Sony
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
The FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II lands as a solid mid-range camera lense, built around F2.8.
59/100
F2.8Sony EFull-framewide-angle zoom
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Why we rate it
- Constant aperture (zoom)
- Scores 59/100
- No in-lens stabilisation
- No weather sealed
Score profile
Scored against the camera lenses classWhere the FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Mount and format
MountSony E
FormatFull-frame
Optics
Focal length min16 mm
Focal length max35 mm
Lens typewide-angle zoom
Max apertureF2.8
Max aperture (f-number)2.8
Constant aperture (zoom)Yes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowFE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II vs Sigma Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM IISigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN
| SonyFE 16-35mm F2.8 GM IIThis page | SigmaSigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59 /100Better | 58 /100 |
| Max aperture | F2.8 | F2.8 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | Full-frame | — |
Who it's for
Is the FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II 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 FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 59/100 against other camera lenses, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II?
Its constant aperture (zoom) stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM?
The Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM scores 60/100 versus this one at 59/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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