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Rent NowThe Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II is a professional wide-angle zoom lens designed for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. As part of Sony’s G Master series, this lens combines advanced optical performance, fast autofocus, and a compact, lightweight design. Its versatile 16-35mm focal length range and constant f/2.8 maximum aperture make it well suited for landscapes, architecture, interiors, events, astrophotography, and professional video production.
Covering an ultra-wide to wide-angle focal length range, the FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II provides flexibility for capturing expansive scenes, environmental portraits, and detailed compositions. The 16mm end offers a broad perspective for landscapes and architectural photography, while the 35mm end provides a more natural field of view for documentary work, events, and everyday photography. Its constant f/2.8 maximum aperture maintains consistent exposure throughout the zoom range while providing greater flexibility when shooting in low-light conditions.
The optical design incorporates five aspherical elements, including three Extreme Aspherical (XA) elements, to minimize spherical aberrations, distortion, and other optical imperfections. One Super ED and two ED glass elements further reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing, contributing to improved sharpness, clarity, and accurate color reproduction. This advanced construction helps maintain high-resolution image quality throughout the zoom range, including toward the edges of the frame.
Sony’s Nano AR Coating II helps suppress internal reflections, flare, and ghosting when photographing scenes with strong light sources or challenging backlighting. The lens also features an 11-blade circular diaphragm, producing smooth background rendering and natural transitions between in-focus and out-of-focus areas. Combined with its bright f/2.8 aperture, these characteristics make the lens suitable for both detailed wide-angle compositions and selective focus techniques.
Equipped with four XD Linear Motors, the FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II delivers fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus performance. This advanced focusing system is designed to track moving subjects while maintaining smooth focus transitions during video recording. Its responsive autofocus capabilities support high-speed continuous shooting with compatible Sony Alpha cameras, making the lens suitable for action photography, events, and other demanding applications.
The lens incorporates a floating focus mechanism designed to maintain optical performance throughout the focusing range. With a minimum focusing distance of approximately 8.6 inches and a maximum magnification of 0.32x, it also offers impressive close-up capabilities for a wide-angle zoom. This allows photographers to capture detailed foreground subjects while incorporating surrounding environmental elements into the composition.
For videographers, the FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II includes several features designed to improve handling and recording performance. Focus breathing, focus shift, and changes in framing during zoom adjustments have been minimized to support more consistent compositions. The lens also supports breathing compensation with compatible Sony cameras, while its Linear Response manual focus system provides precise and predictable focusing adjustments.
A dedicated aperture ring allows direct control over exposure settings, with a de-clicking option for smooth and quiet aperture adjustments during video recording. The lens also features an aperture lock switch, two customizable focus hold buttons, and an AF/MF switch for convenient operation. An adjustable zoom torque mechanism allows users to customize the resistance of the zoom ring according to their shooting preferences.
Compared to its predecessor, the FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II features a smaller and lighter construction, weighing approximately 547 grams. This reduced size improves portability and handling, particularly when using the lens for extended shooting sessions or with compatible camera stabilization equipment. Its compact design makes it a practical choice for photographers and videographers who frequently work on location.
Built for professional use, the lens features dust- and moisture-resistant construction with protective sealing around critical areas of the barrel and mount. A fluorine coating on the front optical element helps repel water, oil, and fingerprints while making routine cleaning easier. Its durable construction and refined controls provide reliable handling across a variety of shooting environments.
Designed for Sony full-frame E-mount cameras, the FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II is also compatible with Sony APS-C E-mount cameras, where it provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of approximately 24-52.5mm. Its combination of advanced optics, fast autofocus, constant f/2.8 aperture, and video-oriented controls makes it a versatile option for photographers and filmmakers seeking professional wide-angle performance.
– Included Accessories:
Includes the front and rear lens caps. The lens hood is NOT included.
– Condition Note:
The lens exhibits light scratches on the front optical element, which are visible when inspected with a phone light or similar direct illumination. There is also a small nick on the exterior barrel near the focus ring. The zoom ring has a slight catch or uneven resistance between approximately 16mm and 24mm, most noticeable when zooming slowly. This does not affect the lens’ functionality.
