SEL1635GM2

Key Features

• Full-Frame | f/2.8 to f/22
• Fast Wide-Angle Zoom
• 20% Lighter, 10% Smaller than Previous
• Four XD Linear AF Motors, Floating Focus
• Aperture De-Click and Lock Switches
• Zoom Smoothness Switch
• XA and Super ED Elements
• Fluorine Coating
• Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction

Wide-Angle Versatility for Stills & Video

Combining G Master performance with the lightest and smallest form factor in its class, Sony rounds out its trinity of f/2.8 G Master zoom lenses with its latest wide-angle offering for video and stills shooters, the FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II Lens, which boasts a variety of optical, focusing, and handling upgrades.

G Master Image Quality

Designed to rival the primes, this zoom’s optics have been revamped to provide even greater resolution, clarity, and bokeh quality.

• Bright f/2.8 constant aperture allows users to capture images in dim lighting conditions and with a shallow depth of field.
• One Super ED (extra-low dispersion) and Two ED elements effectively suppress chromatic aberrations and color fringing for greater clarity and color fidelity.
• Five aspherical elements, including three extreme aspherical elements (XA), minimize spherical aberrations, distortion, and also reduce ‘onion ring’ bokeh.

Faster AF and Floating Focus Mechanism

• Faster focusing performance, improved close-up shooting, and enhanced control are all benefits of the redesigned focusing system.
• Four XD (extreme dynamic) linear motors contribute to greatly improved focusing performance, compared to the DDSSM system of the predecessor, including faster, quieter, and more precise AF that’s ideal for both video and stills.
• Faster AF means improved focusing when working with fast-moving subjects; support is available for shooting at up to 30 fps, full AF is maintained even when shooting stopped down, and focus tracking is possible even when changing the zoom position.
• Floating focusing mechanism helps maintain image quality throughout the focusing range, which is especially important considering the impressive close-up performance of this lens: minimum focusing distance of 8.6″ and a maximum magnification of 0.32x across the entire zoom range.
• Internal focusing design promotes snappier, more responsive focusing performance and maintains the same center of gravity during lens extension and retraction.

Improved Control and Video Capabilities

Just as camera design has grown to appeal to both photo and video shooters, this lens has also been updated with a series and attributes that specifically appeal to video shooters’ needs.

• Focus breathing, focus shift, and axial shift during zooming have all been minimized to prevent unwanted movements and angle of view variations for greater compositional accuracy during recording.
• Supports the Breathing Compensation function in select cine-line and Alpha cameras.
• Linear Response MF provides natural, intuitive manual focus control.
• Manual aperture ring can be de-clicked for silent operation and the zoom smoothness can be adjusted depending on the desired torque.

Compact, Lightweight, and Robust Design

The smallest and lightest f/2.8 wide-angle zoom in its class, this lens doesn’t lose sight of its professional attributes and remains a weather-sealed, durable lens for use in trying working conditions.

• Approximately 20% lighter and 10% smaller than its predecessor, this zoom is a highly portable and versatile option for a huge variety of shooting applications.
• Now fit with a manual aperture ring, tactile exposure control is possible. This ring can be de-clicked for smooth and silent iris pulls or it can be locked in the ‘A’ position for camera-based aperture switching.
• Two programmable focus hold buttons and a focus mode switch for intuitive focus control.
• Hybrid construction uses both metal and plastic components to maximize both durability and a low weight design.
• Dust- and moisture-resistant design includes rubber gaskets at each seam and a rubber ring sealing the lens mount for ensured use when working in inclement weather conditions.
• Front lens element has a fluorine coating that repels water, oil, and other contaminants and makes the lens easier to clean.
• Included lens hood has been redesigned to complement the lens’ sleek design by reducing both its diameter and length.

SEL70200G2

Key Features

• Full Frame | f/4 to f/22
• G Series Telephoto Zoom
• .5x Magnification Across Full Zoom Range
• Internal Focus, Floating Elements Design
• 10.2″ Minimum Focusing Distance at 70mm
• Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization
• 15% Shorter and Lighter than Predecessor
• Advanced Aspherical, Super ED Elements
• Nano AR Coating II
• Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction
• A Classic Telephoto Zoom, Refined and Reimagined

Nine years in the making, Sony has retooled their classic, workhorse telephoto zoom lens with the FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II, introducing performance upgrades in autofocus, stabilization, magnification, and sharpness while reducing both its length and size. Remaining a portable, workaday stalwart for events, sports, and portraiture, this latest iteration expands its capabilities into video and macro applications.

Improved Optical Performance

The biggest change to the optical design of the lens is the introduction of a floating focusing element, enabling the lens’ high-resolution .5x “half-macro” magnification, shrinking the minimum focusing distance to 10.2″ at 70mm. This increased resolution is available across the entirety of the zoom range, as is the lens’ improved corner-to-corner sharpness. The lens features aspherical, Advanced Aspherical, Super Extra-low dispersion, and extra-low dispersion aspherical elements to reduce and suppress chromatic and spherical aberrations. Nano AR Coating II controls flare and ghosting, while the rounded, nine-blade diaphragm supplies the lens with its soft, smooth bokeh.

Faster, Video-Optimized Autofocus

Chief among the 70-200mm f/4 II’s enhancements is its faster, video-optimized autofocus system. Featuring 4 XD Linear motors, two for each of the lens’ focus groups, the lens now performs 20% faster than its predecessor and supports focus tracking while zooming. The new autofocus system also works with the Alpha 1’s blackout-free 30 fps high-speed continuous shooting, double the rate of the f/4 OSS I.

For those eager to apply the lens’ virtues to video, Sony has introduced several features from their cinema division. The new autofocus system has near-silent operation while dramatically reducing focus breathing and focus shift. The Linear Response MF system to ensures a consistent, natural-feeling operation, while the full-time Direct Manual Focus (DMF) feature makes it easy to make quick adjustments using the focus ring while in AF modes.

Rounding out the improvements to image quality, the lens’ built-in SteadyShot optical image stabilization is designed to work in tandem with the camera body’s stabilization system to ensure sharp images while shooting handheld even at the longest focal lengths.

Redesigned for Portability and Durability

In reconfiguring the 70-200mm f/4 II, Sony has kept in mind both the endurance of the lens and its user, reducing both the length and weight of the optic by 15% to 5.8″ and 1.7 lb, respectively. The internal zoom mechanism minimizes front-heaviness to reduce strain while focusing, while its dust- and moisture-resistant design and rubber control rings make it suitable for inclement conditions.

Other design features include:

• A removable and rotating tripod collar for added stability and reducing strain on the camera’s lens mount.
• Three focus hold buttons and an AF/MF switch on the lens barrel for intuitive tactile control and rapid access to select settings.
• Three-mode optical image stabilization switch to ensure sharpness in varying shooting conditions.
• A full-time DMF switch for manual focus override during AF-C mode.
• Zoom lock and focus range limiter switches to prevent unwanted lens extension or to constrain the usable focus range between a set limited range or full for improving focus speed.
• A fluorine coating for the front-lens element to repel water, oil, and other contaminants and facilitate lens-cleaning.

Teleconverter Compatibility

The FE 70-200mm f/4 GM OSS II is compatible with Sony’s optional FE 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters. These teleconverters allow for life-size, 1:1 macro photography throughout the entire zoom range. When used, the 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters will provide effective focal lengths and apertures of 98-280mm f/5.6 and 140-400mm f/8, respectively.