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Sony SEL1655G Alpha 16-55mm F2.8 G Standard Zoom APS-C Lens

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  • Standard zooms with outstanding corner-to-corner G lens resolution
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A compact, large-aperture APS-C standard zoom for users who want a small, lightweight system that provides advanced control as well as outstanding image quality. This 16-55mm (24-82. 5 mm full-frame equiv. ) standard zoom lens weighs in at only 494g. The advanced G lens design suppress aberration, reflections, flare, and ghosting, while the 9-blade circular aperture contributes to gorgeous bokeh. The SEL1655G incorporates the same XD (Extreme Dynamic) Linear Motor technology found in the Full-frame G Master series to obtain fast, precise, quiet autofocus and tracking.

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Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G lens

A compact, large-aperture APS-C standard zoom for users who want a small, lightweight system that provides advanced control as well as outstanding image quality. This 16-55mm (24-82.5 mm full-frame equiv.) standard zoom lens weighs in at only 494g. The advanced G lens design suppress abortion, reflections, flare and ghosting, while the 9-blade circular aperture contributes to gorgeous bokeh. It incorporates the same XD (Extreme Dynamic) Linear Motor technology found in the Full-frame G Master series to obtain fast, precise, quiet autofocus and tracking

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optical

Premium G Lens optical design

This 16-55mm (24-82.5 mm full-frame equiv.) standard zoom lens weighs in at only 494g. The advanced G lens design includes two Advanced Aspherical and two Aspherical elements to suppress abortion and three ED (Extra-low dispersion) glass elements and Nano AR coating to suppress reflections, flare and ghosting. The 9-blade circular aperture contributes to gorgeous bokeh while the XD (Extreme Dynamic) Linear Motor offers fast, precise, quiet AF and tracking

F2.8

F2.8 max aperture

The F2.8 max aperture maintains exposure and depth of field, allowing you to isolate your subject from the foreground and background with amazing light gathering capabilities when shooting wide open. When changing your aperture to defocus the background, the areas out of the focal plane appear blurred. This ‘bokeh’ effect of the blurred background is enhanced with circular aperture blades used in this lens.

bokeh

9-blade circular aperture contributes to gorgeous bokeh

The 9-blade circular aperture maximizes the beauty of this large-aperture prime-lens, contributing to impressive images in which the subject stands out against a smoothly defocused foreground and background, as well as perfectly round points of defocused light. Conventional aperture blades have flat sides that create unappealing, polygonal-shaped defocused points of light. Alpha lenses overcome this problem through a unique design that keeps the aperture almost perfectly circular from its wide-open setting to when it is closed by 2 stops. Smoother, more natural defocusing can be obtained as a result.

Features

AFMF

Instant auto/manual focus selection

Instantly and quickly switch between auto and manual focus via an AF/MF switch on the side of the lens. This makes operation faster and easier as you let the camera and lens focus for you, or decide to take control and manually focus on the precise point you chose.

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Linear Response MF

Linear Response MF realizes precise manual focus control, closely equivalent to mechanical manual focus, which enables linear focus transition to ring rotation angle for repeatable and accurate manual focus that is especially desirable for MF control during video capture.

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Focus hold button, programmable for multiple functions

The focus hold button not only performs its primary function to lock focus when recomposing, but can be customized to a number of other functions depending on your needs. In addition to Focus Hold, these custom functions include: Eye AF, AF On, Aperture Preview, Shot Result Preview or Bright Monitoring.

Compatible Models

ILCE-6600/ILCE-6100/ILCE-7RM4/ILCE-6400/ILCE-6400L/ILCE-6400M/ILCE-7M3/ILCE-7M3K/ILCE-7RM3/ILCE-9/ILCE-6500/ILCE-6500M/ILCE-6300/ILCE-6300L/ILCE-6300M/ILCE-7SM2/ILCE-7RM2/ILCE-5100/ILCE-5100L/ILCE-5100Y/ILCE-7M2/ILCE-7M2K/ILCE-7S/ILCE-6000/ILCE-6000L/ILCE-6000Y/ILCE-3500J/ILCE-5000L/ILCE-5000Y/ILCE-3000K/ILCE-7/ILCE-7K/ILCE-7R/NEX-5T/NEX-5TL/NEX-3NL/NEX-5R/NEX-6/NEX-F3K/NEX-5N/NEX-5NK/NEX-7/NEX-7K/NEX-C3K/NEX-3A/NEX-5A

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    Customers appreciate the camera lens' excellent image quality, sharpness, and close focusing distance. They find it a great everyday lens with smooth autofocus and manual focus ring. However, some customers have mixed views on its value for money and weight.

