Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G Review

November 21, 2025 | Mark Goldstein | Rating star Rating star Rating star Rating star Half rating star

Main Rivals

Listed below are some of the rivals of the Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G.

Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN

The Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN is a very compact, lightweight ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for mirrorless cameras. Available in Sony Alpha and L-mount (Sigma, Panasonic and Leica), it boasts a fast, constant aperture of f/2.8, weather-sealing, 9 blade diaphragm and quick and quiet auto-focusing. Read our in-depth Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 review now, complete with full-size sample photos.

Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM

The Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM is a brand new ultra-wide-angle prime lens for Sony Alpha full-frame and APS-C cameras. Offering a fast maximum aperture of f/1.8 in a very compact and lightweight design, is this lens worth the £1400 / $1600 asking price? Read our in-depth Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM review, complete with with full-size sample photos, to find out...

Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G

The FE 16-25mm F2.8 G from Sony is a full-frame wide-angle zoom lens that is both fast and compact and lightweight. This new optic joins the extensive list of wide-angle zooms for Sony Alpha cameras - so is it both different and crucially good enough to consider? Find out now in our Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G review, complete with full-size sample images.

Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II

The FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II is a premium ultra-wide-angle lens for Sony Alpha shooters that aims to deliver the best image quality and the most features for your money. Read our Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II review complete with full-size sample photos to find out if it can deliver on its considerable promise...

Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G

The Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G is a brand new ultra-wide-angle prime lens for Sony Alpha full-frame and APS-C cameras. Offering a fast maximum aperture of f/1.8 in a compact and lightweight design, is this lens worth the £950 / $900 asking price? Read our in-depth Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G review to find out...