Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II Wide Angle Zoom Lens

• Second-get upgrades for a smaller, lighter and significantly better lens than the original in virtually every respect
• Evolved image quality provided by a new optical formula, which delivers high resolution into the corners of the frame
• Fast, quiet and near instant focus from four XD Linear Motors keeps up with 30fps burst shooting and 4K at 120p
• Refined for video creators, with optically reduced focus breathing, focus breathing compensation and de-click aperture ring
• New lens coatings, control buttons and legendary G Master performance in the third holy trinity lens to be updated

Key Features

• Updated both inside and out with a second generation design
• Evolved image quality with high resolution right into the corners
• Reduced chromatic aberration across the zoom range
• Fast AF powered by four XD Linear Motors
• Shorter and 20% lighter thanks to a floating mechanism
• Improved control and reliability
• Ideal for video with a friendly design and reduced focus breathing
• Effective stabilisation when combined with in-camera Active / Dynamic modes
• Nano AR Coating II reduces flare and ghosting
• Fluorine coated front element
• Dust and moisture resistant design
• 11-bladed circular aperture
• 0.22m minimum focus distance (across the whole zoom) and higher 0.32x magnification
• Comprehensive lens controls and customisable options

Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II Wide Angle Zoom Lens (SEL1635GM2) Summary

In order to meet the evolving needs of content creators,  has developed the next generation Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II Wide Angle Zoom Lens. This is the third full-frame G Master  to be updated, providing significant image quality and performance enhancements for photographers and video creators who shoot with .

While the original lens was revered for delivering excellent sharpness and resolution, the new model promises even better image quality, faster focusing, better handling, and a 20% lighter design.

It achieves this through an optical formula that includes two XA lenses amongst other special elements, which render more advanced chromatic aberration correction. Four XD linear motors ensure the zoom lens is agile, and it is capable of delivering tenacious tracking when combined with advanced AF found in newer Sony camera bodies.

Moviemakers and hybrid creators also benefit from second-generation Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II lens features, which include reduced focus breathing, a small centre of gravity shift and optimised in-body stabilisation.

With these updated capabilities, the new 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master II zoom is ideal for everything from vlogging and video recording to landscapes, cityscapes and street photography, amongst many more genres.