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    11 customers mention "Image quality"11 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the camera lens' image quality. They appreciate its smooth bokeh, excellent detail, and high resolution. The lens is sharp from edge to edge, with great contrast and little vignetting. It's designed for portraits and vlogging, but it's less portable than other Sony lenses.

    "...that the Sonly lens is bigger and less portable but the Sony lens quality is much better ... I took some pictures as a comparison and the Sony is..." Read more

    "It is an expensive lens but the quality comes through! Excellent bokeh! Smooth operation! It is a well know and loved Sony lens!" Read more

    "...The 16-55 is much better it matches the image quality and sharpness I am use to and can replace using my Nikon Z lens the 24-70 or 24-120 F4 lens we..." Read more

    "...The focusing is so fast you don't notice it. The images are sharp even at f/2.8, although it's not quite as sharp as my Sigma prime lenses, nor is..." Read more

    9 customers mention "Lens quality"9 positive0 negative

    Customers like the lens quality. They say it's a great everyday lens, suitable for most scenarios, and functional. The system is good overall.

    "...This is a great lens for my A6700... I'm coming from a Canon 5D Mark IV and I'm absolutely surprised by the quality of the Sony APSC system which is..." Read more

    "...The lens performs amazingly in every scenario I put it in. It has made the experience with my camera leaps and bounds better...." Read more

    "...double up the bulk of my a6000, but other than that, a super adequate daily lens!" Read more

    "I use this on my ILCE-6600. Great combo! Light-weight and functional. Edge-to-edge sharpness, great contrast, little vignetting, smooth bokeh...." Read more

    8 customers mention "Focus range"8 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the lens' close focusing distance of 1 foot at 55mm. They find the autofocus fast and the manual focus ring smooth. The lens produces good images across all zoom lengths and aperture stops, with excellent contrast and little vignetting.

    "...Excellent bokeh! Smooth operation! It is a well know and loved Sony lens!" Read more

    "...The autofocus performed amazingly. It is way faster than any of the lenses that I own. The lens performs amazingly in every scenario I put it in...." Read more

    "...The Sony 16-55G is really solid and easy to use. The focusing is so fast you don't notice it...." Read more

    "...I love the manual ability to switch from AF to MF, and the manual focus ring is very smooth...." Read more

    5 customers mention "Sharpness"5 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the sharpness of the camera lens. They say the images are clear and sharp at all zoom levels.

    "...prime lens, and I have come to the conclusion that they are similar enough in sharpness that I cannot really tell the difference...." Read more

    "...The 16-55 is much better it matches the image quality and sharpness I am use to and can replace using my Nikon Z lens the 24-70 or 24-120 F4 lens we..." Read more

    "...The bokeh on here is great as is the sharpness of images at all ranges of zoom...." Read more

    "...Great combo! Light-weight and functional. Edge-to-edge sharpness, great contrast, little vignetting, smooth bokeh...." Read more

    4 customers mention "Quality"4 positive0 negative

    Customers like the quality of the camera lenses. They say the Sony 16-55G is solid and easy to use.

    "It is an expensive lens but the quality comes through! Excellent bokeh! Smooth operation! It is a well know and loved Sony lens!" Read more

    "...The Sony 16-55G is really solid and easy to use. The focusing is so fast you don't notice it...." Read more

    "...Personally, I don't regret this investment because of the quality of the product and the fact I need to take only one lens with me>" Read more

    "Such great quality!..." Read more

    11 customers mention "Value for money"6 positive5 negative

    Customers have different views on the lens' value for money. Some find it worth its high price, while others say it's expensive but well worth it.

    "This lens is gold, expensive, but well worth it!" Read more

    "Solid product that fills a gap, at a steep price..." Read more

    "It is an expensive lens but the quality comes through! Excellent bokeh! Smooth operation! It is a well know and loved Sony lens!" Read more

    "Is it worth the expense?..." Read more

    6 customers mention "Weight"3 positive3 negative

    Customers have different views on the lens' weight. Some find it relatively light for the amount of glass, while others say it makes their camera front heavy and doubles the bulk of their a6000.

