FE 16 35mm F2.8 GM II Full frame Large aperture Standard Zoom G Master Lens E mount for Sony Alpha Cameras Black

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FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Full-frame Large-aperture Standard Zoom G Master Lens E-mount for Sony Alpha Cameras - Black

Model:: SEL1635GM2; |
SKU:: 6559786

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Customers appreciate the top-notch sharpness and superior build quality that this product offers. Users also find the lighter weight to be a welcome upgrade for portability. Additionally, the inclusion of an aperture ring is frequently highlighted as a nice touch that enhances the overall experience.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Elite waterfall lens
VSL1 Posted 1 month ago
The Sony 16–35mm is an incredible lens and easily one of my favorites in my camera bag. I primarily use it for photographing waterfalls and landscapes, and it’s absolutely perfect for that type of photography. At 16mm, it gives me that huge, immersive perspective that works especially well around waterfalls, where I want to capture the water along with the surrounding forest, rocks, moss, and foreground. Being able to zoom to 35mm also gives me enough flexibility to tighten up the composition without constantly changing lenses. The image quality is outstanding. Photos come out extremely sharp with beautiful detail throughout the frame, which is especially noticeable in landscapes with lots of fine details like trees, ferns, moss, rocks, and moving water. For long-exposure waterfall photography, this lens is a beast. It has become one of those lenses that I can throw on my camera before heading into the forest and know I’ll come home with something I’m happy with. If you shoot waterfalls, forests, or landscapes, the Sony 16–35mm is an absolute workhorse. It’s easily one of the best pieces of photography gear I’ve purchased and a lens I plan on keeping in my bag for a very long time.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Posted 1 month ago
Hello VSL1, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL1635GM2 is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (10/5/2026) Sony Social Support
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Changes the game
Jordan Posted 2 years ago
This lens completely changed my camera, i had the standard kit lens when you buy the A7IV which is decent and gets the job done but this makes such a world of a difference lol. The sharpness of the image is unreal, the price sucks but you get what you pay for. I use this camera for a mix of things, I vlog with it for my social media page and just got back into photography with it. The aperture ring is so nice to have and it is lighter than the first edition which is great. The goal is to get the trinity: 16-35, 24-70, and 70-200. These lenses are built to last a very long time and will capture life greatest moments in the best of quality. For that I am willing to shell out the extra money. Buy once cry once
I would recommend this to a friend
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Posted 2 years ago
Hi Jordan,

Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

Thank you for your feedback on our SEL1635GM2 lens. We are glad to hear that you're satisfied with the performance of our lens so far and that you find it worthy to buy Thank you for choosing Sony!

If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.

