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Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Lens for Sony E

SKU: ISO1635GM MFR: SEL1635GM
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Key Features

  • Capture stunning landscapes with the Sony 16-35mm lens's ultra-wide angle, perfect for travel.
  • Experience exceptional sharpness across the frame with this Sony E-mount lens' advanced optics.
  • The f/2.8 maximum aperture excels in low light, creating beautiful bokeh with this wide angle lens.
  • Enjoy fast, precise autofocus ensuring you never miss a shot with this premium Sony GM lens.
  • Built for professionals, this Sony 16-35mm GM lens delivers outstanding image quality every time.
  • Compact and lightweight design makes this 16-35mm zoom lens ideal for on-the-go photography.
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Jim V : would this lens work with the Sony FS9?KYLE C : If the FS9 is E-mount then yes. It's an amazing lens.JOSH D : It should fit any E-Mount body, and that does appear to be (an amazing) one. I suppose it’s not guaranteed that all features of the lens (like extra programmable buttons) are supported from day one, but surely it will work.ERROL H : Yes it should. It's an E Mount lensJERRY H : Yes. It is not a cine lens however so it will likely breathe some when zooming/ or doing a focus pull. I haven't shot much video with this other than on an a7riii. Are you referring to the FX9? If so that is full frame so it would have the same field of view as on a full frame still camera.
Shopper : does it came with the hood?MICHAEL L : Yes, It comes with a petal type hood.DAVID S : Yes, it doesTabita S : yes it came with the hood and with the case! I ordered with the free PC Acc Bundle , it is the same price and it has many useful items https://<a href="http://www.adorama.com/iso1635gma.html." target="_blank">www.adorama.com/iso1635gma.html.</a> Good luck!TIMOTHY R : YesAbdulrahman Z : YesWilliam W S : Yes it didDERICK M : YesNICK M : Yes it does
Shopper : does it came with the hood?ANDREW S : YesSCOTT S : YesJohn T : YesMichael G : Yes Enter an answer to this question.STEVEN B : Yes...when buying new mine came with a lens hood.LINDEL H : YesShakir T : Yup it doesERROL H : YES IT DOESDouglas L : of courseJ R L : yes, it does.Kerry H : Mine did

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2025-07-09T14:10:27

Rated 5 out of 5

landscape and travel lens

I use this lens for travel and wide angle us for landscapes

BOB P.

2025-02-03T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Love this lens but its defect, Sony won't replace

I absolutely love this lens, I bought it in 2019 and I got a few good years out of it. When functional, the image quality is crisp and the ease of use is amazing. Unfortunately I got one of their defect lenses, where the focus breaks and no longer focuses. I read that there were many lenses in this model with this exact problem so I contacted Sony to get a replacement. Unfortunately they did not help me. When spending almost 3,000$ for a lens you expect it to last you a very long time, as it's a big investment. I love Sony's products, I have been a loyal customer for 10 years, but very disappointed in their service.

ari255

2025-01-27T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

I don't think it's worth the extra money

It's good enough but it's not 65% better than its competitors as its price suggests. Sometimes I wonder about its corner sharpness. It has a good weight. The focus ring could have a better feel to it.

bclayyy

2024-09-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this lens!

The shipment was quick and easy! This lens is great and it's not heavy as other GM lenses. I shoot sports and concerts and it lets me get really wide and it's also it's really good for run and gun videography.

Kenia H.

2024-09-08T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I really like it!

Excellent. Very pleased with the quality and results.

Berta

2024-04-08T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for portraits especially for low lighting.

It was not cheap in price but worth every Penney of it. I use it for selling my advertising for newspapers and magazines. I tell clients Will Rogers said I never met a man I didn't like. I say I never took a picture that you are not going to like!

Ad G.

2024-03-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

shape,light

I bought it about one year. it is my every day using lens. Absolutely my favorite!

EdenZ_TX

2024-01-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice lens

Very sharp lens great for landscape and architecutral work.

Hendrix1969

2024-01-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great wide zoom lens!

