Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Review

August 29, 2023 | Mark Goldstein | Rating star Rating star Rating star Rating star Rating star

Main Rivals

Listed below are some of the rivals of the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II.

Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN

The Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN is a very compact, lightweight ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for mirrorless cameras. Available in Sony Alpha and L-mount (Sigma, Panasonic and Leica), it boasts a fast, constant aperture of f/2.8, weather-sealing, 9 blade diaphragm and quick and quiet auto-focusing. Read our in-depth Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 review now, complete with full-size sample photos.

Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM

The Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM is a brand new professional ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras. It offers a fast, constant aperture of f/2.8, weather-sealing, 9-blade diaphragm and very quick and quiet auto-focusing. Read our in-depth Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM review now, complete with full-size sample images.

Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G

The new Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G is an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for Sony's 35mm full-frame E-mount camera system. The FE 12-24mm F4 offers a constant F4 maximum aperture, 7-blade diaphragm, and dust and moisture resistance. Read our Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G review to find out just what this exciting new lens is capable of...

Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM

The new Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM is a fast wide-angle zoom lens for Sony's 35mm full-frame E-mount camera system. The FE 16-35mm F2.8 offers a constant F2.8 maximum aperture, 11-blade aperture, dust and moisture resistance, and a complex optical formula. Is this lens the ultimate wide-angle partner for your A9/A7/A7R/A7S camera? Read our Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM review to find out...

Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G

The Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G is a brand new ultra-wide-angle prime lens for Sony Alpha full-frame and APS-C cameras. Offering a fast maximum aperture of f/1.8 in a compact and lightweight design, is this lens worth the £950 / $900 asking price? Read our in-depth Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G review to find out...

Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G

The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G is an ultra-wide-angle lens for Sony Alpha shooters with a difference - it has a motorized power zoom that offers all sorts of benefits to videographers, whilst making the lens smaller and lighter than any other rival. Is this the best all-round wide zoom for both stills and movies? Read our Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G review complete with full-size sample photos to find out...

Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35 mm F4 ZA OSS

The Vario Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS is a premium wide-angle zoom lens for Sony's 35mm full-frame E-mount camera system. The FE 16-35mm offers a constant F4 maximum aperture, 7-blade aperture, dust and moisture resistance, built-in image stabilisation and a unique T* surface coating. Is the Sony FE 16-35mm the natural wide-angle partner for your A7/A7R/A7S camera? Read our Sony Vario Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS review to find out...

Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD

The 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD is the second Tamron lens for Sony Alpha full-frame mirrorless cameras, joining last year's very popular 28-75mm optic. Is this the perfect partner for that lens and for cameras like the Sony A7 III? Find out now by reading our in-depth Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 review...

Tamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD

The 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD is a unique lens from Tamron that delivers something genuinely new and interesting for Sony Alpha owners. Can it really replace both a wide-angle and standard zoom in your camera bag? Find out now by reading our in-depth review of the exciting Tamron 20-40mm lens, complete with full-size sample photos.