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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 – nothing too special, I'm not DxOMark – check out their review when they get to it.
Pros:
- Solid Build – the high quality you'd expect from a GM lens.
- Surprisingly light – I have this mounted on an a7rii and it doesn't make the camera too front heavy.
- Has an 82mm filter thread – When you're getting down to 16mm it gets increasingly hard to find lenses that don't have a bulbous front element preventing a filter thread.
- The Bokeh this lens produces is beautiful – not as noticeable in the lower focal ranges, as you'd expect. But 35mm gives an even smoother depth of field than my Zeiss 35mm equivalent
- F2.8 at 16mm is impressive – For such a wide lens having the option to let in this much light is hard to come by.
- Very little distortion – even without correction there is surprisingly little distortion on this lens.
- Weather sealed!
Cons:
- The lens does extend when you use the wider end. Not a big deal, but it would have been nice to have that contained in the body.
- It's not small, but that's expected from this.
- When you use this with a filter, you will get a little bit of a vignetting from the filter – since the angle is so wide. Somewhat expected, but kind of a bummer. Even with 2 filters stacked, it's not noticeable above 20mm
Not much bad to say about this lens. It's incredibly sharp and performant, while not feeling like a burden to carry around.
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Sony SEL1635GM lens
Explore the world in wide-angle detail
G Master performance in a wide-angle F2.8 16–35 mm zoom offers a wealth of opportunity to capture subjects in creative new ways. No matter what zoom setting or focus distance you shoot, this lens delivers consistently superb resolution from corner to corner, with stunning background bokeh.
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High corner-to-corner resolution
Uncompromised optical design achieves extremely high corner-to-corner resolution and contrast for landscape, architecture, and other expansive subjects.
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Gorgeous background bokeh
Shoot close at F2.8 to capture sharp subjects with dynamic, painterly backgrounds consisting of delightfully smooth bokeh.
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A perfect balance of resolution and bokeh
An advanced optical design that includes two Sony XA (extreme aspherical) elements achieves outstanding resolution, low distortion, and smooth, beautiful bokeh.
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Light and compact for high mobility
Class-leading size and weight reductions make this 680-gram lens an ideal match for compact E-mount bodies, providing an eminently portable, easily manageable system.
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Customers say
Customers praise the lens's high-quality build, fast autofocus, and its ability to produce stunningly sharp photos with beautiful background blur. Moreover, they consider it the best wide-angle lens on the market, with one customer noting its edge-to-edge sharpness. While customers find it surprisingly light compared to other zoom lenses, opinions about its size are mixed, with some finding it somewhat large. The value for money receives mixed feedback, with some finding it well worth the cost while others consider it expensive.
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25 customers mention lens quality, 25 positive, 0 negative
18 customers mention sharpness, 17 positive, 1 negative
...My first G-master lens and I finally understand all the hype! It's sharp, great auto-focus and overall solid lens....Read more
...I use it for Astro, landscape and real estate. Super sharp, incredible lens!!Read more
This lens is expensive! Once you move past that, its a terrific lens. Very sharp, Great Sony autofocus system. Quiet autofocus....Read more
...Unexpected good background blur is a plus. The lens is sharp even on my A6500, not to mention on my A7R3. Awesome lense, well worth the money.Read more
14 customers mention autofocus, 10 positive, 4 negative
...I shoot live music mainly in lowlight while wide open. The autofocus is fast, but it will hunt if using a spot focal point along the edge of the...Read more
...It's effortless, everything you point it at looks great. The autofocus works better than on any other lens, including Sony G lenses....Read more
...a few times a year for shooting outdoors for a couple years it no longer focuses unless your at 16mm. Sony repair cost estimate at over 600.Read more
Incredible lens but expensive. Images are sharp and focus works well.Read more
10 customers mention image quality, 9 positive, 1 negative
...Unexpected good background blur is a plus. The lens is sharp even on my A6500, not to mention on my A7R3. Awesome lense, well worth the money.Read more
...a while to buy this because of the steep price but well worth, it takes great pics with virtually no distortion and the auto focus is rapid and...Read more
Incredible lens but expensive. Images are sharp and focus works well.Read more
...The build quality of this is top notch, the image quality is top notch. I bought the 70-200 GM last year, then 24-70 GM in January and now this....Read more
6 customers mention wide angle, 5 positive, 1 negative
...Easier to use for landscape, group photos, wide angle shots comparing to my other lens 55mm f/1.8, 16-70 f/4, and 85mm f/1.8.Read more
