Question 1

Would this lens work well for portraits? or is this more inclined for landscape? I am debating between this lens or the new 24-105mm G.

Accepted Answer

This f2.8 is excellent for real estate, gimbal and group horizon shots. This is a great choice as a second lens to carry. However start with a lens like the 24-105 for portrait and subjects you need to reach from 15 yards.

Question 2

As a landscape photographer who usually shoots in f/11-f/22, is this sony 24-70 f2.8 lens really much better than the zeiss 24-70 f4 ?

Accepted Answer

no. at those apertures the difference will be minimal. if you pixel peep you may notice better detail and less distortion in the corners, but that's about it, but not enough to make or break the photo. or justify the price. the G master is also MASSIVE. mounting it on an A7R II will make your set up just as big and heavy as a Canon 5DM4 + 24-70 f/2.8 IIthe only reason i would carry a G Master is if would shoot at 2.8

Question 3

Will it work with A6000?

Accepted Answer

While it is true this is a full frame lens that in no way means it would not be a great lens on the a6000. The most important feature of this lens is the 2.8 aperture and that does not change on a crop sensor camera like yours! The larger aperture will still would allow it to focus faster and perform better in low light situations as well as allow for better bokah. Glass is more important than the body. The a6000 has a great sensor and image quality to start with and the lens would be awesome on it. The only "issue" is its not as wide as it would be on an A7 so think of its field of view as being a 36-105 instead of a 24-70. Not quite as good for landscape. Good glass will stay with your as you upgrade your bodies so the investment is totally worth it as long as you stay within the E-Mount system

Question 4

Is there a fish eye effect around the edges at 16mm?  I am also looking at Zeiss Batis 18mm which is wide and has little fish eye effect.

Accepted Answer

At 16mm there is no fisheye, I sometimes shoot group photos at 16mm. But at 35mm it’s a wide angle shot which has the fish eye look. This lens is an amazing lens with lots of versatility.

ASIN	B071LHLS11
Best Sellers Rank	#1,014 in SLR Camera Lenses
Brand	Sony
Built-In Media	SEL1635GM
Camera Lens	16 Elements in 13 Groups
Camera Lens Description	16 Elements in 13 Groups
Color	Black
Compatible Camera Mount	Sony E
Compatible Devices	cameras
Compatible Mountings	Sony E
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 265 Reviews
Effective Still Resolution	50 lines_per_inch
Exposure Control Type	Automatic
Focal Length Description	16-35mm
Focus Type	Auto Focus
Global Trade Identification Number	00027242899995
Image stabilization	No
Iso Range	100-32000
Item Weight	1.5 pounds
Lens	Wide Angle
Lens Coating Description	Nano AR Coating and Fluorine Coating
Lens Color	Black
Lens Design	Zoom
Lens Fixed Focal Length	16 millimeters
Lens Mount	Sony E
Lens Type	Wide Angle
Light Sensitivity	Wide light sensitivity range (100-32000 or higher)
Manufacturer	Sony
Manufacturer Part Number	SEL1635GM
Maximum Aperture	2.8 f_stop
Maximum Focal Length	35
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/250 seconds
Media Type	ProductImage, EnhancedContent
Minimum Aperture	22
Minimum Focal Length	16
Model Name	SEL1635GM
Model Number	SEL1635GM
Model Series	G Master
Number of Diaphragm Blades	11
Number of Items	1
Photo Filter Size	8.2 centimeters
Real Angle Of View	107 degrees
Shooting Modes	Automatic, Manual
UPC	027242899995
Unit Count	1 Count
Viewfinder Type	Electronic viewfinder
Warranty Description	1 year
Water Resistance Level	Water Resistant
Zoom Ratio	2.1875:1

FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM Wide-Angle Zoom Lens (SEL1635GM), Black

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