Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G Lens Review

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[queenofstrongstyle]

If you take money out as a factor and needed to pick between this and Sigma 18-50mm which would you choose for videos, vlogs and content creation? I have the Sigma 16mm prime and plan on buying the 56mm prime for photos I would like to get an all-purpose zoom in between. Do you think the 18mm on the Sigma is a bit tight for vlogs or do you think the minimal focusing distance on the Sony is more limiting? Another awesome video!

[francafeencasa]

thank you so much for this video, has been so helpful!

[damongupta]

Great review! While this is pricey, I think it might be the one for me. My main concern is the lack of OSS. I won't shoot at a low shutter speed often, so I 'm really only concerned about it with videos. Is there an equivalent range lens with at least the same quality of sharpness at a wide open aperture (F2.8 or wider) that does have OSS?

[KennyFocused]

Awesome job man. Thanks for the review!

[DJNibz]

Great review, looking for a versatile lens like this for travel! Do you think this lens is worth it when paired with a Sony a6100 (no IBIS) for solely photography?

[colestudios]

Great video, does it have a nice smooth hand zoom for video?

[stevenguzy]

Jay, big decision for me. Thinking of downsizing my A7RII with 24-105mm f4 G to an a6500 with the 16-55mm f2.8. What are your thoughts on what I will gain/lose on such a switch as far as image quality between the two? Getting up there in age and I'm reaching the point of wanting to lighten up the kit bag, but, I don't want to lose image quality. From your review it looks pretty good but would really appreciate your input on this. Thanks, as always!

[weareallamericans]

For what you shot with the Sony a6400 the 18105G lens would have been a much better tool.

[schnubbel]

Looking for a decent gimbal for A6400 + 16-55 combo. The one you show in this video looks interesting, wich one is it? And does it a good job? Is there a review for it?

[kalkydra]

is there any friction sound when opening the zoom out and in or is it completely silent?

[redskinfaithful]

I’m on the fence, I need portrait lenses. I currently have the Sony 85 1.8 and the Zeiss 16-70 4.0 on my a6500. I was thinking of getting the Sigma trio or should I sell my Zeiss 16-70 4.0 and get this Sony 2.8 lens???

[flymanhawaii]

Nice video, but wish could add more slow motion shot. Fast action is better view in slower motion. The transition of each clip seems too sudden. Well, I prefer the smooth feeling.

[Savagerell]

I recently got this lens and when I take pictures with the flash on its like black distortion at the bottom of the picture how can I solve that problem ?

[JohnScottB]

Thanks for reviewing this with the A6400, pretty much all other reviews have it on the stabilized 6600. I am selling off all my Canon gear in hopes of getting smaller and lighter to encourage me to take my camera more and shoot more often. I've settled on buying the A6400 for the bang for the buck. Getting a "do it all" zoom lens like this one totally fits the bill for me to take my camera out more often in that I can just grab a single lens when I go out. I don't do video and only shoot photos. Looking for something that will work for grabbing family photos when we are together but also something I can travel / hike with and get a little more creative. Do you think in real world use I will have poor results without IBIS or OSS?

Thanks again for the great reviews!

[Islamicyouth]

Can I use this lens for all rounder purpose, shooting indoor videos for youtube, photography etc assuming its wide angle zoom lens .

[joyariffic]

How is it in low light? Is it weather sealed?

[jenesuispasbavard]

Fantastic lens; wish it was cheaper. I can buy literally all three Sigma 16, 30, and 56 mm *f/1.4* lenses for this price...

[noisackda]

Nice photos! Thanks for the review. Seems like an amazing lens, but a little too rich for me :( You definitely need to incorporate some super slow mo in your videos. Especially for marshal arts footage. Would look so awesome and would add another level to your stories.

[actionphotopassion]

Hi there,
Do you have an idea of how this lens compares to the previous A-mount version 16-50/2.8.
This new version has crazy distortion to be honest, but could be interesting to know how they compare side by side considering that none of them have optical image stabilization but one will be 3 times the price of the other... 🙄🤔

[Savagerell]

Would This work for the sony a600 camera ? if so will it be great quality like the camera used in this video?