...Its a quality lens that you can use at wider angles to produce stunningly sharp photos with minimal chromatic aberration and distortion....Read more
...the focal plane, but it’s easily controlled and can be used for different perspectives....Read more
Great wide angle lensRead more
15 customers mention value for money, 6 positive, 9 negative
I love everything about it but it is very overpriced which I also hate because it’s always on my mind when I use it and really I wish it was cheaper...Read more
I was so hesitant to pick up this lens because of price but it is worth every penny. My first G-master lens and I finally understand all the hype!...Read more
This lens is expensive! Once you move past that, its a terrific lens. Very sharp, Great Sony autofocus system. Quiet autofocus....Read more
...Awesome lense, well worth the money.Read more
8 customers mention weight, 5 positive, 3 negative
...16-35 GM is light and is everything you would expect from a g master lens, including a hefty price tag....Read more
...Yep, this is one to keep and although no the lightest in weight, it balances well with my Sony Alfa- 7RM2, so not a chore to walk around all day.Read more
My Favorite Zoom Lens from Sony, its lighter than other zooms and with FX3 Clear Zoom it works greatRead more
...Build – the high quality you'd expect from a GM lens. - Surprisingly light – I have this mounted on an a7rii and it doesn't make the camera...Read more
6 customers mention size, 4 positive, 2 negative
I love this lens!! Really wide and sharp. Seriously wide!!Read more
...have been nice to have that contained in the body. - It's not small, but that's expected from this....Read more
This is my go to lens for Landscape work, it's a decent size for the power is packs.Read more
I really like this lens. It's extremely wide and sharp!Read more
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 – nothing too special, I'm not DxOMark – check out their review when they get to it. Pros: - Solid Build – the high quality you'd expect from a GM lens. - Surprisingly light – I have this mounted on an a7rii and it doesn't make the camera too front heavy. - Has an 82mm filter thread – When you're getting down to 16mm it gets increasingly hard to find lenses that don't have a bulbous front element preventing a filter thread. - The Bokeh this lens produces is beautiful – not as noticeable in the lower focal ranges, as you'd expect. But 35mm gives an even smoother depth of field than my Zeiss 35mm equivalent - F2.8 at 16mm is impressive – For such a wide lens having the option to let in this much light is hard to come by. - Very little distortion – even without correction there is surprisingly little distortion on this lens. - Weather sealed! Cons: - The lens does extend when you use the wider end. Not a big deal, but it would have been nice to have that contained in the body. - It's not small, but that's expected from this. - When you use this with a filter, you will get a little bit of a vignetting from the filter – since the angle is so wide. Somewhat expected, but kind of a bummer. Even with 2 filters stacked, it's not noticeable above 20mm Not much bad to say about this lens. It's incredibly sharp and performant, while not feeling like a burden to carry around.
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2017Style: SEL1635GMVerified Purchase
First impressions of this lens are really good.
Fantastic Quality. Lightweight. Impressive aperture.
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2017
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 – nothing too special, I'm not DxOMark – check out their review when they get to it.
Pros:
- Solid Build – the high quality you'd expect from a GM lens.
- Surprisingly light – I have this mounted on an a7rii and it doesn't make the camera too front heavy.
- Has an 82mm filter thread – When you're getting down to 16mm it gets increasingly hard to find lenses that don't have a bulbous front element preventing a filter thread.
- The Bokeh this lens produces is beautiful – not as noticeable in the lower focal ranges, as you'd expect. But 35mm gives an even smoother depth of field than my Zeiss 35mm equivalent
- F2.8 at 16mm is impressive – For such a wide lens having the option to let in this much light is hard to come by.
- Very little distortion – even without correction there is surprisingly little distortion on this lens.
- Weather sealed!
Cons:
- The lens does extend when you use the wider end. Not a big deal, but it would have been nice to have that contained in the body.
- It's not small, but that's expected from this.
- When you use this with a filter, you will get a little bit of a vignetting from the filter – since the angle is so wide. Somewhat expected, but kind of a bummer. Even with 2 filters stacked, it's not noticeable above 20mm
Not much bad to say about this lens. It's incredibly sharp and performant, while not feeling like a burden to carry around.
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- Jarel W.Reviewed in Canada on April 13, 2026
Despite age of this lens, still love it
Style: SEL1635GMVerified Purchase - RodReviewed in Canada on October 18, 2025
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Style: SEL1635GMVerified Purchase
Box of chalk..very well packed.. looked new but block of chalk inside.RodChalk insode
Reviewed in Canada on October 18, 2025
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