Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Lens

Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Lens
Flagship G Master Ultra-Wide Zoom – Constant f/2.8 Aperture, Dual Direct Drive SSM AF System, Nano AR Coating, 11-Blade Rounded Diaphragm & Weather-Sealed Chassis (Includes Front Cap, Rear Cap & Dedicated Lens Hood)

The Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM is a flagship, professional-grade wide-angle zoom lens engineered for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras (as well as APS-C bodies, providing a 24-52.5mm equivalent focal range). Built to uncompromising G Master optical standards, this lens is an essential tool for landscape, architecture, astro, travel, wedding, and commercial photography and filmmaking. The bright, constant f/2.8 maximum aperture ensures consistent exposure across the entire 16-35mm focal range, providing exceptional low-light capability and precise shallow depth-of-field control.

The sophisticated optical formula incorporates two Extreme Aspherical (XA) elements, three standard aspherical elements, and two Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements to virtually eliminate spherical and chromatic aberrations, distortion, and color fringing, delivering corner-to-corner sharpness and resolution. Sony’s original Nano AR Coating suppresses flare and ghosting under harsh lighting conditions, while a circular 11-blade diaphragm yields smooth, natural background bokeh. Autofocus is powered by a dual Direct Drive Super Sonic wave Motor (DDSSM) floating focus system, delivering fast, whisper-quiet, and highly accurate focus tracking for both high-resolution stills and video production. The durable, weather-sealed barrel includes an assignable focus hold button, dedicated AF/MF switch, front fluorine coating, and non-rotating 82mm front filter threads.

CONDITION DIAGNOSTICS & PHYSICAL NOTES

Included Accessories: INCLUDES FRONT CAP, REAR CAP & LENS HOOD. Supplied complete with the original Sony front lens cap, Sony rear lens cap, and dedicated bayonet petal lens hood (ALC-SH149 style).

Exterior & Physical Status: PRE-OWNED. The black G Master barrel chassis, rubberized zoom and focus control rings, switch panels, focus hold button, and metal E-mount bayonet show light cosmetic surface marks consistent with standard handling.

Mechanical & Optical Status: FULLY FUNCTIONAL. Optical glass elements are clean and free of damage; dual Direct Drive SSM autofocus motors, floating focus mechanism, smooth zoom helicoid, focus hold button, and 11-blade aperture iris operate properly.

KEY FEATURES & PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

Constant f/2.8 Maximum Aperture: Delivers consistent light gathering from 16mm to 35mm, enabling shallow depth of field and low-light versatility.

Advanced G Master Optical Formula: Features 2 XA elements, 3 aspherical elements, and 2 ED elements for high resolution and corner-to-corner clarity.

Dual Direct Drive SSM (DDSSM) AF: Twin high-thrust DDSSM motors drive a floating focus mechanism for fast, precise, and near-silent autofocus tracking.

Nano AR Coating & Fluorine Protection: Minimizes flare and ghosting in strong lighting while front fluorine coating resists dust, moisture, and fingerprints.

Circular 11-Blade Diaphragm: Produces smooth, circular out-of-focus background bokeh and natural specular highlights.

Professional Weather-Sealed Design: Dust- and moisture-resistant construction with dedicated on-lens Focus Hold button and AF/MF switch.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Lens Type: Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom Lens

Series: Sony G Master (GM) Professional

Lens Mount System: Sony E-Mount Native (Full-Frame & APS-C Compatible)

Focal Length Range: 16 to 35 mm (35mm Full-Frame Equivalent on APS-C: 24 to 52.5 mm)

Maximum Aperture: f/2.8 (Constant)

Minimum Aperture: f/22

Minimum Focus Distance: Approx. 11.02 inches / 28 cm

Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 0.19x (1:5.3)

Optical Construction: 16 Elements in 13 Groups (2 XA Elements, 3 Aspherical Elements, 2 ED Elements)

Optical Coatings: Nano AR Coating & Front Fluorine Coating

Autofocus Mechanism: Dual Direct Drive SSM (DDSSM) Floating Focus System with Full-Time Manual Override

Diaphragm Design: 11-Blade Rounded Iris

On-Lens Controls: Customizable Focus Hold Button, AF/MF Switch

Filter Thread Diameter: 82 mm (Non-Rotating Front Ring)

Weather Resistance: Dust and Moisture Resistant Construction with Mount Rubber Gasket

Included Accessories: Sony Front Lens Cap, Sony Rear Lens Dust Cap, Dedicated Bayonet Petal Lens Hood

Dimensions (Diameter x Length): Approx. 3.50 x 4.79 inches / 88.5 x 121.6 mm

Weight: Approx. 24.0 oz / 680 g