Sony E16mm f/2.8 Pancake / SEL-16F28

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 289 reviews of Sony E16mm f/2.8 Pancake / SEL-16F28. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the reliability and design are generally positive. The size and price also get good comments.

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On average, users rate this product 83/100 and experts rate this product 65/100.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony E16mm f/2.8 Pancake / SEL-16F28

alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 user reviews of Sony E16mm f/2.8 Pancake / SEL-16F28 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

95% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony E16mm f/2.8 Pancake / SEL-16F28

alaTest has collected and analyzed 81 user reviews of Sony E16mm f/2.8 Pancake / SEL-16F28 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the price.

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96% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Amazon.ca review summary for Sony E16mm f/2.8 Pancake / SEL-16F28

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Sony E16mm f/2.8 Pancake / SEL-16F28 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : LensTip.com (lenstip.com)

E 16 mm f/2.8

resolution by f/2.8 under the decency level,, average or weak resolution on the edge of the frame,, high lateral chromatic aberration in the whole aperture range,, noticeable vignetting in the whole aperture range.

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : digicambuyer.co.uk (digicambuyer.co.uk)

Sony E16mm f2.8 SEL 16F28

The Sony E16mm f/2.8 is a compelling opening manoeuvre but it’s a pity the optical performance isn’t more impressive.

Oct, 2010

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Expert review by : photozone.de (opticallimits.com)

Sony E 16mm f/2.8 (Sony NEX) - Review / Lens Test Report

The Sony E 16mm f/2.8 is a controversial lens. Upon first contact you're probably positively surprised - it's stylish, dwarfish, very well built and the AF performance is also pretty good. It doesn't even cost a fortune. Unfortunately that's where most...

Sep, 2010

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Sony SEL16F28 16mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Lens

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Oct, 2011

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Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake

Small, innovative designs that are still comfortable to hold ; High resolution sensor with excellent High ISO performance (in PASM modes) ; Good JPEG output quality ; Great build quality (particularly NEX-5) ; Metal barrelled lenses feel impressive...

High ISO capability (a major advantage of its large sensor) unavailable in iAuto mode ; Constant overexposure of images wastes highlight capabilities (and no exposure compensation to correct it in iAuto mode) ; Consumes battery quickly if you use the...

The NEX-5 is a dramatic and original approach to camera design, offering some of the best image quality its class in a tiny, sleek body. It's not perfect as a camera to just point-and-shoot but in the hands of someone willing to take a little control...

Jun, 2010

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Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)

Sony 16mm f2.8 Fisheye Lens - SAL-16F28

Crisp images in the unique perspective that only a fisheye lens can provide. A superb fisheye lens with a look all its own -- a fascinating perspective on landscapes, cities, crowds and special events. With a 180° angle of view and extraordinary...

With exaggerated perspective and intriguing visual distortion, this fisheye lens brings images closer to the focal plane for a view beyond the ability of human eye

Jun, 2006

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