FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II Lens
FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II Lens
Combining G Master performance with the lightest and smallest form factor in its class, Sony rounds out its trinity of f/2.8 G Master zoom lenses with its latest wide-angle offering for video and stills shooters, the FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II Lens, which boasts a variety of optical, focusing, and handling upgrades.
SKU: SEL1635GM2
Sony’s Most Versatile Lens
For over 5-years since the release, the 16-35mm F2.8 remained as one of the most popular zoom lenses for Sony uses. Now the Mark II version of this lens is here with corner to corner sharpness, a lighter design than ever before, and extra fast auto focus to capture every shot.
Shot on 16-35mm F2.8
Features We Love
High Performance Autofocus
The new design features 4x the extreme dynamic (XD) Linear Motors, giving you smooth, fast, and silent zooming for even video recording.
Smallest and Lightest in Class
It’s 20% lighter and 10% smaller than the previous version, making this a lens you would never leave behind.
Dust and Moisture Resistant
All the seams are sealed, buttons and switches have silicone gaskets, and rubber ring seals to keep your lens as dust and moisture resistant as possible.
Learn More
Looking for more sample imagery and technical details? We got hands on with the 16-35mm f2.8 II and have a ton more thoughts! Make sure to check out the full review.
Tech Specs
| Principal specifications | |
| Lens type | Zoom lens |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF |
| Focal length | 16–35 mm |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Lens mount | Sony FE |
| Aperture | |
| Maximum aperture | F2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | F22 |
| Aperture ring | Yes |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 11 |
| Optics | |
| Elements | 15 |
| Groups | 12 |
| Special elements / coatings | 3 extreme aspherical, 1 aspherical, 1 ED aspherical, 2 ED, 1 super ED elements, Nano AR & fluorine coatings |
| Focus | |
| Minimum focus | 0.22 m (8.66″) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.32× |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Motor type | Linear Motor |
| Full time manual | Yes |
| Focus method | Internal |
| Distance scale | No |
| DoF scale | No |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 547 g (1.21 lb) |
| Diameter | 88 mm (3.46″) |
| Length | 112 mm (4.41″) |
| Materials | Magnesium alloy |
| Sealing | Yes |
| Colour | Black |
| Zoom method | Rotary (extending) |
| Power zoom | No |
| Zoom lock | No |
| Filter thread | 82 mm |
| Hood supplied | Yes |
| Tripod collar | No |