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Sony - FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM Wide-Angle Zoom Lens (SEL1635GM), Black

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Focal Length Description 16-35mm
Lens Type Wide Angle
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Camera Lens Description 11

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  • Designed to achieve 50 Line pairs/mm resolving power
  • Two XA (extreme aspherical) elements w/ high surface precision. Minimum focus distance - 0.28 m (0.92 ft). Maximum Magnification ratio (x)- 0.19
  • Constant F2.8 max aperture maintains exposure and Depth of field. Hood Type : Petal shape, bayonet type; APERTURE BLADES: 11
  • Uncompromising G Master design for smooth bokeh and high resolution. Angle of View (35 mm): 107°–63°
  • In-the-box: hood, lens front cap, lens rear cap, case, Mount: Sony E-mount

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Sony SEL1635GM lens

Explore the world in wide-angle detail

G Master performance in a wide-angle F2.8 16–35 mm zoom offers a wealth of opportunity to capture subjects in creative new ways. No matter what zoom setting or focus distance you shoot, this lens delivers consistently superb resolution from corner to corner, with stunning background bokeh.

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Product Dimensions 4.9 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches
Item Weight 1.5 pounds
ASIN B071LHLS11
Item model number SEL1635GM
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4.7 out of 5 stars 1,071 ratings

4.7 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank #13 in SLR Camera Lenses
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No
Date First Available May 19, 2017
Manufacturer Sony

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    Explore the world in creative new ways with exceptional g Master performance in a 16-35mm F2.8 wide-angle zoom. This lens delivers consistently superb resolution from corner-to-corner, no matter what zoom setting or focus distance at which you shoot. It produces stunning background bokeh that can add depth and artistic impact to your images when required. A compact, lightweight design makes the FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM a great choice for active shooting.Angle of View (35 mm): 07°–63°.

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    Customers praise this lens's image quality, noting its amazing clean crisp pictures and beautiful bokeh, while also appreciating its fast autofocus and edge-to-edge sharpness. The build quality is solid, with one customer mentioning it holds up well with a 61-megapixel camera. While customers find the lens performs flawlessly, opinions on value are mixed, with some finding it worth the price while others consider it pricey. The weight receives mixed feedback, with several customers noting it can be heavy at times.

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    96 customers mention "Lens quality"83 positive13 negative

    Customers praise the lens's quality, with one mentioning it works well for both photography and video, while another notes it performs excellently with the A7Rii camera.

    "This lens is so good, my wife even enjoyed using it and she gets disappointed almost every night ,so it takes a lot, in my opinion, to impress her...." Read more

    "...This lens is beyond good it is insanely good and the best lens I have ever used in nearly every category...." Read more

    "...for a pro lens, and don't mind carrying it around, then this lens is great...." Read more

    "...depth of field than my Zeiss 35mm equivalent - F2.8 at 16mm is impressive – For such a wide lens having the option to let in this much light..." Read more

    85 customers mention "Image quality"80 positive5 negative

    Customers praise the lens's image quality, noting its amazing clean and crisp pictures, beautiful bokeh, and great color rendering. They particularly appreciate its performance in wildlife and bird photography.

    "...A good way to think of it is, not every shot is a keeper, but every shot is clear!" Read more

    "...The auto focus accuracy, sharpness, and picture quality are off the charts and my customers have been astounded by the quality!..." Read more

    "...The autofocus is fast and accurate. The image quality is second to none with super sharp replication...." Read more

    "...Extremely sharp for a zoom and correcting any chromatic aberration, or lens distortion was easily handled in Lightroom...." Read more

    61 customers mention "Autofocus"51 positive10 negative

    Customers praise the lens's autofocus performance, noting its fast and accurate operation, with one customer specifically mentioning the useful hold focus button.

    "...The auto focus accuracy, sharpness, and picture quality are off the charts and my customers have been astounded by the quality!..." Read more

    "...The build quality is top notch. The autofocus is fast and accurate. The image quality is second to none with super sharp replication...." Read more

    "...Fast and Reliable Autofocus** The autofocus system on this lens is both fast and reliable, making it ideal for capturing moving subjects...." Read more

    "...I use the lens on a SonyA7R4. Auto focus is almost instant...." Read more

    54 customers mention "Sharpness"51 positive3 negative

    Customers praise the lens's sharpness, noting it is extremely sharp for a zoom lens with edge-to-edge clarity, and one customer mentions achieving razor-sharp focus on subjects' eyes.

