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Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G
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  • Full frame lens
  • Ultra-wide

Typically £802–£849 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days

Best priceNew · in stock

£849

at Cambrian Photography

Compare with FE 14mm F1.8 GM
  • Focal length: 16mm, Full frame lens
  • Max aperture: f/1.8
  • Optical stabilisation: None
  • Autofocus motor: XD Linear
  • Weight: 304 g
  • Weather sealing: Sealed
  • Max magnification: 0.30×, Focuses to 0.13 m

FE 16mm F1.8 G overview

The Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G is a 16mm f/1.8 prime for full-frame cameras on Sony E-mount, announced by Sony in February 2025. 39 cameras we track take it without an adapter.

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

New, it sells for £849 in the United Kingdom (Cambrian Photography). Over the last 90 days it has usually cost £802 to £849 new.

Worth comparing it with the Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM, Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN | Art and Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary.

Where to buy the FE 16mm F1.8 G in United Kingdom

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Things to know

  • 16mm prime, f/1.8.
  • Full frame lens; it also fits the mount's APS-C bodies.
  • Autofocus (XD Linear motor); no optical stabilisation.
  • 304 g; 73.8 × 75 mm; 67mm filters.
  • Focuses down to 0.13 m, up to 0.30× magnification.
  • Weather sealed.
  • No used body-only listings at the stores we track in United Kingdom today: check eBay and the Used filter.

Good for

  • Landscapes and interiors (16mm-equivalent wide end)
  • Low light (f/1.8)

From the FE 16mm F1.8 G's published specs, not from a review.

Price history

Price around the world

Cheapest in the US: about 21% 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 FE 16mm F1.8 G in each market, with an approximate conversion into GBP
MarketLowest newLowest used/refurb
United StatesCheapest$894.99≈ £669$749.95≈ £560
United Kingdom(you)£849—
Europe——
AustraliaA$1,456≈ £747—
SingaporeS$1,149≈ £670—

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

We've seen used FE 16mm F1.8 G prices on 5 days so far. A "should be worth" value appears after a week of used prices.

FE 16mm F1.8 G: typical used and lowest new price by dayFrom 31 Oct to 6 Nov, prices between £684.35 and £849. Latest typical used £692.23. Latest lowest new £849.31 Oct6 Nov£849£684.35
Typical used Lowest new
MonthCheapestTypicalHighestDays seen
Nov 2026£618.70£692.23£692.234
Oct 2026£618.70£684.35£684.351

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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FE 16mm F1.8 G specifications

Optics

Focal length
16mm
35mm equivalent
16mm (full frame)
Maximum aperture
f/1.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Made for
Full frame
Elements / groups
15 / 12
Aperture blades
11
Closest focus
0.13 m
Max magnification
0.30×

Focus & handling

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

Size & weight

Weight
304 g
Diameter × length
73.8 × 75 mm
Filter thread
67 mm

Cameras it fits

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FX5

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  • IBIS
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Sony α7R VI

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α7R VI

Full frame · 66.8 MP · 2026

  • IBIS
  • 8K video
New from £3,477at 1 store
Sony α7 V

Sony

α7 V

Full frame · 33 MP · 2025

  • IBIS
  • 4K 120p
New from £1,960.65Used from £1,899at 1 store
Sony FX2

Sony

FX2

Full frame · 33 MP · 2025

  • IBIS
  • 4K 60p
New from £1,934Used from £2,010at 1 store
Sony α1 II

Sony

α1 II

Full frame · 50.1 MP · 2024

  • IBIS
  • 8K video
New from £5,699at 1 store
Sony ZV-E10 II

Sony

ZV-E10 II

APS-C · 26 MP · 2024

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