I've own this lens only for a month but I can say I love it! The last of the trio I needed form Sony

Socalzx

2023-08-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

My Review for FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM

I sold my lens and then discovered that I could not do without it so I purchased another. I use it for street photography to capture the environment and subject, astro and landscape photography. I've found it's not a lens I use often but when I need it, it's invaluable. I'm very happy with the sharpness of the lens and its low light capability. Wish list, I would like it to be lighter in weight.

Cliffcbm

2023-07-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

My Go To Lens

I need a lense with quality glass, speed and super quick auto focus, that helps the camera in low (flashless) light. Usable in 90% of shoots both indoors and whilst doing Landscape Photography

Just B.

2022-11-22T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent lens!

I purchased the lens ~ 3 weeks ago. It's my first full frame lens. I'm absolutely satisfied with it!

Shlomo

2022-10-30T09:34:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Lens

Sweet and lovely

oren r.

2022-10-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens

I bought this lens two month ago, and it is great.

Zeog

2022-10-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM

Excellent build quality, producing fabulous detailed photographs.

Camman61

2022-08-01T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Disappointed

My lense failed me in the middle of an event. Thank God I had some other lenses to continue working but hey? this is a very expensive lense and I had never a problem with Zeiss.

Pedroelperro

2022-07-25T21:48:35

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing Camera!!!!

I haven?t even begun to use all the features of the Sony A7iv. The sharpness of the images will blow your mind! There?s a lot to learn if you want your monies worth from this camera but you?ll be very happy when you finally do master it!

MICHAEL M.

2022-07-16T08:07:06

Rated 5 out of 5

Very Impressed

Great lens for Vacations

Dan D.

2022-07-01T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Brilliant lens!

The lens itself is a work of art. Very nicely put together and works amazingly with the A7Siii body.

Matt D.

2022-05-19T18:40:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Customer for life!!

Great product and great customer service. Adorama helped deliver my product to me in the time needed and it was above and beyond expectations. Customer for life!

KENNETH T.

2022-05-19T18:39:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing lens matched with amazing customer service!

Absolutely love my new lens! What a difference it has made in my photography. Adorama really went above and beyond to make sure i had it in time as well. Customer service was amazing!! I will be a customer for life!

KENNETH T.

2022-05-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Remarkably Shart

After 40 years as a Canon shooter I have made the big leap over to Sony mirrorless and am not looking back. I was slow to make the switch due to the dozen lenses I would ultimately want to replace. But I have been impressed with both the bodies and lenses. This lens is no exception. It is remarkably sharp and quick to auto-focus. Love it.

ken b.

2022-03-09T07:48:37

Rated 5 out of 5

GM lenses rule!

Very versatile and amazing sharpness in a zoom lens. Almost no vignetting or distortion. Not quite as sharp as a prime but more than adequate.

Richard Y.

2022-03-06T07:55:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect lens

Sharp corner to corner, overall a perfect lens, and the filter threads are a bonus!

Rob F.

2022-01-28T23:33:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Wide Angle Zoom

This lens is a must have for landscape shots and vlogging. Best wide-angle lens out there.

MINH R.

2022-01-14T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sony FE 16-35mm 2.8 lens

So far so good. It?s very smooth and sharp images.

Antonio413

2021-12-24T07:33:30

Rated 5 out of 5

New favorite lens!

Super sharp, lightweight for its size. Very content with my purchase.

EQUILA P.

2021-12-21T21:36:52

Rated 5 out of 5

Good tripod.

Good tripod . Sturdy . Too large for me to travel with but I can imagine it will work well on the go too

ZARRISH R.

2021-12-15T07:39:47

Rated 5 out of 5

Early Christmas

I am so happy to have bought this lens for myself. Its so fresh and useful. Despite it being a zoom lens, it is still very sharp. Wow! No regrets here.

SAVANNA W.

2021-12-10T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens under all point of views!

I've recently switched to Sony, and I bought this lens as wide-angle lens. It is fantastic piece of gear that I cannot suggest highly enough. Both the feel of the device and the pictures are amazing. It is sharp to a fault and it's great for high focus/boken effect.

