16 mm F2.8 Fisheye
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- 180° angle of view in 35 mm Full Frame format
- 110° angle of view in APS-C format
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What is the Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye (SAL-16F28)?
It's a full-frame A-mount fisheye prime lens that creates powerful visual effects with exaggerated perspective and extreme depth of field. It delivers a 180° diagonal angle of view in 35mm full-frame format and 110° in APS-C format.
What angle of view does the 16mm F2.8 Fisheye provide?
It offers a 180° diagonal angle of view in 35mm full-frame format and a 110° angle of view when used on APS-C format A-mount cameras.
What is the maximum aperture of the SAL-16F28?
The lens has a fast maximum aperture of f/2.8, which is useful for low-light shooting and shallow depth-of-field effects.
Does the 16mm F2.8 Fisheye have built-in filters?
Yes, it features four selectable internal filters, including a normal (clear) setting, an O56 monochrome orange filter, a B12 red-reduction filter, and an A12 blue-reduction filter. There is no front filter thread due to the strongly curved front element.
What is the minimum focusing distance of the SAL-16F28?
The lens focuses from as close as 7.87 inches (about 0.2 m / 20 cm) to infinity, with a maximum magnification of 0.15×.
Does the 16mm F2.8 Fisheye have optical image stabilization?
No, the lens itself has no optical image stabilization. When paired with A-mount cameras that have in-body SteadyShot, users can achieve blur-reduced handheld results.
What cameras is the SAL-16F28 compatible with?
It is a Sony A-mount lens with full-frame coverage that works on both full-frame and APS-C A-mount bodies, with a corresponding change in angle of view. You can check camera-to-lens compatibility at Sony's compatibility tool linked on the product page.
What is the aperture diaphragm design of the 16mm F2.8 Fisheye?
The lens uses a 7-blade aperture that forms a near-circular opening at wider settings, helping deliver pleasing, rounded bokeh in defocused areas despite the ultra-wide fisheye angle.
What is the 16mm F2.8 Fisheye best used for?
It's designed to capture dynamic, dramatic images with curvilinear distortion and exaggerated perspective, making it well suited for landscapes, interiors, events, and abstract or architectural photography where you want everything in focus.
How much does the Sony 16mm F2.8 Fisheye (SAL-16F28) cost?
MSRP is listed as $999.99. Given that, these models can go on sale from time to time, and there are several other opportunities to save on price like through their group discounts for education, healthcare and military/veterans (ID.me & Unidays) along with their free loyalty program that gives up to 5% back in points.
*FAQ generated on 07/24/2026. Financing, pricing and promotions may no longer apply.
