Sony
Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master E-Mount
A solid mid-range pick in the camera lenses line-up, with f/2.8 up front.
66/100
f/2.8E-MountFull-FrameWide-Angle ZoomDDSSM (Direct Drive Super Sonic)
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Why we rate it
- Constant aperture (zoom)
- Weather sealed
- No in-lens stabilisation
Score profile
Scored against the camera lenses classWhere the Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master E-Mount wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Mount and format
MountE-Mount
FormatFull-Frame
Optics
Focal length min16 mm
Focal length max35 mm
Lens typeWide-Angle Zoom
Max aperturef/2.8
Constant aperture (zoom)Yes
Focusing
Autofocus motorDDSSM (Direct Drive Super Sonic)
Design and build
Weather sealedYes
More specs
Aperture min2.8
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowSony 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master E-Mount vs Fujifilm Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f2.8 R LM WR
Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master E-MountFujifilm XF 8-16mm f2.8 R LM WR
| SonySony 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master E-MountThis page | FujifilmFujifilm XF 8-16mm f2.8 R LM WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66 /100 | 67 /100Better |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | E-Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Format | Full-Frame | APS-C |
Who it's for
Is the Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master E-Mount right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable camera lense for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need in-lens stabilisation, in which case a higher-tier camera lense is the better call.
Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
good
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master E-Mount worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 66/100 against other camera lenses, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master E-Mount?
Its constant aperture (zoom) stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM?
The Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM scores 67/100 versus this one at 66/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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