Used Sony E 16mm f/2.8 for Sale — From £59 | UsedLens.co.uk

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Great for: street landscape travel general

Sony's ultra-thin APS-C pancake prime, one of the smallest E-mount lenses ever made.

The Sony E 16mm f/2.8 (SEL16F28) was introduced in 2010 as one of the launch lenses for the Sony NEX mirrorless system, designed as an ultra-compact pancake prime to pair with the flat NEX bodies. At 67g it is among the lightest Sony E-mount lenses and enables the most compact possible APS-C mirrorless combination. The 24mm full-frame equivalent provides a standard wide perspective suited for street photography, travel, and casual documentation. Optional conversion lenses — the VCL-ECF1 fisheye and VCL-ECU1 ultra-wide — attach to the filter thread to extend the field of view.

The optical design uses 5 elements in 5 groups. Seven rounded aperture blades produce smooth bokeh at f/2.8. The 49mm filter thread is a common compact size, compatible with standard travel filter collections — and accepts the optional VCL-ECF1 fisheye and VCL-ECU1 wide conversion lenses via a 49mm thread. At 67g the lens adds negligible weight to any APS-C E-mount body, enabling a pocket-sized camera configuration. Minimum focus distance of 0.24m. There is no optical image stabilisation; in-body IBIS on compatible Sony bodies provides stabilisation. No weather sealing is provided.

The SEL16F28's defining characteristic is its size: at 67g and approximately 22mm length it creates a genuinely pocketable APS-C camera system with flat-bodied E-mount bodies. For street photography and travel where carrying weight and profile are primary considerations, the 24mm perspective and f/2.8 aperture provide workable conditions in a minimal form factor. Optical quality is adequate for general photography; the 5-element design shows the limitations typical of very compact prime designs at wider apertures and close subject distances. The optional conversion lenses extend versatility without requiring a lens change.

On the used market the SEL16F28 is widely available at very low prices. Condition checks: front element for cleaning marks, aperture operation, and 49mm filter thread for any damage. No weather sealing means it is unsuited for rain or dusty conditions. The Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G (2022) provides a wider perspective, faster aperture, and better optical quality at a substantially higher price. The optional VCL-ECF1 fisheye and VCL-ECU1 converters are separate purchases. Compatible with all Sony E-mount APS-C bodies; usable on FE full-frame bodies in APS-C crop mode.

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Used Sony E 16mm f/2.8 price history

Tracking the used Sony E 16mm f/2.8 price? Over the past two weeks, the average has fallen 8.0%, from £87 to around £80. Depending on age and condition, expect to pay between £76 and £106 for a used lens.

Average market price (line) and typical price range (shaded). Source: UsedLens daily price index, 11 Jun – 3 Jul 2026.