Sony Alpha a9 II Mirrorless Camera with FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II G Master Lens

- Alpha a9 II Mirrorless Camera -
Over the years, the Alpha a9 II Mirrorless Camera has been specifically designed to cater to the demanding needs of professional sports photographers and photojournalists. This high-quality, advanced camera delivers unparalleled performance, including blackout-free continuous shooting at a remarkable speed of up to 20 frames per second. This is coupled with Auto Focus and Auto Exposure tracking that performs 60 calculations per second, ensuring every shot is perfect.

In addition to continuous shooting at up to 10 fps with a mechanical shutter, the Alpha a9 II boasts an evolved Artificial Intelligence autofocus system. This innovative feature includes Real Time AF tracking, ensuring accurate image acquisition every time. The camera's built-in connectivity and file delivery are tailored to suit the professional's workflow, with file transfer over SSL or TLS encryption (FTPS) for enhanced data security.

The Alpha a9 II is a product of the world's largest sensor manufacturer and features the fastest 35mm full-frame 24.2 MP1 stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor. This powerful sensor includes several features that contribute to its high-speed performance and outstanding image quality. The separate circuit and pixel layers allow for a significant increase in processing speed for the large volume of data, which can also be temporarily stored in internal memory. This contributes to a substantial increase in overall pixel readout speed.

The combination of this advanced sensor and the evolved BIONZ X processing enables blackout-free continuous shooting at up to 20 fps with up to 60 AF/AE tracking calculations per second. The camera also offers silent, vibration-free electronic shutter speeds up to 1/32000 sec, Anti-Distortion Shutter operation, and other capabilities. These sophisticated features add up to unprecedented speed from a full-frame camera without interference from mechanical devices. The Alpha a9 II Mirrorless Camera is not just a camera; it's a powerful tool for capturing life's most dynamic moments.

- FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II G Master Lens -

The world's smallest, lightest1 F2.8 wide-angle zoom
The FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II delivers dynamic wide-angle perspectives with extraordinary resolution and bokeh while maximizing the speed and performance of advanced camera bodies. Unequalled AF performance provides significant advantages for stills and movies in a versatile lens that is also the smallest and lightest of its kind.

Breathtaking G Master resolution
High spatial resolution results in detailed rendering right out to the image edges throughout the 16-35 mm zoom range, even with the lens wide open. Five aspherical elements include three XA (extreme aspherical) elements, and aberration is effectively controlled for an outstanding blend of high resolution and gorgeous bokeh.

Extraordinary resolution and bokeh
Smooth, beautiful bokeh is made possible by a large F2.8 maximum aperture, innovative optical design, and an advanced 11-blade aperture unit. The FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II also offers outstanding close-up performance with a minimum focusing distance of 0.73 ft (0.22 m) throughout the zoom range and maximum magnification of 0.32x. Get close for dynamic perspectives while deep bokeh adds extra expressive capability.

Refined for outstanding movie imagery
Reduced focus breathing, focus shift, and axis shift when zooming contribute to smooth movie imagery, while XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motors and an advanced aperture unit reduce noise and vibration. A center of gravity that changes very little contributes to agile, stable maneuverability when shooting handheld, and eliminates the need for readjustment after changing the zoom setting when using a gimbal.

AF that is smooth, precise, quiet, and lightning fast
The FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II uses a floating focus mechanism that includes four original XD Linear Motors and precise lens control for up to approx. 2x2 higher AF speed. Continuous shooting at up to 30 fps is possible with Sony's a1 camera. It reliably acquires focus and smoothly tracks subjects, easily achieving the critical focus required for slow motion and 4K/8K movies.

The world's smallest and lightest in its class
Even though it is the smallest and lightest F2.8 16-35 mm zoom in the world, the FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II delivers extraordinary imaging quality thanks to XA elements and Super ED glass (extra-low dispersion) in an advanced optical design. Lightweight high-thrust XD Linear Motors further contribute to a low overall weight of just 19.3 oz. (547 g). That's about 20% lighter than the E 16-35mm F2.8 GM. Overall length is a compact 4-1/2 in. (111.5 mm).

Professional control and reliability
A click ON/OFF switch and lock switch offer flexible aperture control, while two focus hold buttons provide convenient access for horizontal or vertical shooting. One function can be assigned to the focus hold buttons from the body menus. All seams feature structural sealing, buttons and switches are fitted with silicone rubber gaskets, and a rubber ring seals the lens mount for protection against dust and moisture.

Features:
• The world's smallest, lightest full-frame F2.8 wide-angle zoom
• Breathtaking G Master image quality right out to the edges of the frame
• Extraordinary resolution and bokeh throughout the zoom range
• Autofocus that is smooth, precise, quiet, and lightning fast
• Revealing close-up performance at all focal lengths
• Refined movie imagery with minimized focus breathing, focus and axial shift
• Optimally balanced for filmmaking with gimbals
• Nano AR coating II suppresses reflections, flare and ghosting
• Aperture ring, click/de-click switch and iris lock for professional iris control
• Natural, linear and precise manual focus response
• Customizable focus hold buttons, AF/MF switch provide direct control
• Dust and moisture resistant for robust reliability
• Front fluorine coating repels fingerprints, dust, water and oil
• Petal shaped, ALC-SH177 lens hood with low profile design