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Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
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  • APS-C lens
  • Wide
  • Standard

Typically £999 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days

Best priceNew · in stock

£999

at Harrison Cameras

Used from
£700 at Harrison Cameras30% under new
Used, typically
£700
Compare with 16-50mm F2.8 A
  • Zoom range: 16–55mm, 24–83mm equivalent
  • Max aperture: f/2.8, Constant through the zoom
  • Optical stabilisation: None
  • Autofocus motor: XD Linear
  • Weight: 494 g
  • Weather sealing: Sealed
  • Max magnification: 0.20×, Focuses to 0.33 m

E 16-55mm F2.8 G overview

The Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G is a 16–55mm f/2.8 zoom for APS-C cameras on Sony E-mount, announced by Sony in August 2019. 11 cameras we track take it without an adapter.

Going by its spec sheet, it suits portraits as well as landscapes and interiors.

New, it sells for £999 to £1,199 at the 2 stores we track in the United Kingdom that have it in stock; used and refurbished copies start at £700.

Worth comparing it with the Tamron 16-50mm F2.8 A, Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary and Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD.

Where to buy the E 16-55mm F2.8 G in United Kingdom

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Things to know

  • 16–55mm zoom, f/2.8 constant through the zoom; 24–83mm equivalent.
  • APS-C lens: on a full-frame body of the same mount it crops the frame.
  • Autofocus (XD Linear motor); no optical stabilisation.
  • 494 g; 73 × 100 mm; 67mm filters; extends as it zooms.
  • Focuses down to 0.33 m, up to 0.20× magnification.
  • Weather sealed.
  • Used, it typically sells for about £700 in United Kingdom (asking prices over 21 days); today from £700.

Good for

  • Portraits (70–83mm-equivalent reach at f/2.8)
  • Landscapes and interiors (24mm-equivalent wide end)

From the E 16-55mm F2.8 G's published specs, not from a review.

Price history

Price around the world

Cheapest in Australia: about 18% under the UK price before shipping and import tax.

Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in GBP at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.

Lowest new and used price of the E 16-55mm F2.8 G in each market, with an approximate conversion into GBP
MarketLowest newLowest used/refurb
United States$1,498≈ £1,119$1,199.99≈ £897
United Kingdom(you)£999£700
Europe——
AustraliaCheapestA$1,594.37≈ £818—
Singapore——

Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.

Used: what it should be worth

Should be worth, used

£700

Usually £700 to £739.42 · 21 days, 30 listings

Cheapest used today

£700

About what it usually goes for

E 16-55mm F2.8 G: typical used and lowest new price by dayFrom 17 Oct to 6 Nov, prices between £700 and £999. Latest typical used £700. Latest lowest new £999.17 Oct6 Nov£999£700
Typical used Lowest new
MonthCheapestTypicalHighestDays seen
Nov 2026£700£719.71£739.426
Oct 2026£700£700£70015

From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.

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E 16-55mm F2.8 G specifications

Optics

Focal length
16–55mm
35mm equivalent
24–83mm equivalent
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Made for
APS-C
Elements / groups
17 / 12
Aperture blades
9
Closest focus
0.33 m
Max magnification
0.20×

Focus & handling

Autofocus
Yes (XD Linear)
Optical stabilisation
No
Weather sealed
Yes
Internal zoom
No
Aperture ring
No
Teleconverter compatible
No

Size & weight

Weight
494 g
Diameter × length
73 × 100 mm
Filter thread
67 mm

Cameras it fits

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Sony ZV-E10 II

Sony

ZV-E10 II

APS-C · 26 MP · 2024

  • 4K 60p
  • 11 fps
New from £824Used from £660at 2 stores
Sony α6700

Sony

α6700

APS-C · 26 MP · 2023

  • IBIS
  • 4K 120p
New from £999.99Used from £949.99at 4 stores
Sony FX30

Sony

FX30

APS-C · 26 MP · 2022

  • IBIS
  • 4K 120p
New from £1,488Used from £1,181.95at 1 store
Sony ZV-E10

Sony

ZV-E10

APS-C · 24.2 MP · 2021

  • 4K 30p
  • 11 fps
New from £599Used from £375at 2 stores
Sony α6100

Sony

α6100

APS-C · 24.2 MP · 2019

  • 4K 30p
  • 11 fps
New from £649at 3 stores
Sony α6600

Sony

α6600

APS-C · 24.2 MP · 2019

  • IBIS
  • 4K 30p
New from £979at 1 store

An APS-C lens also mounts on full-frame bodies of the same mount, where it crops the frame; those aren't listed.