What is the Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II best used for?

Landscape, Architecture, Vlogging & Video.

How much does the Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II cost in the UK?

The Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II starts from £2199 in the UK, available across 4 retailers. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

Sony

Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II

Name: Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II
Brand: Sony
Availability: InStock

Sony's flagship ultra-wide zoom redesigned for the modern era — the FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II is dramatically lighter than its predecessor while delivering class-leading sharpness, a constant f/2.8 aperture, and Sony's XD linear motor autofocus. An essential lens for landscape, architecture, and astrophotography on any Sony full-frame camera.

GearFrame's Take

Sony's best ultra-wide zoom ever — dramatically lighter than the original, with world-class sharpness and a stunning minimum focus distance.

Starting from

£2199 new

Used from £1759 (Wex Photo Video)

Average price across retailers: ~£2199

Available at 4 retailers

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Clifton Cameras

£2199

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Wex Photo Video used

£1759

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£1478

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Core

Released

2023

Aperture

f/2.8 (constant max aperture)

Compatible Mount

Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)

Dimensions

87.8mm diameter × 111.5mm length

Weight

547g

Weather Sealed

Yes

Optics & Focus

AF Motor

XD linear motors — ultra-fast and near-silent

Optical IS

None (relies on body IBIS)

Min. Focus Distance

22cm minimum focus distance

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Landscape

9.0

Architecture

9.0

Vlogging & Video

9.0

✅ Great For

🏔️

Landscape 16mm captures epic wide scenes; corner-to-corner sharpness is essential for landscapes — this delivers it.

🏛️

Architecture The constant f/2.8 and extreme sharpness make it the definitive architectural photography lens.

🎬

Vlogging & Video XD motors, clickless aperture ring, and a near-silent design make it a premium video ultra-wide.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment. See our full methodology →