Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G vs Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G

Key Differences

  • Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G has a better weight (162g (5.7 oz) vs 394g (13.9 oz)).
  • Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G has a better length (45mm vs 84.5mm).
  • Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G has a better price (msrp) ($599 vs $1,099).
  • Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2.8).
  • Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G has a better aperture blades (11 vs 9).
Product
Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G
Sony
$1,099
Optical Design
Focal Length16mm24mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements149
Optical Groups118
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades119
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorXD LinearXD Linear
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance25 cm24 cm
Max Magnification0.19x0.23x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingYesYes
Declickable ApertureYesYes
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,099$599
Filter Size72mm49mm
Diameter78.5mm68mm
Length84.5mm45mm
Weight394g (13.9 oz)162g (5.7 oz)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo