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Sony E Lens
Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G Autofocus APS-C Lens
The Sony E 16–55mm f/2.8 G is a native APS-C E-mount standard zoom for photographers who want a consistently bright aperture across travel, portraits and events. Its flexible range makes it more useful as a single everyday lens than a fixed prime, but it does not provide the reach of a telephoto or the field of view of an ultra-wide zoom.
Recently listed KEH price starts at$947.00
Camera systemSony E
MountSony E
BrandSony
Sensor coverageAPS-C
Maximum aperturef/2.8
Inventory status7 recently listed
Camera compatibility
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This lens has broad coverage across the published camera guides currently mapped through the site’s native compatibility data. Sensor coverage, crop behavior, autofocus, stabilization and firmware support can still vary by exact camera-and-lens combination.
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What the current inventory says.
Current inventory is relatively broad, giving several KEH condition listings to compare with the tracked price history. Compatibility is mapped to multiple published camera guides. These are inventory and compatibility signals, not a hands-on lens rating.
Current price range
Used copies currently start at $947.00 and reach $1,023.00.
Inventory depth
We currently track 7 KEH condition listings.
Recent tracked entry price
Across the latest 8 observations, the lowest available price has ranged from $947.00 to $947.00.
Today's lowest tracked price is within about 1% of the lowest entry price in the recent observations shown here. Used prices can change as individual condition grades sell through.
Use the matched camera guides above and verify compatibility before buying. For condition decisions, see our used-lens buying guide.
Editorial buying guidance
Who this lens is most likely to serve well.
Best for
- Sony APS-C E-mount owners upgrading from variable-aperture kit zooms
- Events, portraits and travel with a constant f/2.8 aperture
- Photographers using compatible in-body stabilization or suitable shutter speeds
Why it stands out
- Constant f/2.8 allows a consistent maximum aperture as framing changes.
- Its 16–55mm range covers wide-to-short-telephoto everyday APS-C compositions.
- The native E-mount design avoids adapted-lens control limitations.
Things to consider
- This APS-C E lens does not give full-frame Sony bodies the same full-frame coverage as an FE lens.
- There is no OSS designation: check whether the specific camera body has in-body stabilization.
- A compact slower zoom may be preferable if weight and budget matter more than f/2.8.
Compatibility notes
Designed for Sony E-mount APS-C bodies. It also physically mounts on Sony full-frame E bodies, but APS-C crop behavior changes the usable image area. Verify stabilization and autofocus compatibility with the camera model.
Choosing a used condition
Test autofocus, aperture control and zoom smoothness; inspect both glass surfaces, mount contacts and filter threads. Check the hood and caps against the seller description. Compare complete, working copies and actual return terms rather than condition label alone.
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| Condition | Included details | Recently listed price | Retailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Like New MinusGrade LN- | With Caps | $986.00 | View at KEH ↗ |
| Like New MinusGrade LN- | With Caps, Hood | $1,008.00 | View at KEH ↗ |
| Like New MinusGrade LN- | With Caps, Case | $1,008.00 | View at KEH ↗ |
| Like New MinusGrade LN- | With Caps, Case, Hood | $1,023.00 | View at KEH ↗ |
| Excellent PlusGrade EX+ | With Caps | $947.00 | View at KEH ↗ |
| Excellent PlusGrade EX+ | With Caps, Hood | $969.00 | View at KEH ↗ |
| Excellent PlusGrade EX+ | With Caps, Case, Hood | $983.00 | View at KEH ↗ |
Tracked used-price history
Oct 20, 2026$947.007 offers
Oct 21, 2026$947.007 offers
Oct 22, 2026$947.007 offers
Oct 23, 2026$947.007 offers
Oct 24, 2026$947.007 offers
Oct 25, 2026$947.007 offers
Oct 26, 2026$947.007 offers
Oct 27, 2026$947.007 offers
The lowest tracked asking price stayed unchanged across the recent observations shown above. Individual used copies can move the range quickly as condition grades sell through.
Editorial method
Research-based product and used-purchase assessment drawn from identified model attributes and catalog availability. No hands-on testing or seller item inspection is claimed.
Last editorial update: Oct 15, 2026