Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Full-frame Standard Zoom G Master Lens - SEL1635GM2

The world's smallest, lightest¹ F2.8 wide-angle zoom

The FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II delivers dynamic wide-angle perspectives with extraordinary resolution and bokeh while maximizing the speed and performance of advanced camera bodies. Unequalled AF performance provides significant advantages for stills and movies in a versatile lens that is also the smallest and lightest¹ of its kind.

Product Highlights:

• The world's smallest, lightest¹ full-frame F2.8 wide-angle zoom

• Breathtaking G Master image quality right out to the edges of the frame

• Extraordinary resolution and bokeh throughout the zoom range

• Autofocus that is smooth, precise, quiet, and lightning fast

• Revealing close-up performance at all focal lengths

• Refined movie imagery with minimized focus breathing, focus and axial shift

• Optimally balanced for filmmaking with gimbals

• Nano AR coating II suppresses reflections, flare and ghosting

• Aperture ring, click/de-click switch and iris lock for professional iris control

• Natural, linear and precise manual focus response

• Customizable focus hold buttons, AF/MF switch provide direct control

• Dust and moisture resistant for robust reliability⁴

• Front fluorine coating repels fingerprints, dust, water and oil

• Petal shaped, ALC-SH177 lens hood with low profile design

Breathtaking G Master resolution

High spatial resolution results in detailed rendering right out to the image edges throughout the 16-35 mm zoom range, even with the lens wide open. Five aspherical elements include three XA (extreme aspherical) elements, and aberration is effectively controlled for an outstanding blend of high resolution and gorgeous bokeh.

Extraordinary resolution and bokeh

Smooth, beautiful bokeh is made possible by a large F2.8 maximum aperture, innovative optical design, and an advanced 11-blade aperture unit. The FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II also offers outstanding close-up performance with a minimum focusing distance of 0.73 ft (0.22 m) throughout the zoom range and maximum magnification of 0.32x. Get close for dynamic perspectives while deep bokeh adds extra expressive capability.

Refined for outstanding movie imagery

Reduced focus breathing, focus shift, and axis shift when zooming contribute to smooth movie imagery, while XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motors and an advanced aperture unit reduce noise and vibration. A center of gravity that changes very little contributes to agile, stable maneuverability when shooting handheld, and eliminates the need for readjustment after changing the zoom setting when using a gimbal.

AF that is smooth, precise, quiet, and lightning fast

The FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II uses a floating focus mechanism that includes four original XD Linear Motors and precise lens control for up to approx. 2x2 higher AF speed. Continuous shooting at up to 30 fps is possible with Sony's α1 camera³. It reliably acquires focus and smoothly tracks subjects, easily achieving the critical focus required for slow motion and 4K/8K movies.

The world's smallest and lightest¹ in its class

Even though it is the smallest and lightest F2.8 16-35 mm zoom in the world¹, the FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II delivers extraordinary imaging quality thanks to XA elements and Super ED glass (extra-low dispersion) in an advanced optical design. Lightweight high-thrust XD Linear Motors further contribute to a low overall weight of just 19.3 oz. (547 g). That's about 20% lighter than the E 16-35mm F2.8 GM. Overall length is a compact 4-1/2 in. (111.5 mm).

Professional control and reliability

A click ON/OFF switch and lock switch offer flexible aperture control, while two focus hold buttons provide convenient access for horizontal or vertical shooting. One function can be assigned to the focus hold buttons from the body menus. All seams feature structural sealing, buttons and switches are fitted with silicone rubber gaskets, and a rubber ring seals the lens mount for protection against dust and moisture⁴.

Lens Configuration

G Master series lenses take imaging and expression to previously unattainable levels with a stunning blend of extremely high resolution and softly dissolving background bokeh

[1] Extreme aspherical lens (XA lens) [2] Aspherical lens [3] ED (extra-low dispersion) aspherical lens [4] Super ED glass [5] ED (extra-low dispersion) glass

MTF Chart

MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) describes how well a lens can reproduce fine details, measured as the degree of contrast achieved between finely spaced lines.

[1] Contrast (%) [2] Distance from optical center of lens (mm) [3] At 16 mm / Max. aperture [4] At 16 mm / F8 aperture [5] At 35 mm / Max. aperture [6] At 35 mm / F8 aperture [7] Spatial frequency [8] 10 line pairs / mm [9] 30 line pairs / mm [10] Radial values [11] Tangential values

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Lens Specifications:

Mount
Sony E-mount

Format
35mm full frame

Lens Groups / Elements
12-15

Angle of View (APS-C)
83deg-44deg ¹

Maximum aperture (F)
2.8

Minimum Aperture (F)
22

Maximum Magnification ratio (x)
0.32

Focal-Length (mm)
16-35

35mm equivalent focal-length (APS-C)
24-52.5

Angle of view (35mm)
107deg-63deg

Aperture Blades
11

Circular Aperture
Yes

Minimum Focus Distance
0.22(W,T) m (0.73(W,T) ft)

Filter Diameter (mm)
82

Image stabilization (SteadyShot)
- (body-integrated)

Zoom system
Manual

Teleconverter compatibility (x1.4)
-

Teleconverter compatibility (x2.0)
-

Hood Type
Petal shape, bayonet type

Size & Weight

Weight
547 g (19.3 oz.)

Dimensions (D x L)
87.8 x 111.5 mm (3-1/2 x 4-1/2 in.)

What's In The Box

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Hood (model):ALC-SH177 Lens front cap:ALC-F82S Lens rear cap: ALC-R1EM Soft case Case strap

Footnotes:

¹As of the August 2023 product announcement. Compared to full-frame F2.8 16-35 mm zoom lenses that support autofocus. Sony survey.

²When used with the α1. Compared to the SEL1635GM. Sony test conditions.

³With the α1: "Hi+" continuous shooting mode. Effective at 1/125 sec. or higher shutter speed. In AF-C mode at shutter speeds of 1/250 sec. or higher the maximum continuous frame rate will depend on the shooting mode.

⁴Not guaranteed to be 100% dust and moisture proof.

⁵Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.