    "...surprised by the quality of the Sony APSC system which is much lighter and portable.. of course there is a price to pay especially in low light..." Read more

    "...The lens is not small, and definitely double up the bulk of my a6000, but other than that, a super adequate daily lens!" Read more

    "...The Sony 16-55G lens is relatively light given all the glass, but it still makes my a6300 camera front heavy...." Read more

    "Its just heavy though but the lens is superb and sharp clear. Nice one." Read more

    A lens that is worth it’s high price tag.
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    A lens that is worth it’s high price tag.
    I picked up this lens because I wanted a fast, general purpose zoom that was sharp for my APS-C Sony camera. I had owned the 16-50 3.5-5.6 kit lens since purchasing the a6300 2 years ago and wasn’t happy with its performance in photography. This lens performs far greater than the kit lens that I replaced it with. I have even tested this G lens at 30mm vs the Sigma 30mm 1.4 prime lens, and I have come to the conclusion that they are similar enough in sharpness that I cannot really tell the difference. I have used the lens for recording basketball and wrestling at my local high school as well as taking pictures of the players in action (see attached photos). The autofocus performed amazingly. It is way faster than any of the lenses that I own. The lens performs amazingly in every scenario I put it in. It has made the experience with my camera leaps and bounds better. It has a high price tag, but that is simply what you have to dish out to get the experience it gives. If one can budget for this lens, and is happy with what an APS-C sensor gives them, I say with great confidence, get it!
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    • Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2024
      Despite all the good things about the Sigma 18-50 I tested both and it is true that the Sonly lens is bigger and less portable but the Sony lens quality is much better ... I took some pictures as a comparison and the Sony is much better in terms of detail and color rendition... cost much more but it is BETTER.
      This is a great lens for my A6700... I'm coming from a Canon 5D Mark IV and I'm absolutely surprised by the quality of the Sony APSC system which is much lighter and portable.. of course there is a price to pay especially in low light conditions but overall the system is great.
    • Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2024
      It is an expensive lens but the quality comes through! Excellent bokeh! Smooth operation! It is a well know and loved Sony lens!
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    • Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2019
      I picked up this lens because I wanted a fast, general purpose zoom that was sharp for my APS-C Sony camera. I had owned the 16-50 3.5-5.6 kit lens since purchasing the a6300 2 years ago and wasn’t happy with its performance in photography. This lens performs far greater than the kit lens that I replaced it with. I have even tested this G lens at 30mm vs the Sigma 30mm 1.4 prime lens, and I have come to the conclusion that they are similar enough in sharpness that I cannot really tell the difference. I have used the lens for recording basketball and wrestling at my local high school as well as taking pictures of the players in action (see attached photos). The autofocus performed amazingly. It is way faster than any of the lenses that I own. The lens performs amazingly in every scenario I put it in. It has made the experience with my camera leaps and bounds better. It has a high price tag, but that is simply what you have to dish out to get the experience it gives. If one can budget for this lens, and is happy with what an APS-C sensor gives them, I say with great confidence, get it!
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      5.0 out of 5 stars A lens that is worth it’s high price tag.
      Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2019
      I picked up this lens because I wanted a fast, general purpose zoom that was sharp for my APS-C Sony camera. I had owned the 16-50 3.5-5.6 kit lens since purchasing the a6300 2 years ago and wasn’t happy with its performance in photography. This lens performs far greater than the kit lens that I replaced it with. I have even tested this G lens at 30mm vs the Sigma 30mm 1.4 prime lens, and I have come to the conclusion that they are similar enough in sharpness that I cannot really tell the difference. I have used the lens for recording basketball and wrestling at my local high school as well as taking pictures of the players in action (see attached photos). The autofocus performed amazingly. It is way faster than any of the lenses that I own. The lens performs amazingly in every scenario I put it in. It has made the experience with my camera leaps and bounds better. It has a high price tag, but that is simply what you have to dish out to get the experience it gives. If one can budget for this lens, and is happy with what an APS-C sensor gives them, I say with great confidence, get it!
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    • Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2023
      As a working photographer and just moving to using the Sony a6700 from my FF Nikon cameras for our portrait jobs I first ordered the Sigma 18-50 2.8. The Sigma is just ok it can be used and I have used it on some jobs but it is no match for all my Nikon z mount lens at all.
      So I ordered the Sony 16-55 and have used it now on a few jobs. The 16-55 is much better it matches the image quality and sharpness I am use to and can replace using my Nikon Z lens the 24-70 or 24-120 F4 lens we use.
      The 16-55 at 2.8 gives for the most part the same DOF as a Full frame F4 lens but you still get the advantages of it being 2.8 for shooting in Lower light and that is making a big difference we see all ready keeping the ISO lower as it gets darker out shooting into sunset.
      I will be keeping the Sigma 18-50 to use as a video use lens its so small and lite for gimbal use. I will be ordering the Tamron 17-70 as well soon as we need a two camera video setup with 2.8 lens so I will test it VS the Sony 16-55 as well. The Sigma louses sharpness on large group photos of people we do all the time like 12 to 30 people the faces dont have as much detail and sharpness but the Sony 16-55 is great for this.
      The only downside of the Sony 16-55 is the weight I love how lite the Sigma is on the a6700 but the Sony is almost the same weight as using my Nikon Z6 with 24-70 F4 lens only 6 oz different. But it dose give some extra reach over the 24-70..
      But the a6700 focus system is so much better then my Nikons it amazing - shooting is so easy and the face and eye tracking is fantastic I am using it all the time now. With my Nikons it is very bad I would never rely on it so I quit using it and shot all single point and single shot.
      I also like the button on the lens of the Sony. I have it set to image preview so I can press it and see the last shot image fast. Much faster than bending my thumb down to press the button.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2019
      I've been using a Sony a6300 for several years with prime lenses (16mm and 30mm) from Sigma as well as the Sony SELP16-50 kit lens. From the beginning, I've been on the lookout for a quality zoom that's sharper and brighter and more durable than the kit lens. In the meantime, I've been relying on the primes for both street and portrait photography. The new Sony 16-55G with its constant f/2.8 is on paper exactly what I needed, although it comes at a stomach churning price. I've been using it daily now for about three weeks and am overall quite satisfied. The Sony 16-55G is really solid and easy to use. The focusing is so fast you don't notice it. The images are sharp even at f/2.8, although it's not quite as sharp as my Sigma prime lenses, nor is the bokeh at f/2.8 as nice as what the Sigmas can do at f/1.4. The Sony 16-55G lens is relatively light given all the glass, but it still makes my a6300 camera front heavy. It feels really rugged compared to the little kit lens, which is easily damaged. (I've broken the zoom mechanism on two kit lenses in the past couple years from banging them against something.) Of course, you can buy almost 10 kit lenses for the price of this new Sony 16-55G. And the steep price of the Sony 16-55G might leave you second guessing. Do you really want to invest well over $1,000 in a lens for an APSC camera? I feel like I had no choice but to bite the bullet, but I'm still grappling with that question.
      26 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2021
      I wish I had bought this sooner and before a couple of other lenses that I bought as this lens now stays on my camera 95% of the time. This is really all I need outside of long range shots where a telephoto lens is needed. The bokeh on here is great as is the sharpness of images at all ranges of zoom. I love the manual ability to switch from AF to MF, and the manual focus ring is very smooth.

