Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II Lens (Sony E)
Model: SEL1635GM2


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Key Specs
Filter Size | 82 mm (Front) |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
Lens Mount | Sony E |
Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
Focal Length | 16 to 35mm |
General Information
Maximum Magnification | 0.32x |
Minimum Focus Distance | 8.7" / 22.1 cm |
Angle of View | 107° to 63° |
Weight | 1.2 lb / 547 g |
Lens Mount | Sony E |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
Dimensions (ø x L) | 3.5 x 4.4" / 87.8 x 111.5 mm |
Filter Size | 82 mm (Front) |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Diaphragm Blades | 11, Rounded |
Optical Design | 15 Elements in 12 Groups |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Ultra-Wideangle Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with E Mount cameras. Sony replaced the older Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM with this model.
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Weather-sealed, Autofocus, Zoom Smoothness Switch on Lens, AF/MF Switch on Lens, Focus Hold Button, Iris Lock, Breathing Correction with Supported Cameras, De-click Switch, Hood supplied, Full-time Manual Focusing, Fast Aperture at Wide end, Fast Aperture at Tele end, Constant f2.8 aperture...
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Weather-sealed, Autofocus, Zoom Smoothness Switch on Lens, AF/MF Switch on Lens, Focus Hold Button, Iris Lock, Breathing Correction with Supported Cameras, De-click Switch, Hood supplied, Full-time Manual Focusing, Fast Aperture at Wide end, Fast Aperture at Tele end, Constant f2.8 aperture...
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One of the best wide-angle zoom lenses just got even better. Landscape and travel photographers will love the size, weight, edge-to-edge detail, and minimal aberrations of the new Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II lens.
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Excellent edge-to-edge image quality, New aperture ring, with clickless function, Smaller and lighter than its predecessor
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Premium price, Improvements may not justify an upgrade for existing users
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At the same time the new model is offered in a smaller, lighter barrel and not at the expense of its build quality, quite the opposite in fact. You deal here with a weather-sealed instrument that is, overall, very well-put-together.
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solid, shapely, lightweight, sealed casing,, excellent image quality in the frame centre,, very good image quality on the edge of the APS-C sensor,, good image quality on the edge of full frame,, low longitudinal chromatic aberration,, negligible lateral chromatic aberration,, slight vignetting on...
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performance against bright light should have been better,, high vignetting on full frame, especially at the shortest focal length,, a bit too high distortion with a tendency for moustache deformations,, not especially nice appearance of out-of-focus images,, too high price compared to the...
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Ultra-wide views and a bright aperture
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Wide angle of view with F2.8 aperture, Plenty of on-barrel controls, Fast, quiet autofocus, 1:3.1 macro reproduction, Nominal focus breathing, Dust, splash, and fluorine protection
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Pricey, Unimpressive sunstar renditions
I bought this lens after reading a number of reviews and agreed that this Sony 16-35mm f2.8 MarkII is a super lens in every ways.
I bought this lens after reading a number of reviews and agreed that this Sony 16-35mm f2.8 MarkII is a super lens in every ways.
I am so impressed with the quality that Sony delivers. Love this lens.
I am so impressed with the quality that Sony delivers. Love this lens.
- Full-Frame | f/2.8 to f/22
- Fast Wide-Angle Zoom
- 20% Lighter, 10% Smaller than Previous
- Four XD Linear AF Motors, Floating Focus
- Aperture De-Click and Lock Switches
- Zoom Smoothness Switch
- XA and Super ED Elements
- Fluorine Coating
- Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction
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- Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II Lens (Sony E)
- Sony ALC-F82S 82mm Front Lens Cap
- Sony ALC-R1EM Rear Lens Cap
- Sony ALC-SH177 Lens Hood
- Padded Case with Strap
- Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty