A6700vs Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II
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Sony
Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II (2023)
Starting from £2099 new
Best for Landscape, architecture & astrophotography
View Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
Landscape, Architecture & Astrophotography — Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II (2023): Sony's best ultra-wide zoom ever — dramatically lighter than the original, with world-class sharpness and a stunning minimum focus distance.
Who should buy what
A6700 (2023)
- APS-C photographers who want the best Sony autofocus in a compact body
- Video shooters who need 4K/120p and subject tracking in a smaller package
- A6400 or A6600 owners ready for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Photographers who want near-A7 performance without the full-frame price
Quick take: The a6700 is the most affordable; only the sony fe 16-35mm f/2.8 gm ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A6700 (2023) | Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £2,099 |
| Sensor | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS | f/2.8 (constant max aperture) |
| Resolution | 26.0MP | — |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit | 22cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) | XD linear motors — ultra-fast and near-silent |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~570 shots (CIPA) | N/A |
| Weight | 493g body only | 547g |
| Dimensions | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm | 87.8mm diameter × 111.5mm length |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | N/A |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot | N/A |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A6700 | Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Architecture | — |
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