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#7 in Wide-Angle Lenses

Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II

Name: Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II
Brand: Sony
Rating: 8.1 (1 reviews)

Sony

$2,298.00 – $2,498.00

Redesigned professional wide zoom weighing just 547g with four XD Linear Motors for blazing-fast AF. Delivers G Master resolving power with dramatically reduced weight and improved close-focus distance.

8.1

Good

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #7 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.0

User Sentiment

8.0

Value Score

8.0

Complaint Risk

9.4

Freshness

7.7

Community

8.0

Availability

9.4

Pros

Ultra-lightweight for pro wide zoom
Blazing-fast quad XD motor AF
G Master optical excellence

Cons

Premium price point
Filter thread changed to 72mm from 82mm

Don't buy this if…

If upgrading from the original GM version, your 82mm filters will not fit the new 72mm filter thread.

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Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II

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