    "...The auto focus accuracy, sharpness, and picture quality are off the charts and my customers have been astounded by the quality!..." Read more

    "...The image quality is second to none with super sharp replication. The color contrast is what you would expect from a lens at this price range...." Read more

    "...Extremely sharp for a zoom and correcting any chromatic aberration, or lens distortion was easily handled in Lightroom...." Read more

    "...Not much bad to say about this lens. It's incredibly sharp and performant, while not feeling like a burden to carry around." Read more

    46 customers mention "Build quality"46 positive0 negative

    Customers praise the lens's build quality, describing it as solid, with one customer noting it holds up well with a 61 megapixel camera.

    "...The build quality is top notch. The autofocus is fast and accurate. The image quality is second to none with super sharp replication...." Read more

    "...The build quality seems very sturdy, and my copy of the lens seems to be very good (which may speak to quality control by Sony) -..." Read more

    "...Pros: - Solid Build – the high quality you'd expect from a GM lens. - Surprisingly light – I have this mounted on an a7rii and it does..." Read more

    "...FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II lens delivers exceptional performance and quality, making it an essential tool for any professional photographer using..." Read more

    22 customers mention "Performance"22 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the lens's performance, describing it as top-tier and outstanding, with one customer noting it works well with their 2x converter.

    "...good both for portrait and sports coverage and produces spectacular results with the right body!..." Read more

    "...Not much bad to say about this lens. It's incredibly sharp and performant, while not feeling like a burden to carry around." Read more

    "...Overall, the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II lens delivers exceptional performance and quality, making it an essential tool for any professional..." Read more

    "...It is a significant and outstanding improvement." Read more

    66 customers mention "Value for money"38 positive28 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the lens's value for money, with some finding it spot on while others consider it pricey and heavy.

    "...It is worth the weight to use it, its now my main lens its so fun to use...." Read more

    "...The bad thing is it cost a lot of money" Read more

    "...As far as the value, it’s definitely worth the money. I have many lenses and I always find myself coming back to this one...." Read more

    "...Build – the high quality you'd expect from a GM lens. - Surprisingly light – I have this mounted on an a7rii and it doesn't make the camera..." Read more

    31 customers mention "Weight"5 positive26 negative

    Customers find the lens heavy, with one mentioning it becomes front-heavy and another noting it's hard to carry all day.

    "...The weight takes a little getting used to but it’s tolerable. As far as the value, it’s definitely worth the money...." Read more

    "...-Custom button - my favorite feature Cons -Heavy - Called one reviewer a whimp for complaining that you wouldn't be able to go..." Read more

    "...is up there it's lighter then the MRKI for sure but it will get heavy with long trip if you are nature photographer but don't get me wrong it's..." Read more

    "...It's sharp, great auto-focus and overall solid lens. It can get on the heavier side but that's to be expected." Read more

    Photographers, BUY IT!
    5 out of 5 stars
    Photographers, BUY IT!
    I mean, WOW. I am seriously in love with this lens. I’ve used many lens brands in the past, which include the stock Sony lens which came with the camera I purchased and a Sigma lens. NOTHING COMPARES TO THIS ONE! The Sony G Master series is by far out of this world. The crisp photos are perfection. I’m in complete awe. As a photographer and business owner, it is so important to have the right products. This camera has blown my work out of the park and makes me stand out as a sole photographer. I’ve attached some photos for reference!
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    • Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2025
      Style: SEL70200GMVerified Purchase
      This lens is so good, my wife even enjoyed using it and she gets disappointed almost every night ,so it takes a lot, in my opinion, to impress her. It is worth the weight to use it, its now my main lens its so fun to use. A good way to think of it is, not every shot is a keeper, but every shot is clear!
    • Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2022
      Style: SEL70200GMVerified Purchase
      I have been looking for a long telephoto for months and tested virtually every other lens for Sony e-mount including the original version of this lens (not so good) with my A7R IVA. Every single one had an unacceptably high rate of out of focus and soft focus shots under many conditions.

      Up to this point I had resisted buying this lens because of the price. Finally after exhausting virtually all other cheaper possibilities I spent the money!

      I am happy to report it was the best money I have ever spent! This lens is beyond good it is insanely good and the best lens I have ever used in nearly every category. I went from an estimated 30% keeper rate with most other lenses to a 95% keeper rate with this lens! The auto focus accuracy, sharpness, and picture quality are off the charts and my customers have been astounded by the quality!

