Sony – FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM Wide-angle Zoom Lens (SEL1635GM)
Explore the world in creative new ways with exceptional g Master performance in a 16-35mm F2.8 wide-angle zoom. This lens delivers consistently superb resolution from corner-to-corner, no matter what zoom setting or focus distance at which you shoot. It produces stunning background bokeh that can add depth and artistic impact to your images when required.
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Disappointed â Soft in the corners I had high hopes for this lens for real estate photography but I’m returning it. I was very happy with my Zeiss 16-35mm 4.0 on my Sony a7R III but wanted the 2.8 for better performance in low light. I shot a couple hundred real estate photos, all on tripod, at 16-18mm and noticed way too much softness at the corners in almost all of them. For this price, it should be perfect. I’m giving the lens 3 stars because maybe mine was bad. Normally a Sony fangirl, but this is the first Sony lens that…
Excellence at a premium price The Sony SEL1635GM is an excellent lens, providing sharpness across the frame and fast autofocus, it is not without its quirks however. The telescopic reverse-zoom takes some getting used to (the camera extends out as you twist its ring clockwise and in doing so the field of view becomes wider; this is the opposite of a typical telephoto lens that initially twists counter-clockwise and extends to zoom in). Again, this is nothing more than a quirk to become accustom to. The only other negative…
Fantastic Quality. Lightweight. Impressive aperture. 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 â nothing too special, I’m not DxOMark â check out their review when they get to it.Pros: – Solid Build â the high quality you’d expect from a GM lens. – Surprisingly light â I have this…