      The lens is not small, and definitely double up the bulk of my a6000, but other than that, a super adequate daily lens!
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    • Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2021
      I use this on my ILCE-6600. Great combo! Light-weight and functional. Edge-to-edge sharpness, great contrast, little vignetting, smooth bokeh. AF/MF focus switch on the lens, and a programmable button. A little pricey, but its the best you can get.
    • Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024
      Its just heavy though but the lens is superb and sharp clear. Nice one.

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    • ihsan demir
      5.0 out of 5 stars Good pics
      Reviewed in Canada on October 23, 2024
      You can capture nice photos like a pro. Other than the price it is a good product
    • BC
      5.0 out of 5 stars Designed and built for Sony APS-C. Excellent quality and build.
      Reviewed in Canada on January 1, 2021
      Have not used it extensively yet, but at a few family gatherings the constant f2.8 worked well for me throughout the lens range as most of our homes do not have a lot of effective natural light and some of my grandchildren hate the camera flash. When I did use the flash a few times it had to be aimed at ceiling, as length of lens with flash pointing forward seemed to create shadows in pics (possibly from lens hood).
      Currently using with a6000. Great investment.
    • IonutM
      5.0 out of 5 stars expensive, but delivers what advertised
      Reviewed in Canada on September 16, 2021
      This is one of the very few sharp zoom lenses I ever tested. It is comparable to Sigma.
      I use this with Sony A6600.
      Both the camera and the lens are expensive, but it is probably the best combination if you can only have one lens with you.
      With IBIS I get sharp photos at 1/30.
    • Allergic2Snow
      5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quality
      Reviewed in Canada on September 18, 2020
      Super sharp lens. Good focal length for always on my camera.
      Expensive for sure, but a great lens.