Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G Lens (SEL1655G) Lens

The workhorse lens for APS-C is the Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G. It offers a versatile wide-angle to portrait-length zoom with a bright constant f/2.8 maximum aperture. This fast design suits working in a variety of lighting conditions throughout the zoom range and also affords greater control over depth of field. In order to manage spherical and chromatic aberrations for improved sharpness and clarity, this lens has four aspherical elements and three extra-low dispersion elements. In order to further reduce surface reflections and flare for better contrast when working in bright and backlit environments, a Nano AR Coating has also been applied. This lens also has an XD Linear Motor system. Which is swift and quiet and also provides more responsive control for manual focus operation, benefiting the optics. The lens also has a dust- and moisture-sealed design, along with a fluorine coating, to support shooting in inclement conditions.

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