Yongnuo YN 16mm f/1.8 DA DSM Lens for Sony E

Main Features

• Wide-angle f/1.8 lens optimized for low-light performance
• Compatible with Sony E-mount APS-C cameras
• 16mm focal length providing a wide field of view ideal for landscapes, architecture, and portraits
• Fast, quiet, and precise autofocus via DSM stepper motor
• Additional customizable function button for quick access to camera functions
• 7-blade rounded aperture for smooth bokeh and 14-point star effects on light sources
• Metal bayonet mount with gold-plated contacts for reliable camera communication
• Includes tulip-shaped sunshade to reduce flare and improve image quality
• USB-C interface for firmware updates ensuring optimal performance and compatibility

Wide Field of View and Compact Design

The 16mm focal length offers a broad angle of view (72.35° horizontal, 57.62° vertical, 82.62° diagonal), perfect for capturing expansive scenes, architectural details, and creative perspectives in tight spaces. Compact dimensions (6.4 x 6.9 cm) and lightweight construction (273 g) make it an excellent travel companion and suitable for handheld or gimbal use.

Optical Construction and Image Quality

The lens features 10 optical elements arranged in 8 groups, including low dispersion and aspherical elements to minimize aberrations and light dispersion. Nano multilayer coatings reduce flare and ghosting, delivering sharp, high-contrast images with accurate color reproduction from center to edges.

Performance and Usability

The silent DSM stepper motor enables fast and precise autofocus, supporting face recognition and subject tracking on compatible Sony E cameras, beneficial for both photography and video. The additional function button can be assigned to preferred camera controls, enhancing workflow efficiency.

Specifications

• Model: Yongnuo YN 16mm f/1.8 DA DSM
• Mount: Sony E
• Image Coverage: APS-C sensor
• Focal Length: 16 mm (approx. 24 mm full-frame equivalent)
• Angle of View: 72.35° horizontal, 57.62° vertical, 82.62° diagonal
• Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/16
• Number of Aperture Blades: 7 (rounded)
• Optical Design: 10 elements in 8 groups
• Minimum Focusing Distance: 17 cm
• Maximum Magnification: 0.15x
• Filter Diameter: 58 mm
• Dimensions: 6.4 x 6.9 cm
• Weight: 273 g

Included in the Package

• Yongnuo YN 16mm f/1.8 DA DSM lens for Sony E
• Tulip-shaped sunshade
• Front lens decal
• Rear lens decal