Customer Ratings & Reviews

Outstanding wide-angle zoom with sharp edge-to-edge detail, beautiful colors, and fast f/2.8 aperture. Perfect for landscapes, travel, and events with reliable autofocus and premium build quality.

G Master definitely represents the top of the line lens for Sony. My camera is the A9ii which is meant for all GM glass. Buying this lens exceeded all my expectations. Sharp from corner to corner. Remember Sony Cameras and lens can go much higher on F stop mean F10 and above for outdoors and high ISO. Night its tack sharp at 2.8 as well. Do not waste time by trying to go cheap if you already invested in a top notch camera.

First impressions of this lens are really good. I've done some test shots comparing against two other lenses in the focal range. Comparing against the Sony 28mm with 16mm conversion lens and with the Zeiss FE 35mm F2.8 lens (my favorite) Attached are a couple of test shots – nothing too special, I'm not DxOMark – check out their review when they get to it.

This lens is great for landscape photography and zooms to 35mm for portraits without looking rounded or distorted. I highly recommend this lens, a 50mm f1.4 and the 70-200 f2.8 g master.

This was the pre-eminent lens in this category and is an absolute go to landscape lens for tourist rich kids at Burning Man. Why haul 3 primes when you know you can't change them in the dust and drugs of a hot desert night? This is the answer to all those pro's with their medium format Hasselblad 12mm fisheye poser images stealing your instagram influencer girlfriend with their superior web content. AND THIS IS THE EXACT SAME LENS JIMI HENDRIX USED TO PHOTOGRAPH THE BEATLES AT MONTEREY POP IN 1967. Own a piece of history and a yardstick of notoriety!

One first purchases for my sony lenses collection. Super sharp lens. Sony 16-35mm f2.8 GM lens

Great having the 2.8 for low-light environments. Great piece within the holy trinity. High quality images and video.

Amazing wide angle lens, perfect for architecture and real estate photography.

I sold my Tamron 1728 because I wanted the extra 8 mm and add to my GM collection. Overall great wide lens.

Amazing lens. My go to for landscaping photography!

Good a lens will get any job done you will be happy !!!!

I’m new to full frame photography however I’ve always had a passion for it. I’ve used other cameras and lenses.......this, this one though is beyond amazing! Do the research on it but at the end of the day if your heart is in it, just pull the trigger and invest.

It has excellent focus on everything and is a plus for an a7R4.

We bought this as an open box excellent condition otem. Did not work from the moment we got home, had to take back, luckily with a warranty, sent off to have repaired on the 4th week of waiting.

Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Lens Review: A Pro-Level Wide-Angle Powerhouse The Sony G Master 16-35mm f/2.8 is arguably one of the best wide-angle zoom lenses available for full-frame Sony mirrorless cameras, and it lives up to the premium expectations of the G Master line. Designed for professionals and serious enthusiasts alike, this lens excels in build quality, optical performance, and versatility. Build Quality and Handling As expected from Sony’s G Master series, the build is robust, weather-sealed, and feels rock-solid in hand. Despite being a zoom lens, it’s relatively compact and lightweight for its class, making it a reliable companion for travel, landscape, and event photography. The zoom and focus rings are smooth and precise, and it includes a customizable focus hold button, adding to its usability. Optical Performance This is where the 16-35mm f/2.8 GM truly shines. The lens delivers exceptionally sharp images from edge to edge, even wide open at f/2.8. Distortion and chromatic aberration are well-controlled, thanks to advanced lens elements and coatings. Colors are rich, contrast is excellent, and flare is minimal—even when shooting into the sun. The constant f/2.8 aperture is a big plus for low-light shooting and shallow depth of field, especially for video creators and wedding photographers who need flexibility in varied lighting conditions. Autofocus Autofocus is fast, accurate, and virtually silent—perfect for both stills and video. It pairs seamlessly with Sony’s advanced AF systems, like Real-Time Eye AF, making it great for capturing moving subjects or filming dynamic scenes. Who It’s For • Landscape and architecture photographers will love the wide 16mm field of view. • Wedding and event shooters benefit from its speed and flexibility. • Videographers will appreciate the sharpness, fast focus, and lack of breathing. Final Verdict The Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 GM is an outstanding wide-angle zoom lens, combining pro-grade image quality with rugged reliability. It’s not cheap, but for those who demand top-tier performance in a wide-angle lens, it’s worth every penny. Pros: • Razor-sharp across the frame • Fast f/2.8 constant aperture • Premium build and weather sealing • Excellent autofocus Cons: • Pricey • Slightly bulky for casual users Rating: 9.5/10

I read a 100 reviews and watched a dozen videos on this lens vs the much lower cost Zeis version. In the end, the extra money provides a much faster F2.8 aperature, which allows for nice Bokeh which is nearly impossible to gain on any wide angle due to their naturally high depth of field. The other features such as the A to M focus switch is just so handy. And, as mentioned, the DXO mark and DXO sharpness are the highest ever recorded, better than most prime lenses which are so much less usable when moving about. So, it is like getting 2 or 3 prime lenses for one price that makes it a nice choice....of course, if you can afford it. But, if you have a hi-rez A7 or A7R model, you bought that body for perfection, and this lens is a true match for the full frame sensor body.

Only owned this briefly so far, but from what I have tested so far it lives up to the expectations for a G Master series lens. AF has been quick, and precise. No focus hunting to speak of. I have yet to push limits, but so far no vignetting with 2 filters attached in a test at F4. This is a heavier lens when compared to what it replaced (Tamron 20mm), but the added weight is not burdensome. Overall it is a excellent quality lens that provides a good focal length range for wide scenary imaging

Amazing quality lens, very wide angled, but is a little big and heavy not a big problem just something to note

On the more expensive side, but might be the best lens for content creating for youtube or social media. Specifically got this for making tennis videos in FHD - needing to capture high speed content with clarity. Does amazing. No complaints.

This is a great piece of glass from Sony, and it is like buying 3 prime lenses in one. I was looking at options to use on the a6000 and the full frame A7R iii cameras . This wide angle 16mm up to 35mm is fast at all lengths. It could become my most used lens. Astro photography, street and landscapes. Worth saving for.