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Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM

Long the benchmark wide-angle zoom for Sony landscape, architecture and astro shooters. The GM II (2023) is smaller, lighter and faster-focusing, but the original remains highly capable and now sells at a discount — a solid choice for buyers prioritising value over the latest autofocus speed.

Starting from
£1749 new
Used from £1018 (Wex Photo Video)
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£1749
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Wex Photo Video used
£1018
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Value & Depreciation
£2300
Launch price
→
£1749
Today
=
24%
Value drop
Over ~9 years, this camera has cost roughly £61/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2017
Lens Type
Zoom
Focal Length
16–35mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Compatible Mount
Sony FE
Filter Size
82mm
Dimensions
89mm x 122mm
Weight
680g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Twin DDSSM (Direct Drive SSM)
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
11
Magnification
0.19x
Min. Focus Distance
0.28m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.8
Street
6.2
Travel
5.8
Wedding & Events
7.0
Vlogging & Video
6.1
Filmmaking
5.6
Documentary
6.1
Landscape
8.5
Casual
5.0
Food
5.3
Architecture
8.3
Astrophotography
7.3
Underwater
7.4
✅ Great For
🌄
Landscape 8.5 Strong on optical quality, focal length and weather sealing. The original benchmark wide zoom, now excellent value versus the GM II.
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Architecture 8.3 Strong on optical quality, focal length and filter compatibility.
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Underwater 7.4 Strong on focal length, optical quality and autofocus.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Casual 5.0 Held back by focal length and optical stabilisation.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM