When comparing Sony E 16mm F/2.8 and Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G, which one is better?
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony E 16mm F/2.8 which weighs 67 g, compared to the loser Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G which weighs 162 g.
Winner: Sony E 16mm F/2.8
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
Both lenses have the same minimum focusing distance and therefore one is not better than the other when it comes to how close the lens can focus.
Winner: Tied
Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).
Full specifications table of Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G and Sony E 16mm F/2.8:
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G | Sony E 16mm F/2.8 | |
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Brand | Sony | Sony |
Weight | 162 g | 67 g |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Focal Length | 24 mm | 16 mm |
Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 24 cm | 24 cm |
Type | Missing | Prime |
Filter Thread | Missing | 49 |
Stabilization | No | No |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | No |