Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- SEL1635GM
- SKU:
- 5895510
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers praise the G Master FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Wide Angle Zoom Lens for its exceptional sharpness, wide-angle capabilities, and remarkable image quality. Many users consider it their favorite lens, particularly for landscape and vlogging purposes. While some find the lens to be expensive and heavy, the overall consensus is that the lens's outstanding performance justifies its price.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
One of Sony's best.
||Posted .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 friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .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!
Fabulous G Master lens
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.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.
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Price is high but worth every penny
||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 friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .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
Excellent lens
||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.
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Posted .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.
Better than expected!
||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 friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .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
Great lens
||Posted .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 friendAMAZING LENS!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best purchase I have made in a long time! Absolutely, amazing lens. I have the 24-70mm GMII as well but needed something for wider angles and this does the job
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Ar1baba, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Its wonderful to hear that you are loving the lens and are beyond satisfied with your choice. The Sony 16-30mm GM lens is amazing for wide shots, bringing an amazing dynamic look to your images. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda Sony Social Support
Top notch lens from Sony
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This lens lines up to all of the hype that has surrounded it since launch. Sony has proven yet again why their G Master lenses top the charts in terms of build and image quality. Absolutely love this lens for landscapes paired with my A7RII.
I would recommend this to a friendAmazing Lens!
||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
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Posted .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.
Great Lens
||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 friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .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
So far very impressed
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was hesitant at first compared to the same style lens by Zeiss for a lot less money. However, I went with this lens bec I want to take my photography seriously. The quality of the pix are beautiful so I am content with my purchase. Great lens even though the price hurts a bit.
I would recommend this to a friendSony G Master = Pro Grade
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony G Master lens are the best available consumer/pro level glass on the market and this lens does not disappoint. Its beefy - definitely has some heft/weight to it to carry around all day, but the results are stunning. I mean STUNNING.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, 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
Great Performance, A little Heavy
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent lens. What else can you expect from a G product. Wish it were lighter but the laws of physics can only be defied so much.
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Posted .Hello Mike,
Thank You for sharing your experience with us. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy that you're enjoying the lens and that it meets your expectations.
-Vincent
Phenomenal video lens
||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.
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Posted .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
Awesome but big
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing quality lens, very wide angled, but is a little big and heavy not a big problem just something to note
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Posted .Thank you for the review!
great wide angle lens
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This lens great for landscape shots and/or wide views in tight areas. sharp clear results. G-Masters are really good....
I would recommend this to a friendDelivers on every promise for quality
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very sharp lens, beautiful boke at F2.8 very happy with this purchase! A bit on the pricey end, but you really get what you pay for with this Sony glass
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Hyberblue, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for your review regarding the Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Lens! We appreciate your feedback and are happy you are enjoying the lens. -Nick
It's a G-Master, that says it all
||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 friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .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
Ultra-sharp wife-angle zoom
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This lens costs more than the equivalent lens from Tamriel but if you can afford the extra cash it’s worth it. Ultra sharp images with straight horizontal lines even at 16mm.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .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.
Best lens from Sony
||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 friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .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
