Sony FE 16–35mm F2.8 GM II Lens

Exceptional Wide-Angle Performance in a Smaller, Lighter Design

The Sony FE 16–35mm F2.8 GM II is a professional wide-angle zoom lens combining outstanding G Master resolution, beautiful background rendering, and fast autofocus in a remarkably compact design. Its versatile focal-length range and constant F2.8 aperture make it ideal for landscapes, architecture, interiors, weddings, events, astrophotography, documentary work, and professional video production.

Model: SEL1635GM2
Lens mount: Sony E
Format: Full-frame

📸 Key Features

• Full-frame Sony E-mount lens

• 16–35mm wide-angle zoom range

• Constant F2.8 maximum aperture

• Advanced G Master optical design

• Four XD Linear autofocus motors

• Fast, quiet, and precise focusing

• Excellent close-focusing capability

• 11-blade circular aperture

• Physical aperture ring

• Click on/off and iris-lock controls

• Reduced focus breathing and image shift

• Dust- and moisture-resistant construction

• Fluorine-coated front element

• 82mm filter thread

• Compact 19.3-ounce design

✨ Outstanding G Master Resolution

The advanced optical design delivers exceptional sharpness and contrast throughout the zoom range, even when the lens is used at F2.8.

Specialized aspherical, XA, ED, and Super ED elements help control distortion, field curvature, chromatic aberration, and color fringing. Fine details remain clear from the center of the frame to the edges, making the lens well suited for high-resolution Sony Alpha cameras.

🌄 Versatile Wide-Angle Range

The 16–35mm range covers many essential wide-angle perspectives:

• 16mm: Dramatic landscapes, architecture, interiors, and astrophotography

• 20–24mm: Travel, documentary, environmental portraits, and video

• 28–35mm: Events, street photography, groups, and everyday storytelling

The internal zoom design maintains the lens’s physical length while zooming, providing improved balance on gimbals, tripods, and handheld rigs.

🌙 Constant F2.8 Aperture

The F2.8 maximum aperture remains available throughout the entire zoom range. It provides consistent exposure while zooming and allows faster shutter speeds in low light.

At closer distances, the large aperture and 11-blade circular diaphragm can also produce smooth, natural background blur despite the lens’s wide-angle coverage.

🎯 Fast XD Linear Autofocus

Four XD Linear motors provide rapid and accurate autofocus for still photography and video. The focusing system is designed to keep pace with the high-speed shooting and advanced subject-tracking capabilities of current Sony Alpha cameras.

Focus operation is quiet and responsive, making the lens suitable for weddings, interviews, documentary production, and other situations where unwanted mechanical noise can be distracting.

🔍 Impressive Close-Focusing Performance

The lens focuses as close as approximately 8.7 inches throughout its zoom range and provides a maximum magnification of approximately 0.32x.

This allows photographers to create dramatic wide-angle close-ups that emphasize a nearby subject while retaining environmental context.

🎥 Designed for Professional Video

The FE 16–35mm F2.8 GM II includes features that benefit filmmakers and hybrid creators:

• Reduced focus breathing

• Minimal focus and axial shift while zooming

• Quiet internal focusing

• Internal zoom mechanism

• Smooth manual-focus response

• Physical aperture ring

• Selectable click or clickless aperture operation

• Compatible breathing compensation with supported Sony cameras

• Consistent balance for gimbal use

🎛️ Professional Controls

The physical aperture ring provides direct exposure control, while a click switch allows either traditional tactile stops or smooth, silent adjustment for video.

An iris-lock switch helps prevent accidentally moving between automatic and manual aperture positions. Two customizable focus-hold buttons provide convenient access in horizontal or vertical shooting orientations.

🌦️ Built for Professional Use

Dust- and moisture-resistant construction provides additional confidence when working outdoors or in demanding production environments.

A fluorine coating on the front element helps resist fingerprints, oil, water, and dirt while making the glass easier to clean. The lens remains exceptionally portable at approximately 19.3 ounces.

Resistance to dust and moisture is not guaranteed under every condition.

📦 What’s Included

• Sony FE 16–35mm F2.8 GM II lens

• Front lens cap

• Rear lens cap

• Lens hood

• Soft carrying case

• Manufacturer documentation

⭐ Why Buy from Cameragraphics?

Cameragraphics is an authorized Sony dealer serving photographers and filmmakers since 1974. Visit us in Auburn, Alabama, or shop online with confidence knowing your lens comes from an experienced photographic retailer committed to knowledgeable service and customer support.