A fast and flexible wide-angle
zoom, the FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Lens from Sony is
a wide-angle zoom designed for full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras.
Distinguished by its constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, this lens offers
consistent performance throughout the zoom range and benefits working in
low-light conditions. The optical design incorporates two extra-low dispersion
elements to reduce chromatic aberrations along with two XA elements and three
aspherical elements, which significantly controls spherical aberrations for a
high degree of image sharpness and clarity. Additionally, a Nano AR coating has
been applied to limit ghosting and lens flare for increased contrast and color
fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions.
Complementing the optical assets, this lens is also
notable for its inclusion of an 11-blade circular diaphragm to produce smooth,
soft-edged bokeh with selective focus imagery. For controlling focus, two
Direct Drive SSM AF groups are employed that are quick and quiet, and also lend
more responsive control for manual focus operation. The lens also sports a
dust- and moisture-sealed design to support shooting in inclement conditions
and a dedicated focus hold button and AF/MF switch.
As part of Sony's esteemed G
Master series, this lens is designed to achieve notably high resolution and
sharpness through the correction of a wide variety of spherical and chromatic
aberrations. Additionally, these lenses feature robust and intuitive-to-handle
physical designs to benefit both photography and cine applications.
Wide-angle zoom designed for
full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras, this lens is also compatible with APS-C
models where it provides a 24-52.5mm equivalent focal length range.
Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture
offers consistent performance throughout the zoom range for working in
difficult lighting conditions.
Two XA (extreme aspherical)
elements and three aspherical elements are incorporated into the optical design,
which feature superior surface precision for effective control over
astigmatism, field curvature, coma, and other spherical aberrations.
Two extra-low dispersion elements
are featured in the lens design and help to reduce chromatic aberrations and
color fringing for improved clarity and color neutrality.
A Nano AR Coating has been applied
to reduce surface reflections, flare, and ghosting for increased contrast and
color rendering in strong lighting conditions.
Two Direct Drive SSM (DDSSM)
autofocus groups offer quick, quiet, and precise focusing performance that is
ideal for both stills and video applications.
Dust- and moisture-sealed design
better permits working in inclement conditions and rubberized control rings
benefit handling in colder temperatures. Additionally, the front element has a
fluorine coating to guard against fingerprints and dust from adhering to it.
Rounded 11-blade diaphragm
contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when employing selective focus
techniques.