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Sony FE 16–35mm f/2.8 GM II (Sony E Mount) – Description
The Sony FE 16–35mm f/2.8 GM II is a professional ultra-wide angle zoom lens designed for Sony full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras. It belongs to Sony’s premium G Master (GM II) series, built for cinematic video, architecture, landscapes, weddings, and high-end commercial work.
This lens is part of Sony’s “holy trinity” f/2.8 zoom lineup (16–35, 24–70, 70–200), giving maximum flexibility with top-level image quality.
Key Features
- Focal Length: 16–35mm (ultra-wide to wide standard range)
- Maximum Aperture: constant f/2.8 (excellent low-light performance)
- Mount: Sony E (full-frame compatible)
- Weight: ~547g (very light for a pro ultra-wide zoom)
- Autofocus: Advanced XD linear motors (fast, silent, accurate)
- Filter Size: 82mm
- Weather Sealing: Yes (professional build)
Image Quality & Performance
- Extremely sharp corner-to-corner even at f/2.8
- Improved contrast, color, and clarity over first generation
- Very low distortion and chromatic aberration
- Excellent flare control for bright light / sun shots
- Smooth bokeh for a wide-angle lens
- Strong performance for video with stable focus tracking
Build & Design Improvements (GM II Upgrade)
- Smaller and lighter than first version (~20% reduction)
- Better balance for gimbal and handheld shooting
- Added aperture ring (click/de-click option for video)
- Improved close focusing ability (can shoot tight detail shots)
- More refined zoom and focus handling