Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II Announced

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 29, 2023 – Sony Electronics broadcasts the launch of the wide-angle zoom lens G-Grasp™ FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II, a 35mm full-frame α™ (Alpha™) E-mount lens that covers focal lengths from 16mm to 35mm with a most aperture of F2.8 over your complete zoom vary.

FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II (mannequin SEL1635GM2) satisfies the wants of photographers and videographers in search of high-performance lenses, and with the descriptive energy and high-speed AF (autofocus) distinctive to G Grasp, it’s potential to totally deliver out the excessive efficiency of our superior camera our bodies. With the enlargement of this wide-angle zoom lens, a most aperture of F2.8 second-generationⁱⁱ zoom lens shall be out there, together with commonplace (24-70mm/ SEL2470GM2) and telephoto (70-200mm/ SEL70200GM2). These lenses, that are every the world’s lightest of their classⁱ, have wonderful decision efficiency, additional strengthening the Alpha system, by capturing wealthy and different taking pictures environments.

“The latest FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II solutions the decision for all creators who need the best efficiency lens within the lightest physique,” says Yang Cheng, Vice President, Imaging Options, Sony Electronics Inc.

World’s smallest and lightestⁱ high-resolution F2.8 wide-angle zoom lens
The FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has a brand new optical design that successfully arranges the extraordinarily excessive floor precision XA (excessive aspherical) lens which achieves excessive decision with a most aperture of F2.8 over your complete zoom vary. That is made potential by creating an aspherical form with the next diploma of freedom than earlier than. Along with the gorgeous G-Grasp bokeh expression with a large angle, it presents an impressive close-up efficiency all through the zoom vary, a minimal taking pictures distance of 0.22m and a most taking pictures magnification of 0.32x. Sony’s authentic Nano AR Coating II suppresses ghosting and flares to seize clear photographs even when a powerful gentle supply comes into the body. That is the world’s smallest and lightestⁱ wide-angle zoom lens with a complete size of 111.5mm and a weight of roughly 547g, which is about 20% lighterⁱⁱⁱthan the first-generation mannequin.

Terribly quick and exact AF that brings out the very best in superior our bodies
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II contains the most recent XD (excessive dynamic) linear motors that successfully work on high-speed drive. It achieves quiet AF that’s appropriate for each nonetheless photographs and films and is as much as twice as quick as typical fashions^iv. Even with excessive body charge movies the place focus shifts are noticeable, the topic is tracked with excessive precision. When mixed with the Alpha 1 camera physique, high-speed steady taking pictures^iv at as much as 30 fps is feasible with high-speed, high-precision, and quiet focusing.

Operability and reliability for snug taking pictures of each nonetheless photographs and films
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II presents snug operability and wonderful nonetheless picture and film taking pictures efficiency that meets the wants {of professional} and superior hobbyist customers. By decreasing focus respiration throughout video recording in comparison with earlier fashions, it’s potential to realize high-quality picture expression with out fluctuations within the angle of view. As well as, it suppresses the motion of the middle of gravity throughout zooming and allows secure taking pictures, so any consumer can shoot comfortably with a gimbal. Operability has additionally been improved with options equivalent to an aperture ring that may be clicked on/off with a swap, and two focus maintain buttons that may be assigned a desired perform from the camera physique.

Fluorine coating is utilized to the entrance lens, so filth adhering to the lens floor might be simply eliminated. The dustproof and splash-resistant design permits the camera for use safely even open air^v, giving better freedom in taking pictures.

Pricing and Availability 
The brand new FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II shall be out there in Fall 2023 at a wide range of Sony licensed sellers for roughly MSRP $2,299.99 USD, $3,099.99 CAN.

A product video on the brand new FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II might be considered right here:

For extra details about FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II, please go to: – e – mount/p/sel1635gm2

Unique tales and thrilling new content material shot with the brand new FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II and Sony’s different imaging merchandise might be discovered at www.alphauniverse.com, a web site created to coach and encourage all followers and prospects of the Sony Alpha model.

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Notes:
ⁱ  As of the August 2023 product announcement. In comparison with full-frame F2.8 16-35 mm zoom lenses that assist autofocus. Sony survey. ⁱⁱ Commonplace zoom lens “FE 24-70 mm F2.8 GM II” / Telephoto zoom lens “FE 70-200 mm F2.8 GM OSS II” ⁱⁱⁱ In comparison with” FE 16-35 mm F2.8 GM” ^iv With the Alpha 1: “Hello+” steady taking pictures mode. Efficient at 1/125 sec. or larger shutter pace. ^v Not assured to be 100% mud and moisture proof.

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