Rent the Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II in Canada — Sony’s flagship wide-angle zoom, redesigned to be lighter, smaller and sharper than the original. A constant f/2.8 across a versatile 16-35mm range makes it a go-to for landscape, astro, weddings, real estate and wide-angle video. Key points:
Versatile 16-35mm wide-angle range with a bright, constant f/2.8 aperture
Improved G Master optics (two XA elements, Super ED and ED glass) — excellent corner sharpness
Four XD Linear Motors with reduced focus breathing; de-clickable aperture ring for video
20% lighter and 10% smaller than the original; close 0.22m focus; 82mm filters
Our thoughts
This is the wide zoom I’d hand most Sony shooters — it’s sharp into the corners, noticeably lighter than the original, and the de-clickable aperture ring and low focus breathing make it just as good for video as stills. If your main goal is the night sky, the 14mm f/1.8 prime is brighter, but for everyday wide work this is the more versatile pick.
— Will, Founder
Key specifications
Lens mount
Sony E
Format
Full-frame
Focal length
16–35mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8 (constant)
Minimum aperture
f/22
Aperture blades
11 (rounded)
Optical design
2 XA + 1 Super ED + 2 ED elements; floating focus; Nano AR II and fluorine coatings
Autofocus
4 × XD Linear Motors; reduced focus breathing, focus shift and axis shift
G Master, dust- and moisture-resistant; ~20% lighter than the original (approx. 547g)
Compatibility & what you might add
Fits any Sony E-mount body — pair it with the camera that suits your shoot.
Chasing the night sky? The Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM prime is brighter for astro and aurora.
It takes standard 82mm filters — add a polariser or ND if you need one.
Shooting landscapes or long exposures? Add a tripod.
Q&A
The Mark II is about 20% lighter and 10% smaller, with improved corner-to-corner sharpness, faster autofocus (four XD linear motors) and reduced focus breathing. It also adds a de-clickable aperture ring. If you have the choice, the II is the better lens in nearly every way.
Yes — the constant f/2.8 and 16mm wide end handle night skies and big landscapes well, with sharp corners for clean stars. If astro is your absolute priority, the 14mm f/1.8 prime gathers more light; but this zoom is far more versatile for general wide work.
Very — the reduced focus breathing keeps framing stable as focus changes, the aperture ring can be de-clicked for smooth, silent exposure changes, and it’s light enough for gimbal and handheld work. A strong choice for wide-angle filmmaking and vlogging.
Down to 0.22m (about 8.6"), which is impressively close for a wide zoom — great for dramatic wide-angle close-ups where a foreground subject looms large against a sweeping background.
A standard 82mm front thread, so polarisers, NDs and other filters are easy to find. We can add filters to your order.
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