The new Chiopt AURA Super Speed Prime series consists of five classic focal lengths: 16mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm. They ...

Every lens comes with some kind of compromise, but Sony’s done well to disguise it on the FE 16mm F1.8 G. Yes, it lacks the versatility of a wide-angle zoom like the FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II.

At 16mm, central sharpness is excellent at f/4, outstanding at f/5.6, excellent from f/8 to f/16 and very good at f/22. The edges are very good from f/4 right through to f/16, becoming soft at f/22.

Distortion measures at -1.32% barrel, a good result for a 35mm lens. Further correction can be undertaken in software if required, although this is unlikely to be needed in most images.