Sony G Master SEL1635GM2 16-35mm
A 20% weight reduction to just 547g makes this f/2.8 zoom remarkably portable without sacrificing its constant aperture or weather-sealed build. Four XD Linear Motors deliver fast, silent autofocus and the 0.32x maximum magnification offers close-focusing versatility rare in wide-angle zooms. This lens is best for landscape and architecture photographers who need a lightweight, full-frame 16-35mm optic for demanding field work.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong optical (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong social proof (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong versatility (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average aperture (24th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 15 |
| Groups | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 5 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 82 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | XD Linear Motors |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 221 |
| Max Magnification | 0.32x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony G Master SEL1635GM2 16-35mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16-35mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-70mm | 28-200mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Canon RF | L-Mount | Panasonic Sigma L |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 547 | 615 | 92 | 495 | 413 | 297 |
| AF Type | XD Linear Motors | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony G Master SEL1635GM2 16-35mm | 98.1 | 40.1 | 63.5 | 44.3 | 94.6 | 24 | 75.4 | 88 | 35.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.6 | 84 | 57.8 | 86.5 | 98.8 | 76.8 | 99.6 | 83.1 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 74.8 | 96.3 | 88.4 | 73.5 | 76.8 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 80.5 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 85.4 | 86 | 67.2 | 77.3 | 84.4 | 83.7 | 77.5 | 88 | 98.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.6 | 77.7 | 73.8 | 89.5 | 90.9 | 71.2 | 95.6 | 75.4 | 99.4 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 85.4 | 95.9 | 71.2 | 96.2 | 57.2 | 93 | 34.1 | 49.9 | 80.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.co.uk 1 offer From £1,799
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Usage Scores
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