Sony SEL1655G Specifications
SEL1655G
E 16-55mm F2.8 G lens
A compact, large-aperture APS-C standard zoom for
users who want a small, lightweight system that provides
advanced control as well as outstanding image quality.
This 16-55mm (24-82.5 mm full-frame equiv.) standard
zoom lens weighs in at only 494g. The advanced G lens
design suppress abortion, reections, are and ghosting,
while the 9-blade circular aperture contributes to
gorgeous bokeh. It incorporates the same XD (Extreme
Dynamic) Linear Motor technology found in the Fullframe G Master series to obtain fast, precise, quiet
autofocus and tracking
Key Features
Premium G Lens optical design
This 16-55mm (24-82.5 mm full-frame equiv.) standard zoom lens weighs in at only 494g. The
advanced G lens design includes two Advanced Aspherical and two Aspherical elements to
suppress abortion and three ED (Extra-low dispersion) glass elements and Nano AR coating to
suppress reections, are and ghosting. The 9-blade circular aperture contributes to gorgeous
bokeh while the XD (Extreme Dynamic) Linear Motor oers fast, precise, quiet AF and tracking
F2.8 max aperture
The F2.8 max aperture maintains exposure and depth of eld, allowing you to isolate your subject
from the foreground and background with amazing light gathering capabilities when shooting
wide open. When changing your aperture to defocus the background, the areas out of the focal
plane appear blurred. This ‘bokeh’ eect of the blurred background is enhanced with circular
aperture blades used in this lens.
9-blade circular aperture contributes to gorgeous bokeh
The 9-blade circular aperture maximizes the beauty of this large-aperture prime-lens, contributing
to impressive images in which the subject stands out against a smoothly defocused foreground
and background, as well as perfectly round points of defocused light. Conventional aperture
blades have at sides that create unappealing, polygonal-shaped defocused points of light.
Alpha lenses overcome this problem through a unique design that keeps the aperture almost
perfectly circular from its wide-open setting to when it is closed by 2 stops. Smoother, more
natural defocusing can be obtained as a result.
Two AA (advanced aspherical) elements and two aspherical elements
Two AA (advanced aspherical) elements and two aspherical elements suppress aberration
for outstanding corner-to-corner G Lens resolution. These four specially shaped “aspherical”
elements restore alignment of light rays at the image plane, maintaining high sharpness and
contrast even at maximum aperture and ultra-wide angles, achieving impressively high resolution
that fully satises expectations for the G Lens brand.
XD Linear Motor for fast, precise, quiet AF
Sony’s advanced XD (extreme Dynamic) linear motor technology - the same type used in G
Master series lenses - focuses on and tracks even fast-moving subjects with outstanding speed
and precision. Operation is also quiet, allowing videographers to take advantage of the constant
F2.8 aperture.
Three ED (Extra-low dispersion) glass elements
Three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements take axial chromatic aberration and chromatic
aberration due to dierences in magnication out of the picture, maximizing resolution and
bokeh while leaving precisely rendered edges with no fringing or unnatural coloration, while
signicantly reducing are and ghosting.
Nano AR coating suppresses reections, are and ghosting
Sony’s original Nano AR Coating technology minimizes are and ghosting, for dynamic range
that achieves lifelike detail and gradation with advanced camera sensors. This precisely dened
regular nano-structure allows accurate light transmission, contributing to high-quality images,
even more so than with lenses that use coatings with an irregular nano-structure. The reection
suppression characteristic of the Nano AR Coating is superior to conventional anti-reective
coatings, providing a notable improvement in clarity, contrast, and overall image quality.
Focus hold button, programmable for multiple functions
The focus hold button not only performs its primary function to lock focus when recomposing,
but can be customized to a number of other functions depending on your needs. In addition to
Focus Hold, these custom functions include: Eye AF, AF On, Aperture Preview, Shot Result Preview
or Bright Monitoring.
Linear Response MF
Linear Response MF realizes precise manual focus control, closely equivalent to mechanical
manual focus, which enables linear focus transition to ring rotation angle for repeatable and
accurate manual focus that is especially desirable for MF control during video capture.
Instant auto/manual focus selection
Instantly and quickly switch between auto and manual focus via an AF/MF switch on the side of
the lens. This makes operation faster and easier as you let the camera and lens focus for you, or
decide to take control and manually focus on the precise point you chose.
Dust and moisture resistant for robust reliability
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The dust and moisture resistance design makes this lens appropriate for heavy-duty outdoor use,
especially when combined with a camera that employs weather resistant measures1.
Flourine coating
The front lens element features a uorine coating that repels water, oil, and other contaminants,
while making it easier to wipe o any contaminants that do become attached to the lens
surface.
Close-up shooting
Get a unique perspective through close-up, shooting. The combination of high close-up
capability with a minimum focusing distance of 13” (0.33m) and a max. magnication of 0.2x to
produces unique expression with dramatic perspectives and beautiful background bokeh.
Specications
Lens Specications
35mm equivalent focal-length (APS-C)
(mm)
Angle of view (APS-C) 83°-29°
Circular aperture Yes
Dimensions dia. x length (in.) 2 7/8 x 4
Dimensions dia. x length (mm) 73x100
Filter diameter (mm) 67
Focal-length (mm) 16-55
Format APS-C
Hood type Petal shape, bayonet type
Image stabilization (SteadyShot) - (body-integrated)
Lens construction (groups-elements) 12-17
Lens mount Sony E-mount
Maximum aperture (F) 2.8
Maximum magnication ratio (x) 0.2
Minimum aperture (F) 22
Minimum focus distance () 1.09
Minimum focus distance (m) 0.33
24-82.5
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