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Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G vs Sony FE 8–14mm F3.5 Fisheye G

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Overview
ReleasedMay 2024September 2026
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length16–25 mm8–14 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/3.5
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Optical construction16 elements in 13 groups16 elements in 13 groups
Special elementsThree ED glass elements and four aspherical elements, including one ED aspherical elementED glass and aspherical elements
CoatingsFluorine coating on the front elementFluorine front-element coating
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesSeven rounded blades
Angle of view107–82° full frame; 83–59° APS-C180° full frame; 180°–116° APS-C
Projection–Circular fisheye at 8 mm; frame-filling diagonal fisheye at 14 mm. Neither is rectilinear.
Mount and compatibility
MountsSony ESony E
Image circleFull frameFull frame
Image circle detailFull-frame coverage; 24–37.5 mm equivalent field of view on APS-CFull-frame coverage; Sony lists 12–21 mm APS-C focal-length equivalents, which do not describe rectilinear fields of view
Teleconverter supportNot compatible with SEL14TC or SEL20TCNot compatible with SEL14TC or SEL20TC
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.17 m (manual focus)0.15 m
Maximum magnification0.23× (manual focus)0.22×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailTwo linear motors; supports Alpha 9 III AF/AE tracking up to 120 fps under Sony test conditions; actual speed depends on shooting conditions and focus modeTwo linear motors; Linear Response MF; up to120fps AF/AE tracking with Alpha9III under Sony test conditions, not a universal camera limit
Focus distance detailAutofocus minimum 0.18 m at 16 mm and 0.24 m at 25 mm; manual focus minimum 0.17 m at 16 mm and 0.22 m at 25 mm; Linear Response MF–
Magnification detailMaximum magnification 0.20× with autofocus or 0.23× with manual focusMaximum 0.22× magnification at the telephoto end
Stabilisation detailNo lens stabilisation; compatible bodies provide stabilisationNo lens stabilisation; compatible bodies provide stabilisation
Video featuresReduced focus breathing and breathing compensation on compatible bodies; compensation may alter angle of view and image quality. Supports compatible-body Active Mode stabilisation, with a narrower angle of view; 4K120p/FHD240p tracking depends on the cameraMaker specifies suppressed breathing and quiet operation; spatial content can use two lenses with separate VENICE Extension System Mini units
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter67 mm–
Maximum diameter74.8 mm63.1 mm
Length91.4 mm82.8 mm
Weight409 g314 g
ControlsAperture ring with click on/off, AF/MF switch and one customisable focus-hold buttonAF/MF/focus-hold mode switch, zoom lock and aperture ring with switchable click stops
Zoom designShort extending zoom barrel; Sony qualifies its small extension and centre-of-gravity shift for gimbal useInternal zoom minimises shifts in centre of gravity
Filter detail–No threaded front filter attachment; supplied filter template
Weather resistanceDust- and moisture-resistant design; not guaranteed completely dust- or moisture-proofDust- and moisture-resistant design; not guaranteed completely dust- or moisture-proof
Weight detailApproximately 409 g lens; separate hood and caps excludedApproximately 314 g lens; separately supplied hood and caps excluded
Lens hoodALC-SH178 petal bayonet hoodALC-SH186 petal-shaped bayonet hood; remove for circular fisheye shooting
In the boxALC-SH178 hood, ALC-F67S front cap and ALC-R1EM rear cap; no caseALC-SH186 hood, front cap, ALC-R1EM rear cap and filter template
Release detailSony North America specified purchase availability on 10 May 2024, distinct from 17 April pre-sale; Sony Japan specified 17 May. UK press confirms approximate £1250 but supplies no sale date. Photography Blog gives April and misidentifies the product code in two paragraphs; exact maker sale evidence and SEL1625G specifications take prioritySony UK announced on 8 September 2026 with availability from the end of September 2026; exact first-sale day is not published. Sony Japan gives 9 October 2026 for that market. Amateur Photographer’s at-a-glance text says 8–16 mm; Sony’s 8–14 mm range is used.

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