Specification Sheet

Bullets

• Designed to achieve 50 line pairs/mm resolving power

• Two XA (extreme aspherical) elements w/ high surface precision

• Constant F2.8 max aperture maintains exposure and depth of field

• Uncompromising G Master design for smooth bokeh and high resolution

• 11-blade circular aperture contributes to gorgeous bokeh

• Two Direct Drive SSM (DDSSM) for fast, quiet, precise focusing

• Nano AR Coating dramatically reduces flare and ghosting

• Dust and moisture resistant

for robust reliability

• ED glass w/ multi-coating reduces chromatic aberration

• Instant auto/manual focus selection via a AF/MF switch

• Customizable focus hold button expands operability

• Fluorine front-element coating helps repel dirt and fingerprints

Features

Uncompromising G Master design

In order to take full advantage of the potential of high-resolution sensors, G Master is designed from the

outset for high contrast at the highest possible spatial frequency, thereby achieving outstanding corner-

to-corner optical resolution and clarity at all zoom and focus settings. It is not easy to achieve spatial

frequency of 50 line pairs per millimeter at a lens's widest aperture, but that is Sony's baseline for G

Master design, combining smooth bokeh and high resolution for outstanding reproduction of the most

detailed subjects and scenes, with superior contrast throughout every frame. G Master realizes the rare

combination of high resolving power and beautifully rendered background defocus.

Previously unattainable surface precision

Two XA (extreme aspherical) elements with extremely high surface precision (better that 0.01-micron)

are included and work with three aspherical elements to minimize aberrations that commonly plague

wide-angle zooms, effectively controlling distortion, field curvature and astigmatism. The extremely

precise XA elements reduce aberration and deliver ultimate corner-to-corner resolution throughout the

entire zoom and aperture range.

Constant F2.8 max aperture

Constant F2.8 max aperture maintains exposure and depth of field regardless of the focal range to which

you zoom. When changing your aperture to defocus the background, the areas out of the focal plane

FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM Wide-angle Zoom Lens

SEL1635GM

Explore the world in creative new ways with exceptional G Master

performance in a 16-35mm F2.8 wide-angle zoom. This lens delivers

consistently superb resolution from corner-to-corner, no matter what zoom

setting or focus distance at which you shoot. It produces stunning background

bokeh that can add depth and artistic impact to your images when required. A

compact, lightweight design makes the FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM a great choice for

active shooting.

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SEL1635GM FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM Wide-angle Zoom Lens Explore the world in creative new ways with exceptional G Master performance in a 16-35mm F2.8 wide-angle zoom. This lens delivers consistently superb resolution from corner-to-corner, no matter what zoom setting or focus distance at which you shoot. It produces stunning background bokeh that can add depth and artistic impact to your images when required. A compact, lightweight design makes the FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM a great choice for active shooting.
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appear blurred. This ‘bokeh’ effect of the blurred background is enhanced with circular aperture blades used in this lens. 11-blade circular aperture contributes to gorgeous bokeh When changing your aperture to defocus the background, light sources appear blurred. This ‘bokeh’ effect of the blurred background is enhanced with the 11-blade circular aperture used in this lens. Conventional aperture blades have flat sides creating unappealing, polygonal-shaped defocused points of light.
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Fluorine front-element coating The front lens element features a fluorine coating that helps to prevent dirt and fingerprints from sticking, and makes it easier to wipe dirt and fingerprints away if they become attached to the lens surface. This is a lens that can be used with confidence in a variety of challenging outdoor conditions.