Rubychelle

12-19-2023

Sony Social Support
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Wide Zoom Lens Ever
djt12793 Posted 6 months ago
This lens blows me away every time. So sharp and so fast. Never go on a trip without it.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Posted 5 months ago
Hello djt12793, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL1635GM2
is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (5/9/2026) Sony Social Support
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Superior Landscape Lens
DillonP Posted 2 years ago
So much lighter and compact in comparison to Sony’s first 16-35mm GM. The build quality is great and the aperture ring is a nice touch. I would recommend this lens to anyone who is willing to purchase at such an expensive price point. I haven’t done Astro with it yet, but will report back.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Posted 2 years ago
Hi DillonP,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL1635GM2 lens. We are glad to hear that you found it as a superior lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 8-1-2024
Sony Social Support
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect tool for Automotive Photographer's.
TonyLocoFotos Posted 2 years ago
Picture quality is amazing!! Lens is very lightweight, fast focus and perfect for my rolling shot photography. I highly recommend this lens to all automotive photographers.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Posted 2 years ago
Hello TonyLocoFotos, Thank you for sharing your feedback on this lens. We are happy to hear you are enjoying the amazing quality from this beast. Thank you for sharing. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. -Linda 12-01-23 Sony Social Support
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very versatile lens
SANTANAD Posted 2 months ago
Of all the lenses I have tried, this is my favorite, highly recommended, excellent quality and price, you can say that it is the perfect lens
I would recommend this to a friend
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Posted 2 months ago
Hello SANTANAD, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL1635GM2 is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (8/26/2026) Sony Social Support
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best all around lens game changer.
iPad Posted 1 year ago
This is an excellent lens ,I use it daily and I am a traveling photographer.I have got some amazing photos with it and awards from the pictures.I would recommend saving up or buying interest free from Best Buy like I did , you won’t be disappointed I promise.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Posted 1 year ago
Hi iPad,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL1635GM2 lens. We are glad to hear that you found it as the best all around lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 2-13-2025
Sony Social Support
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony 16-35 f2.8 GM ii
DavidP Posted 7 months ago
Super light and sharp! Was debating on the 16-35 f4 PZ and the 16-25 f2.8 G but pulled the trigger and do not regret one bit. A little pricey but worth it for long term use!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Posted 7 months ago
Hi DavidP,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL1635GM2 lens. We are glad to hear that you love it and found it as a light and sharp lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 3-28-2026
Sony Social Support
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing lens
BENITEZ Posted 4 months ago
Amazing sharpness and quality on this lens. Feels very natural and smooth.
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Posted 4 months ago
Hello BENITEZ Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL1635GM2 is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (6/29/2026) Sony Social Support
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony 16-35 2.8 GMII is a winner!
PMarz Posted 8 months ago
Sony really hit it out of the park with the GMII version of this lens. It's lighter-weight is a welcome upgrade and the sharpness of the glass is wonderful. High quality throughout.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Posted 8 months ago
Hello PMarz, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL1635GM2
is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (3/8/2026) Sony Social Support
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great lens with high price tag
Oleg Posted 1 year ago
Reduced weight comparing to Gen 1, and the same great quality - making difference for me when travelling with a lot of lens in a backpack. Great range for travel photos - especially in the small cities when you need to fit a lot in your frame. But price is quite high
I would recommend this to a friend
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Posted 1 year ago
Hi Oleg, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are happy to hear you are overall happy with this lens. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 09-06-25 Sony Social Support
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Lens
Chris Posted 1 month ago
Got this lens for my Sony A7r VI. This completes my setup with 50-150 F2. Great picture quality and fast auto focus
I would recommend this to a friend
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Posted 1 month ago
Hello Chris, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL1635GM2
is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (10/5/2026) Sony Social Support
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Go Out and Buy IT!!!!
Rick Posted 2 years ago
This is a fantastic ultra wide-wide lens. I have only used this a few times now and so far I am very impressed. I also have the Sony 14 mm prime which is excellent, but you can definitely see the distortion in those pics. The 16-35 focal range has none to very minimal distortion (you probably won't even be able to notice at 16mm). The GMII has fast and reliable AF and is much lighter than its predecessor.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Posted 2 years ago
Hi Rick,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL1635GM2 lens. We are glad to hear that you are impressed with it and found it as a fantastic lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 5-21-2024
Sony Social Support
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The lens that I needed for Landscape
Greatbuyguy Posted 4 months ago
This lens lends out great sharpness, I am coming from the Sigma Art Line, and this adds great value to my video and photo productions.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Posted 4 months ago
Hello Greatbuyguy, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL1635GM2 is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (6/26/2026) Sony Social Support
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great lens
AlphaHayz Posted 1 year ago
It’s a phenomenal lens. I wish it was little bit smaller but overall I love the picture and video quality and the autofocus is exceptional.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Posted 1 year ago
Hello AlphaHayz, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL1635GM2
is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (8/3/2025) Sony Social Support
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Super Sharp!
COLT Posted 4 months ago
Threres nothing like a sony product, having better glass is more important than having a better camera!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Posted 4 months ago
Hello COLT, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL1635GM2
is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (7/6/2026) Sony Social Support
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
BEST WIDE ANGLE LENS
Willem Posted 8 months ago
amazing ! Takes the best wide angle shots, very good quality build as well. Does very good in low light
I would recommend this to a friend
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Posted 8 months ago
Hello Willem, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL1635GM2 is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (3/8/2026) Sony Social Support
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best wide angle zoom for Sony E mount
Dominic Posted 1 year ago
Great wide angle zoom lens. Superior optics and build quality.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Posted 1 year ago
Hi Dominic, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are happy to hear you are loving the quality of this lens. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 1-4-25 Sony Social Support
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Open Box listed as "Excellent", Wrong Lens Hood.
ArthurF Posted 2 years ago
So I bought an open box 16-35mm 2.8 GM II. It was listed as excellent condition. When I got it, I noticed that the lens hood was swapped out for a different one. The inside of the lens hood had white fuzz and that was what got me looking at it more. It included the one that normally goes on the 24-70mm 2.8 GM. I saved $200 buying used, but ended up having to spend $50 for a new hood. The lens itself was in great condition. I will do myself a favor and just spend the money on new next time.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Posted 2 years ago
Hi ArthurF, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL1635GM2 lens. We are glad to hear that you think our lens works as it should. Thank you so much for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Pakorn (Sony Social Support)
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I like the how wide it is
ADRIANR Posted 2 weeks ago
I always just use close up shots for sport photos or videos
I would recommend this to a friend
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Posted 2 weeks ago
Hi ADRIANR,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL1635GM2 lens. We are glad to hear that you love it and found it as a great lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 10-16-2026
Sony Social Support