Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM

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Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
MakerSony
Lens mount(s) Sony E-mount
Technical data
Type Zoom
Focal length16-35mm
Image format 35mm full-frame
Aperture (max/min)f/2.8-22.0
Close focus distance0.28 metres (0.92 ft)
Max. magnification1:5 (0.19x)
Diaphragm blades11
Construction16 elements in 13 groups
Features
Manual focus override Yes check.svg Yes
Weather-sealing Yes check.svg Yes
Lens-based stabilization X mark.svg No
Aperture ringX mark.svg No
Unique featuresGM-series lens
ApplicationLandscape, Architectural
Physical
Max. length122 millimetres (4.8 in)
Diameter89 millimetres (3.5 in)
Weight680 grams (1.50 lb)
Filter diameter82mm
Accessories
Lens hoodPetal-shape
History
Introduction2017
Retail info
MSRP $2199 USD

The Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM is a premium constant maximum aperture wide-angle full-frame (FE) zoom lens for the Sony E-mount, announced by Sony on May 17, 2017. The lens is scheduled for release on August 31, 2017. [1]

Contents

This lens is part of Sony's professional GM zoom lens of the FE 12-24mm F2.8, FE 16-35mm F2.8, FE 24-70mm F2.8, and FE 70-200mm F2.8. Though designed for Sony's full frame E-mount cameras, the lens can be used on Sony's APS-C E-mount camera bodies, with an equivalent full-frame field-of-view of 24–52.5mm.

Build quality

The lens showcases a weather resistant matte-black plastic exterior with a pair of rubber focus and zoom rings. The barrel of the lens telescopes outward from the main lens body as it's zoomed in from 16mm to 35mm. The lens does not feature image stabilization.

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References

  1. "Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM: Digital Photography Review" . Retrieved 2017-06-18.