      I cannot say enough about this lens coupled with the A7R IVA. It is mind blowingly good both for portrait and sports coverage and produces spectacular results with the right body!

      I should mention it destroys the cheaper shorter range 70-180mm from a competing manufacturer.

      Also be careful listening to biased influencers that profit financially or from receiving early access to new products. They may claim "the video is not sponsored" but receiving early (often pre-production) access to hot new products can also benefit them in terms of video views. What do you think happens to the early access a manufacturer gives them if their last product review was negative?

      Bottom line is I do not write many glowing reviews but after spending a few weeks doing shoots with this lens I could not be happier!
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    • Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2024
      Style: SEL70200GMVerified Purchase
      I do all kinds of photography and since I bought this lens over a year ago, it’s been my every day lens. The build quality is top notch. The autofocus is fast and accurate. The image quality is second to none with super sharp replication. The color contrast is what you would expect from a lens at this price range. The weight takes a little getting used to but it’s tolerable. As far as the value, it’s definitely worth the money. I have many lenses and I always find myself coming back to this one. I even have other GM IIs but they don’t have the reach that this one does. Sure this is not the lens for wide angle shots or other niche type shots but for an all around lens, I’m very satisfied.
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      Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2024
      I do all kinds of photography and since I bought this lens over a year ago, it’s been my every day lens. The build quality is top notch. The autofocus is fast and accurate. The image quality is second to none with super sharp replication. The color contrast is what you would expect from a lens at this price range. The weight takes a little getting used to but it’s tolerable. As far as the value, it’s definitely worth the money. I have many lenses and I always find myself coming back to this one. I even have other GM IIs but they don’t have the reach that this one does. Sure this is not the lens for wide angle shots or other niche type shots but for an all around lens, I’m very satisfied.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2018
      Style: SEL2470GMVerified Purchase
      While the size and cost of this lens can't be ignored, the quality and versatility also stand out. I normally post pictures, but there are already tons of sample pictures out there.

      Pros
      - The image quality is excellent and paired with the A7RIII, I was able to get some really great shots
      - The build quality seems very sturdy, and my copy of the lens seems to be very good (which may speak to quality control by Sony)
      - The zoom ring is quite firm, which keeps the lens from creeping.
      - Nice to have the zoom lock feature when you need it
      - Nice and sharp wide open, and throughout the zoom range (You can see a difference wide open at the end of the zoom range, but the photos are still very good)
      - After shooting a little with this lens, and taking about 100 pictures, very few of them had any chromatic aberration. In post, I only needed to correct for this in a few photos.

      Cons
      - The size and weight are quite significant, and pretty much take away any size advantage that the mirror-less A7RIII might have had over another DSLR
      - The focus is by wire, so you don't get the same smooth focus-ring feel.
      - While the A7RIII has IBIS, I would really like to see image stabilization here for the cost and size
      - Speaking of price... $$$

      Conclusion
      If you are looking for a pro lens, and don't mind carrying it around, then this lens is great. Extremely sharp for a zoom and correcting any chromatic aberration, or lens distortion was easily handled in Lightroom. If you are looking to get a standard zoom for your Sony mirror-less, this is a great option.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2017
      Style: SEL1635GMVerified Purchase
      First impressions of this lens are really good.
      I've done some test shots comparing against two other lenses in the focal range.
      Comparing against the Sony 28mm with 16mm conversion lens and with the Zeiss FE 35mm F2.8 lens (my favorite)
      Attached are a couple of test shots – nothing too special, I'm not DxOMark – check out their review when they get to it.

      Pros:
      - Solid Build – the high quality you'd expect from a GM lens.
      - Surprisingly light – I have this mounted on an a7rii and it doesn't make the camera too front heavy.
      - Has an 82mm filter thread – When you're getting down to 16mm it gets increasingly hard to find lenses that don't have a bulbous front element preventing a filter thread.
      - The Bokeh this lens produces is beautiful – not as noticeable in the lower focal ranges, as you'd expect. But 35mm gives an even smoother depth of field than my Zeiss 35mm equivalent
      - F2.8 at 16mm is impressive – For such a wide lens having the option to let in this much light is hard to come by.
      - Very little distortion – even without correction there is surprisingly little distortion on this lens.
      - Weather sealed!

