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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 152 reviews

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Customers are delighted by the excellent sharpness and overall image quality of the G Master FE 16-35mm lens. The useful focal length and autofocus performance are also appreciated. Some customers find the lens to be a little heavy. Its portability and versatility are also seen as positives.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best lens from Sony

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have always been a big Fan of Sony cameras and lenses, as it has the best picture and color quality.I always go to buy products from best buy as they have best quality and easy to purchase from them

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello SrisaichaitanyathT, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL1635GM 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 (6/1/2025) Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve had a great experience with the Sony lenses! Sharp, quality images. It is tricky with the manual focus since there isn’t an actual gauge on the lens as other companies like Canon, but its the new era of making lenses with the electronic manual in the camera itself. I guess I’m from the old school.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than expected!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I wasn’t so sure when purchasing this lens at first because of the price, but from all the vids I seen and to now owning this lens it’s all you will want in quality from a full frame lens. Although it’ll be a little heavy to some but not a big issue!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Eric2332. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for your review of the SEL1635GM, we appreciate your feedback. We are happy that you are enjoying the image quality of the lens. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Sony Social Support Nick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Killer lens

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Probably one of the best wide-angle zoom lenses out there. Photos are sharp and vignetting is minimal. Do keep in mind that this lens is HEAVY! If you don't mind carrying the extra weight and prefer having a versatile zoom/wide-angle lens then this is what you're looking for.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Lens!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a MUST have lens for your collection. I love this for both wide angle pics but also for video. You get what you pay for, and this one doesn't fail to deliver

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank You for sharing your experience with us. We are happy that you are enjoying your lens. Your recommendation will help others with their decision. Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall a good lens. It is portable and produces very clear video/images. The blurriness could be more, but of course there is the option to get other lower aperture lenses like the F1.8.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello DonPaulo. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for your review of the SEL1635GM, we appreciate your feedback. We are happy that you are enjoying the image quality and portable nature of the lens. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Sony Social Support Nick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Lens

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    One of the best Wide angle Glass Sony has. I am so happy I got this lense. Perfect for landscape photography, perfect for real estate films as well. A good overall lens.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jhernz, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our lens. We are also happy to hear that its performance meet your standard. These are the feedback that we really want to hear from our customers. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you very much for choosing Sony. - Pakorn Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great and sharp lens. Perfect Wide angle.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was looking for a wide-angle lens but I also wanted to buy a 35mm lens and this was the perfect pairing. G Master's make great sharp lenses. I haven't had any issue with it. The lens hood snaps after rotating it and you need to press a button on the side to unsnap it. I almost broke it off because I didn't know about it. I like the button on the side of the lens to hold your focus, but you can program it to do something else if your focusing is automatic, and since Sony's cameras are amazing in fast-tracking and focusing, I just programmed that button for something else like picture profile.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MisterE, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our lens. We are also happy to hear that its performance meet your standard. These are the feedback that we really want to hear from our customers. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you very much for choosing Sony. - Pakorn Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Daily Lens

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The quality of the lens is great. Fast and accurate focus with A7RIV. Love the landscapes at 16mm and lifestyle shots at 35mm. Compact profile and easy to carry around

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello FarqaleetFotography,
      Thank You for sharing your experience with us. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. You have the perfect combination for your style of shooting.
      -Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Focal length, Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Phenomenal video lens

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Super sharp lens. Great lens for landscape or real estate shooting. 16mm gets you wide enough you don’t have to put yourself in a corner.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MAUSANCHEZCOM, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our lens and the images it produces. These are the feedback that we really want to hear from our customers. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you very much for choosing Sony. - Pakorn Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It's a G-Master, that says it all

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The G-Master series by Sony is the optimum in lens glass quality. This particular zoom brings an entire new dimension for street, landscape and even portraiture photography. This as well as the GM 50mm f/1.2 and the GM 100-4-- f/5.6 are staples in my bag. By far worth the investment especially if you plan to make money with your photography, this and the other G-Master lenses are compatible with all the Alpha Full Frame and yes, they certainly bring a new dimension to the APS-C format NEX or A-6XXX series. Get it and you'll be pleased you invested the capital.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Tiburon, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our lens. We are also happy to hear that its performance meet your standard. These are the feedback that we really want to hear from our customers. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you very much for choosing Sony. - Pakorn Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best lens I ever purchased

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this lens for a trip to Iceland and it did not disappoint. The vistas in Iceland were captured in full with the wide angle and the 2.8 aperture gave me some great shots of the Northern Lights and the Milky Way as well as the waterfalls, volcanoes and glaciers. The build of this lens is solid and the images were super sharp all the way to the corners. Great job Sony!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One of Sony's best.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am very happy with the quality of the optics. I have no complaints other than the price. I have used it in a variety of situations with great results including excellent night time landscapes. There is some pin cushioning that is easy to correct. The sharpness, color and contrast is terrific and I can crop a photo in half and still have an amazing shot with the a7Riii. My order came in on time but don't forget to use your Best Buy reward points because they expire fast!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and we are glad that you are happy with your SEL1635GM. Thank you for the review! Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Heavy Price

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    An awesome lens with perfect focal length but the price is questionable. Not sure if I would buy this lens at a full-price but maybe at a refurbished price point. The lens pairs well with the Alpha Full Frame cameras. This is a great lens for traveling and video work.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank You for sharing your experience with us. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Your feedback will help us with the development of future Sony Products.
      -Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    wanna be pro

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    fantastic lens, bit heavy but doesn't bother if you don't need to pack several lenses.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi thor, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our lens. We are also happy to hear that its performance meet your standard. These are the feedback that we really want to hear from our customers. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you very much for choosing Sony. - Pakorn Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens for my uses and situations....

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’m long overdue for getting this lens. I use to rent it all the time but decided for my real estate company I love great images. This lens delivers sharp, vivid and and good wide perspective. The weight is good, it is not as heavy as some describe just hit the gym maybe! Overall, great all around lens for my real estate business.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank You for sharing your experience with us. We are happy that you are enjoying your lens. Your recommendation will help others with their decision. Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony 16-35

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Sony lens is great. I was looking for a wide angle zoom to pair with my Sony A7R4 and this allows me to take full advantage of the capabilities both the camera and lens. It is a hefty lens and feels very rugged. Looking forward to a lot of great pictures being taken with this combo.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi TechGeek, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our lens. We are looking forward to see great pictures from you. These are the feedback that we really want to hear from our customers. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you very much for choosing Sony. - Pakorn Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Price is high but worth every penny

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Incredible lens and definitely a must have lens for your bag. Build quality can be felt when you handle this thing. Price is expensive but you pay for the glass you get, remember that.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Woody,

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback on our SEL1635GM lens. We're glad to hear that you find our lens incredible to use and worth purchasing. Thanks again 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

      1-17-2024

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Spectacular Quality

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’m a novice when it comes to photography but this lens is the best thing I’ve ever bought! It works so well in low light and my photos come out unbelievable. I recently took this lens to the east coast for fall foliage and the pictures were the best I’ve ever taken. Highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank You for sharing your experience with us. Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Your feedback contributes to the development of future Sony Products Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent lens

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The G Master series of lenses by Sony are extremely sharp and have excellent bokeh for a zoom. Though the cost might seem a bit much compared to the Sigma line of lenses, but this is well worth the investment. Build quality and color rendition makes this ideal for both stills and video.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank You for sharing your experience with us. We are happy that you are enjoying your lens. Your recommendation will help others with their decision. Sony_US

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