Tommaso88

Sony 16-35mm F2.8 GM Specifications

General

General

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  • Brand

    Sony

  • Lens Series

    None

  • Color

    Black

  • Lens Type

    Wide Angle to Telephoto Zoom

  • Lens Mount

    Sony E (Full Frame)

  • Format Compatibility

    35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Closest Focus Distance

    11.02" / 28 cm

  • Focal Length

    16-35mm

  • Angle Of View

    107 - 63

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    Not Applicable

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/2.8

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/22

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.19x

  • Filter Size

    82mm

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    16 Elements / 13 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    11, Rounded

  • Dimensions Diameter x Length

    3.48 x 4.79" (88.5 x 121.6 mm)

  • Weight

    1.50 lb / 680 g

Features

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  • Image Stabilization

    None

  • UPC Code

    027242899995

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49 Accessories for Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Lens for Sony E

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Designed For Use With:

  • Sony a7R IV
  • Sony a7S III
  • Sony a7 II
  • Sony a7 III
  • Sony a7 IV
  • Sony A7C
  • Sony a7C II
  • Sony a7CR
  • Sony a7R II
  • Sony a7R III
  • Sony a7R V
  • Sony a9
  • Sony a9 II
  • Sony a9 III
  • Sony Alpha 1
  • Sony ZV-E1
  • Sony A7
  • Sony A7R
  • Sony a7S
  • Sony A7S II

Compatible With Restrictions:*

* If using a APS-C Lens on a Full Frame Camera OR Full-Frame Lens on a APS-C Camera then Image sensor will be narrowed down to APS-C size.

  • Sony A3000
  • Sony a5000
  • Sony a5100
  • Sony A6000
  • Sony a6100
  • Sony a6300
  • Sony a6400
  • Sony a6500
  • Sony a6600
  • Sony a6700
  • Sony NEX C3
  • Sony NEX-3
  • Sony NEX-5
  • Sony NEX-5R
  • Sony NEX-5T
  • Sony NEX-6
  • Sony NEX-7
  • Sony NEX-F3
  • Sony ZV-E10
  • Sony ZV-E10 II

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For any questions about compatibility with this product, call us at 800-223-2500 or you can email us any time.

About Sony 16-35mm F2.8 GM

PRO REVIEW by Nastasia Yakoub, Photographer and Travel Blogger

"I shoot a lot of hotel rooms and vast landscapes during my travels and nothing captures the grand scenes like this incredible wide angle lens."

Sony 16-35mm 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 at, this lens delivers consistently superb resolution from corner to corner, with stunning background bokeh when required. A compact, lightweight design makes it manageable for active shooting.

Fast, high-resolution

The first wide-angle G Master zoom lens offers performance that will take full advantage of the high-resolution potential of the latest and future camera bodies. The most advanced Sony optical and mechanical technologies come together to deliver extraordinary rendering and clarity.

Fast, high-resolution F2.8 16–35 mm zoom

High corner-to-corner resolution

Uncompromised optical design achieves extremely high resolution and contrast. Landscapes, architecture, interiors, and other expansive subjects are captured with outstanding corner-to-corner sharpness. Aspherical elements minimize distortion, while ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements effectively control chromatic aberration.

High corner-to-corner resolution
Gorgeous background bokeh

Gorgeous background bokeh

Shooting up close at F2.8 can produce some extraordinary background bokeh. Use this capability to shoot portraits, for example, with dynamic, painterly backgrounds consisting of smooth, expressive bokeh that makes the subject stand out clearly.

Light and compact for high mobility

Light and compact for high mobility

Class-leading size and weight reductions have been achieved while maintaining outstanding optical performance. This lens is an ideal match for compact E-mount bodies, providing a portable, manageable system that's easy to take along on hiking.

