Sony
E-Mount 16mm f/2.8
 vs
Sony
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
Help
 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
Help
 At its widest, the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8 captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8 Learn more about
the Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

Reasons to consider the Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Image stabilization Sony SteadyShot vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
More magnification 1:3.3 (0.3x) vs 1:13.7 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 4x larger in your photo
More zoom 3.1x vs 1x
Help
 More than 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better telephoto 55 mm vs 16 mm
Help
 Around 3.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Learn more about
the Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
E-Mount 16mm f/2.8:16 mm
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6:55 mm

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT

Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT

Wide angle lens

$748
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Compare the 16-50mm f/2.8 DT vs the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8
Compare the 16-50mm f/2.8 DT vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Wide angle lens

$199
Compare the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e vs the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8
Compare the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Lens

$199
Compare the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e vs the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8
Compare the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Pentax-k

Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Pentax-k

Fisheye lens

$649
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Pentax-k vs the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8
Compare the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Pentax-k vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Sony 50mm f/1.8 DT

Sony 50mm f/1.8 DT

Low light lens

$143
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the 50mm f/1.8 DT vs the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8
Compare the 50mm f/1.8 DT vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 20mm f/2.8

Sony 20mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$348
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 20mm f/2.8 vs the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8
Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro

Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro

Macro lens

$748
Magnification Much more magnification
Max focal length Better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Weight Heavier
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 Macro vs the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$894
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha vs the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Sony-alpha

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Sony-alpha

Macro lens

$479
Magnification Much more magnification
Max focal length Better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Sony-alpha vs the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha

Wide angle lens

$479
Zoom range More zoom
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha vs the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Low light lens

$1,098
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Sony 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm

Sony 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm

Wide angle lens

$350
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Sony 16mm f/2.8

Sony 16mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$998
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 16mm f/2.8 vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Sony 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DT

Sony 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DT

Travel lens

$530
Zoom range Much more zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DT vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Sony 50mm f/1.8

Sony 50mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$298
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 50mm f/1.8 vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

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