{"id":96751,"date":"2023-08-29T10:02:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T14:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=96751"},"modified":"2023-08-29T14:35:55","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T18:35:55","slug":"sony-16-35mm-ii-lens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/sony-16-35mm-ii-lens\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony FE 16-35mm f2.8 G Master II Lens: Hands-On Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>One of Sony\u2019s most popular lenses among\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/best-sony-camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">all kinds of Sony creators<\/a>\u00a0just received a major upgrade \u2014 introducing the brand-new\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/iso1635gm2.html\">Sony FE 16-35 f2.8 G Master II Lens<\/a><\/strong>. This is the second version of the original\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/iso1635gm.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">16-35mm f2.8 G Master Lens<\/a>, and is certain to bring many improvements that will entice creators to make the upgrade. Let\u2019s review some of the new features.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"Sony a7C II &amp;amp; a7CR Compact Cameras + FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Lens | Hands on\" style=\"width:1280px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe hidef\" id=\"WYL_ymQ4gTbFt20\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/ymQ4gTbFt20\/maxresdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ymQ4gTbFt20\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT6M34S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2023-08-29T14:00:41Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_ymQ4gTbFt20\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/ymQ4gTbFt20\/maxresdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">Sony a7C II &amp; a7CR Compact Cameras + FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Lens | Hands on<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ymQ4gTbFt20\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/ymQ4gTbFt20\/0.jpg\" alt=\"Sony a7C II &amp;amp; a7CR Compact Cameras + FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Lens | Hands on\" width=\"1280\" height=\"700\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Sony announced three new products, the a7CR, the a7C II, and the 16-35mm f\/2.8 GM II. Join Sal D&#039;Alia as he goes upstate New York to test each one and gives us a breakdown of their capabilities and improvements. Are these powerful compact cameras and a higher-resolution zoom lens worth checking out? \u2718 Sony Alpha a7C II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body, Black https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/isoa7cm2b.html \u2718 Sony Alpha a7C II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body, Silver https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/isoa7cm2s.html \u2718 Sony FE 16-35mm f\/2.8 GM II G Master Lens https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/iso1635gm2.html \u2718 Sony Alpha a7CR Mirrorless Digital Camera Body, Black https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/isoa7cr.html \u2718 Sony Alpha a7CR Mirrorless Digital Camera Body, Silver https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/isoa7crs.html Key Features of the *Sony a7CR Camera* \u25ba Has 61MP \u25ba Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor \u25ba 7.0 step 5-axis in-body image stabilization \u25ba Pixel Shift Multi-Shooting \u25ba 693-point phase-detection AF covering 79% of the image area \u25ba 8fps w\/AP\/AE in mechanical 7fps electronic \u25ba FF 4K 60fps \u25ba 10bit 4:2:2, S-log, Creative Look, S-Cinetone\/M-LUT \u25ba Digital audio interface supports up to 4ch audio recording Key Features of the *Sony a7C II Camera* \u25ba Has 33MP \u25ba Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor \u25ba 7.0 step 5-axis in-body image stabilization \u25ba 759-point phase-detection AF covering 94% of the image area \u25ba 10fps w\/AF\/AE in mechanical or electronic \u25ba FF 4K 30fps with 7K oversampling \u25ba 10bit 4:2:2, S-log, Creative Look, S-Cinetone\/M-LUT \u25ba Full-pixel readout and no pixel binning \u25ba APS-C 4K 60fps \u25ba Digital audio interface supports up to 4ch audio recording Key Features of the *Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Lens* \u25ba Smaller, Lighter, and has a higher resolution than the previous model \u25ba 15 elements in 12 groups \u25ba Reduced chromatic aberration \u25ba 8.6 Inches minimum focus \u25ba Minimal Focus breathing \u2192 Articles: Sony Announces New A7CR and A7c Mark II Cameras https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/sony-a7cr-a7cii-cameras\/ Sony FE 16-35mm f2.8 G Master II Lens: Hands-On Review https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/sony-16-35mm-ii-lens\/ Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:42 Sony a7CR and Sony a7C II Megapixels 01:05 Sony a7C Extension Grip 01:25 Sony a7CR Autofocus, Shutter Speed, and IBIS 01:57 Sony a7CR Pixel Shift Multi-Shooting 02:25 Sony a7CR Video features 02:52 Sony a7C II Autofocus, Shutter Speed and IBIS 03:18 Sony a7C II Video Features 03:52 Sony a7C II Auto framing 04:25 Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Specifications 05:16 Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Astrophotography *Salvatore D&#039;Alia* is a filmmaker, photographer &amp; content Creator. Italian-born and raised, moved to NYC in 2010 after graduating from the Academy of Cinema and TV of Milan. Sal started his career as a freelance director, producer, camera operator, and editor. He has worked for many Fortune 500 companies and artists such as Madonna, Ed Sheeran, Blake Shelton, and others. Sal is a pioneer of original content for the web, his work can be quantified with more than 1 Billion views on YouTube spreading from music to sports and art. He&#039;s the Brand Content Lead at Adorama and, since 2016, has been a Sony Alpha ambassador and one of the founding members of the Sony Alpha Collective. 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We\u2019ve always known the Sony G Master glass to offer amazing image quality, but the set of f2.8 lenses hasn\u2019t quite been known for their compact weight and size. Many travel and outdoor photographers have avoided these lenses for the sheer fact that they were not as portable as some other Sony lens options. Now, with the new upgrades, this lens is far smaller and lighter than the previous model. It is the smallest and lightest lens in Sony\u2019s f2.8 holy trinity of lenses (including the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/iso2470gm2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">24-70mm f\/2.8<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/iso70200gm2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">70-200mm f\/2.8<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/sonya7c-27-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/sonya7c-27-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/sonya7c-27-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/sonya7c-27.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shot by Sal D&#8217;Alia \/ Adorama<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Optical Improvements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sony Extreme Aspherical (XA) lens enhancements give this new lens four major optical improvements, offering even better image quality than before. The G Master series has set the standard for excellent optical quality with minimal&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/chromatic-aberration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chromatic aberration<\/a>. You can expect superb corner-to-corner image quality and reduced chromatic aberration even in backlit scenes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-035-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-035-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-035-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-035.