Balance of resolution and bokeh

This lens features two Sony XA (extreme aspherical) elements with 0.01 micron surface precision. Distortion that tends to occur in wide-angle zoom lenses is meticulously controlled, as are astigmatism and field curvature. Unattractive onion-ring bokeh is effectively suppressed by XA (extreme aspherical) elements so that smooth, beautiful bokeh is achieved in out-of-focus areas.

A perfect balance of resolution and bokeh
Clarity and contrast in any light

Clarity and contrast

Sony's original Nano AR Coating suppresses spurious reflections that can cause flare and ghosting in backlit and other challenging lighting situations, for consistently high contrast and clarity. Freedom from flare over a wide range of incident light angles provides greater framing and composing flexibility, particularly at wide-angle focal lengths. (1. Nano AR Coating / 2. Glass / 3. Transmitted light)

Optimum resolution at any focal length

Optimum resolution

Consistently high resolution is achieved from infinity to the closest focusing distance. This lens employs a floating focus mechanism with two independently driven lens groups. This system helps to reduce all types of aberration to minimum levels and thereby maintain sharp, high-resolution rendering from infinity focus for landscapes & all the way down to close focus for portraits and similar subjects.

Fast, precise autofocus
Two DDSSM (Direct Drive SSM) systems employing original Sony piezoelectric motors directly drive two focus groups in a floating focus configuration. The focus groups are positioned with high precision for the highest possible focus accuracy. DDSSM is quiet too, making it ideal for shooting movies as well as stills.

Fluorine coated front element
The lens's front element features a fluorine coating that helps to prevent fingerprints on the lens and stop dirt from sticking, and makes it easier to wipe away any dirt and fingerprints that do appear on the lens surface.

Smooth, versatile operation
A focus hold button, manual focus ring, AF/MF switch, and other controls provide versatile fingertip operation. The focus hold button can be customized via a body menu that allows a variety of functions to be assigned to the button to match the user's needs.

11 blades enhance bokeh beauty

11 blades enhance bokeh beauty

Sony's original 11-blade circular aperture contributes to even greater bokeh quality. Design and materials have been revised to maintain a round shape; and the full beauty of the lens's bokeh is achieved without compromise.

High reliability in harsh conditions

High reliability in harsh conditions

The overall design of this lens is dust and moisture resistant for extra protection and reliable operation in challenging environments. Shoot with confidence in light rain or windy conditions.

Features

  • G Master performance with excellent corner-to-corner resolution and sharpness at all zoom and focus settings
  • Lightweight, compact design for high mobility
  • Precise, quiet autofocus
  • Professional operation and reliability 
  • Designed to achieve 50 line pairs/mm resolving power
  • Two XA (extreme aspherical) elements w/ high surface precision
  • Constant F2.8 max aperture maintains exposure and depth of field
  • Uncompromising G Master design for smooth bokeh and high resolution
  • 11-blade circular aperture contributes to gorgeous bokeh
  • Two Direct Drive SSM (DDSSM) for fast, quiet, precise focusing
  • Nano AR Coating dramatically reduces flare and ghosting
  • ED glass w/ multi‐coating reduces chromatic aberration
  • Instant auto/manual focus selection via a AF/MF switch
  • Customizable focus hold button expands operability
  • Fluorine front-element coating helps repel dirt and fingerprints

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months for parts and 3 months for labor.

Key Features

  • Capture stunning landscapes with the Sony 16-35mm lens's ultra-wide angle, perfect for travel.
  • Experience exceptional sharpness across the frame with this Sony E-mount lens' advanced optics.
  • The f/2.8 maximum aperture excels in low light, creating beautiful bokeh with this wide angle lens.
  • Enjoy fast, precise autofocus ensuring you never miss a shot with this premium Sony GM lens.
  • Built for professionals, this Sony 16-35mm GM lens delivers outstanding image quality every time.
  • Compact and lightweight design makes this 16-35mm zoom lens ideal for on-the-go photography.

What's in the box:

  • Sony 16-35mm F2.8 GM E-Mount Lens
  • Front and Rear Lens Caps
  • ALC-SH149 Bayonet Type Lens Hood (Petal Shaped)
  • Sony 1 Year Warranty