Conclusion

The Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G is an outstanding ultra-wide-angle prime lens with a fast maximum aperture at a very attractive price-point.

This is a very compact, lightweight optic that delivers excellent sharpness in the centre of the frame throughout its aperture range, even performing well wide-open at f/1.8, with performance at the edges not too far behind.

The near-circular 1-blade aperture in conjunction with the 15cm minimum focusing distance makes it possible to create some appealing bokeh effects, despite the ultra-wide-angle nature of the lens.

Coupled with a high-resolution camera like the Alpha A7CR that we tested it with, it's capable of producing incredibly detailed, very sharp images when stopped down.

The Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G delivered fast, near-silent and reliable auto-focusing on the A7CR camera, with the Click switch for the aperture ring making it well-suited to both stills and movies.

It offers an acceptable level of build quality, plus it's usefully weather-tight too.

In summary, the Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G is a fantastic ultra-wide-angle prime lens for vloggers and landscape photographers that is another great addition to the extensive Alpha range.

Ratings (out of 5)
Design	5
Features	4.5
Ease-of-use	4.5
Image quality	4.5
Value for money	5