Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II
The ultimate professional wide-angle G Master zoom
Key Features
Lens Capabilities
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The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II
| Ring / Switch / Control | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Ring | ✓ Present | |
| Zoom Ring | ✓ Present | |
| Aperture Ring | ✓ Present | |
| AF/MF Switch | ✓ Present | |
| Image Stabilisation Switch | ✗ Not Present | Lens relies on IBIS |
| Focus Limiter Switch | ✗ Not Present | |
| Function (L-Fn) Button | ✓ Present | Two customizable buttons |
| Zoom Lock Switch | ✗ Not Present | |
| Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | ✗ Not Present | |
| Weather Sealing | ✓ Present |
How-to Use Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II
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Learn & Master Photography with Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II
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Technical Specification
| Lens Type | Wide-angle zoom |
| Focal Length | 16-35mm |
| Aperture Range | f/2.8 - f/22 |
| Elements/Groups | 15 / 12 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 (circular) |
| Min Focus Distance | 0.22m (0.73 ft) |
| Max Magnification | 0.32x |
| Filter Thread | 82mm |
| Focus Motor | XD Linear Motors |
| Weight | 547g |
| Dimensions | 87.8 x 111.5 mm |