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo taken using the Sony FE 16-35mm f2.8 G Master II Lens. Shot by Sal D&#8217;Alia \/ Adorama.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Focusing Distance&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For macro shooters, you\u2019ll find this new lens to have an improved focusing distance of 8.6 meters. This means that you can get closer than ever before to your subject, resulting in interesting or abstract images when paired with the wide-angle 16mm focal length.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you can zoom in to 35mm to get an up-close and personal view of your subject. Regardless of your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/17-types-of-photography-which-niche-is-right-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">photography niche<\/a>, a closer minimum focusing distance is certain to come in handy at some point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-038-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-038-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-038-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-038.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo taken using the Sony FE 16-35mm f2.8 G Master II Lens. Shot by Sal D&#8217;Alia \/ Adorama.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Minimal Focus Breathing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Creators can expect high performance autofocus and video capabilities on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/iso1635gm2.html\">16-35mm f2.8 G Master II lens<\/a>. The lens features minimal focus breathing for smooth movie imagery, which is critical for high quality video footage. We can expect the autofocus to be the same lightning-fast system that we are accustomed to with the Sony G-Master lenses, giving you accurate auto focus in incredibly short times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Balanced Weight<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, despite the external zoom present on the lens, the weight has been balanced in such a way that you don\u2019t need to adjust&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/choosing-the-right-gimbal-tripod-head\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">your gimbal<\/a>&nbsp;when you zoom in or out. Any creators who shoot video using a gimbal know how frustrating it can be to constantly rebalance a gimbal when using a zoom lens. Ultimately, this will save you time as a videographer, so you can spend more time getting the perfect shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Should Buy This Lens?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-029-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-029-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-029-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-029.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo taken using the Sony FE 16-35mm f2.8 G Master II Lens. Shot by Sal D&#8217;Alia \/ Adorama.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Macro Photographers&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First and foremost, anyone who currently owns the 16-35mm f2.8 lens should consider upgrading to the Mark II version. The improvements are major and will make this lens an even larger asset in your bag. Especially for creators who care about size and weight, or shooting&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/camera-settings-macro-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">macro images<\/a>, this new lens is a must-have. It\u2019s hard to imagine higher quality optics than the original 16-35mm, but thanks for the latest XA enhancements, this lens includes four major optical improvements for the best images possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-032-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-032-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-032-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-032.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo taken using the Sony FE 16-35mm f2.8 G Master II Lens. Shot by Sal D&#8217;Alia \/ Adorama.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Landscape and Portrait Photographers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, any Sony shooter should consider this lens. The popular wide-angle focal length of 16mm is excellent for landscapes, architecture, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/how-to-photograph-the-perfect-cityscape\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cityscapes<\/a>. The ability to zoom all the way to 35mm for things like portraits and sports provides versatility for any creator.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 16-35mm range is a must-have for nearly any creator out there, and this is one of the best wide-angle zooms offered for Sony cameras. If the weight and size of the original 16-35mm f2.8 was holding you back from picking it up, you now have a far lighter and more compact version in the new Mark II version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-092-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-092-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-092-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-092.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo taken using the Sony FE 16-35mm f2.8 G Master II Lens. Shot by Sal D&#8217;Alia \/ Adorama.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Videographers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Those shooting video should certainly consider this lens with all its video upgrades. Minimal focus breathing helps videographers receive better footage, while the external zoom doesn\u2019t require your gimbal to be rebalanced after zooming. High performance autofocus keeps your subject in focus, and industry-leading optical performance will give you spectacular footage straight out of the camera.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, reduced chromatic aberration is crucial for videographers, especially when shooting backlit scenes. All things considered: this should be a go-to lens for videographers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-050-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-050-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-050-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-050.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo taken using the Sony FE 16-35mm f2.8 G Master II Lens. Shot by Sal D&#8217;Alia \/ Adorama.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Comparing Sony Lenses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned earlier, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/iso1635gm2.html\">lens<\/a> is a direct upgrade over the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/iso1635gm.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sony FE 16-35mm f2.8 G Master Lens<\/a>. Perhaps, most importantly, the new lens is 20% lighter and 10% smaller, while still offering the same versatility and even higher optical quality than its predecessor.  The minimum focusing distance has been improved to 8.6 inches (vs. 11 inches) and chromatic aberration has also been reduced from the previous model.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a lot to love about this new wide-angle G Master zoom lens for Sony shooters. Small and compact seems to be the way of the future, and Sony has made some excellent improvements to one of their most popular lenses that is sure to get creators excited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ISO1635GM2\"  class=\"west_sku_post\" data=\"ISO1635GM2\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/brands\/Sony\">Shop All Sony New Arrivals<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of Sony\u2019s most popular lenses among\u00a0all kinds of Sony creators\u00a0just received a major upgrade \u2014 introducing the brand-new\u00a0Sony FE 16-35 f2.8 G Master II Lens. This is the second version of the original\u00a016-35mm f2.8 G Master Lens, and is certain to bring many improvements that will entice creators to make the upgrade. 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