      Cons:
      - The lens does extend when you use the wider end. Not a big deal, but it would have been nice to have that contained in the body.
      - It's not small, but that's expected from this.
      - When you use this with a filter, you will get a little bit of a vignetting from the filter – since the angle is so wide. Somewhat expected, but kind of a bummer. Even with 2 filters stacked, it's not noticeable above 20mm

      Not much bad to say about this lens. It's incredibly sharp and performant, while not feeling like a burden to carry around.
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      5.0 out of 5 stars
      Fantastic Quality. Lightweight. Impressive aperture.

      Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2017
      First impressions of this lens are really good.
      I've done some test shots comparing against two other lenses in the focal range.
      Comparing against the Sony 28mm with 16mm conversion lens and with the Zeiss FE 35mm F2.8 lens (my favorite)
      Attached are a couple of test shots – nothing too special, I'm not DxOMark – check out their review when they get to it.

      Pros:
      - Solid Build – the high quality you'd expect from a GM lens.
      - Surprisingly light – I have this mounted on an a7rii and it doesn't make the camera too front heavy.
      - Has an 82mm filter thread – When you're getting down to 16mm it gets increasingly hard to find lenses that don't have a bulbous front element preventing a filter thread.
      - The Bokeh this lens produces is beautiful – not as noticeable in the lower focal ranges, as you'd expect. But 35mm gives an even smoother depth of field than my Zeiss 35mm equivalent
      - F2.8 at 16mm is impressive – For such a wide lens having the option to let in this much light is hard to come by.
      - Very little distortion – even without correction there is surprisingly little distortion on this lens.
      - Weather sealed!

      Cons:
      - The lens does extend when you use the wider end. Not a big deal, but it would have been nice to have that contained in the body.
      - It's not small, but that's expected from this.
      - When you use this with a filter, you will get a little bit of a vignetting from the filter – since the angle is so wide. Somewhat expected, but kind of a bummer. Even with 2 filters stacked, it's not noticeable above 20mm

      Not much bad to say about this lens. It's incredibly sharp and performant, while not feeling like a burden to carry around.
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    • Duane Love
      5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!
      Reviewed in Canada on October 15, 2020
      Style: SEL1635GMVerified Purchase
      Great pictures! Very sharp with excellent color. It is expensive,however.
    • Paolo
      5.0 out of 5 stars Eccezionale !!
      Reviewed in Italy on November 6, 2024
      Style: SEL2470GMVerified Purchase
      Nonostante non sia l'ultima versione è spettacolare, foto nitide , stabilità e perfezione.
      Certo stiamo parlando di un obiettivo AL TOP, ma è per me il più utilizzato per il suo range e per i risultati che si ottengono.
      Consegna e obiettivo perfetti !
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    • Restitutio
      5.0 out of 5 stars 24 - 70 mm
      Reviewed in Spain on August 25, 2024
      Style: SEL2470GMVerified Purchase
      Desde que lo compramos no hemos dejado de usarlo. Justo fue sustituirlo por un 85 mm que siempre llevamos puestos en el cuerpo de nuestra cámara y desde que lo compramos no lo hemos vuelto a quitar.

      Es bien cierto que se trata de la versión GI, pero estamos muy contentos.

      Resultados muy buenos y con nitidez.

      Es la medida estándar que todo fotógrafo debería llevar en su mochila. La versatilidad nos permite abordar diferentes situaciones.
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      Restitutio
      5.0 out of 5 stars
      24 - 70 mm

      Reviewed in Spain on August 25, 2024
      Desde que lo compramos no hemos dejado de usarlo. Justo fue sustituirlo por un 85 mm que siempre llevamos puestos en el cuerpo de nuestra cámara y desde que lo compramos no lo hemos vuelto a quitar.

      Es bien cierto que se trata de la versión GI, pero estamos muy contentos.

      Resultados muy buenos y con nitidez.

      Es la medida estándar que todo fotógrafo debería llevar en su mochila. La versatilidad nos permite abordar diferentes situaciones.
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    • Noya
      5.0 out of 5 stars Impresionante
      Reviewed in Mexico on January 1, 2023
      Style: SEL1224GMVerified Purchase
      Simplemente impresionante, la calidad y el rango es brutal, el mejor que existe
    • michael harrison
      5.0 out of 5 stars not cheap
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 18, 2018
      Style: SEL2470GMVerified Purchase
      strong hands & arms will help you!