Sony G Master SEL1635GM 16-35mm
Constant f/2.8 aperture across 16-35mm, combined with two XA elements and Sony’s Nano AR coating, ensures sharp, flare-free full-frame images even in low light. An 11-blade circular diaphragm produces smooth bokeh, while the fast, silent Direct Drive SSM autofocus and 680g weather-sealed body add portable reliability. This lens is best suited for landscape and architecture professionals needing a rugged, fast wide-angle zoom with exceptional edge-to-edge clarity.
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What owners think
Come è cambiata l'opinione dei proprietari nel tempo
EsclusivaIn base a quando i clienti hanno effettivamente scritto le recensioni, per vedere se gli elogi iniziali sono durati.
- Q4 202189/100
Buyers in Q4 2021 widely praised this lens as sharp, versatile, and high-quality, despite its steep price.
- Lens described as very sharp and high quality for both photos and videos.
- Versatile focal length range, useful as a daily carry lens.
- Fast autofocus performance, especially compared to non-native lenses.
- Expensive but considered worth the money for the quality delivered.
- Q2 2021100/100
Buyers in Q2 2021 praise this 16-35mm lens for being super sharp, fast, and light, ideal for landscape and architecture photography.
- Lens is super sharp and fast, especially to edges.
- Great for landscape and architecture photography with versatile range.
- Lightweight and portable for hiking or travel.
- Became a go-to lens, often staying on the camera.
- Q4 202091/100
Buyers praised the lens as sharp, well-built, and ideal for landscapes, with minor autofocus confusion noted in one review.
- Excellent sharpness across all focal lengths and strong build quality.
- Ideal for landscape, street, and portrait photography.
- Autofocus sometimes gets confused, possibly due to Sony mirrorless system.
- Fast delivery and competitive pricing in the NY-NJ area.
- Q3 202089/100
Buyers praise image quality and versatility for landscape and astro photography, but one warns of hot pixels ruining long exposures.
- Great image quality and bokeh for landscapes and astro.
- Sharp across the focal range, matches high-resolution cameras.
- Vignette and distortion at wide end, but considered expected.
- Hot pixel appears in long exposures, spoiling images.
- Q2 2020100/100
Buyers rave about this lens, calling it gorgeous and versatile with excellent sharpness and build quality. A free tripod bonus is also appreciated.
- Outstanding image quality and sharpness.
- Versatile wide-angle lens with no distortion.
- Excellent build quality and handling.
- Free tripod adds extra value to purchase.
- Q4 201997/100
Buyers in Q4 2019 praised this lens for its outstanding sharpness, especially on high-resolution Sony bodies, and considered it the best 16-35mm zoom. A serial number recall for a nameplate issue was noted but service was fast.
- Exceptional sharpness, even wide open and in corners, especially on A7RIII.
- Versatile focal length ideal for landscape, astrophotography, and event work.
- Solid build with weather sealing; lighter than comparable DSLR lenses.
- Recall over logo bezel falling off; some dislike that lens extends when zooming.
- Q3 201987/100
Buyers praise the lens for image quality, versatility, and build. One major reliability issue: autofocus failure after warranty, requiring expensive repair.
- Excellent image quality, sharpness, and colors.
- Versatile zoom range (16-35mm) great for real estate and cinematic work.
- Solid, well-built 'beast' of a lens.
- One reviewer reported autofocus failure after warranty, with $1000 repair cost.
- Q2 2019100/100
All 5-star reviews praise the lens for sharpness, versatility, and quality. Buyers highlight its performance across landscape, portrait, and low-light photography.
- Exceptional sharpness across the frame, corner to corner.
- Versatile lens suitable for landscapes, portraits, and street photography.
- Excellent for low-light conditions and artistic shots.
- Feels well-balanced on full-frame cameras like A7R II.
Basato su 99 recensioni dei clienti datate, raggruppate per trimestre solare. L'analisi per periodo è in inglese.
The proof
Prestazioni
Scheda tecnica
Specifiche tecniche complete
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 16 |
| Groups | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Nano AR Coating and Fluorine Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 82 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Direct Drive Super Sonic Wave AF Motors |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 280 |
| Max Magnification | 0.19x |
Rispetto alla concorrenza
| Spec | Sony G Master SEL1635GM 16-35mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16-35mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 680 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 655 | 515 |
| AF Type | Direct Drive Super Sonic Wave AF Motors | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | telephoto | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony G Master SEL1635GM 16-35mm | 54.9 | 40.8 | 53.4 | 32.1 | 91.2 | 24.5 | 30.3 | 75.5 | 91.7 | 35.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.9 | 84.6 | 58.3 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 30.3 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.6 | 78.4 | 50.8 | 81.2 | 97 | 71.8 | 0 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.2 | 86.4 | 54.6 | 22.8 | 95.9 | 84.1 | 91.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.6 | 33.2 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |