I have been looking for a long telephoto for months and tested virtually every other lens for Sony e-mount including the original version of this lens (not so good) with my A7R IVA. Every single one had an unacceptably high rate of out of focus and soft focus shots under many conditions.
Up to this point I had resisted buying this lens because of the price. Finally after exhausting virtually all other cheaper possibilities I spent the money!
I am happy to report it was the best money I have ever spent! This lens is beyond good it is insanely good and the best lens I have ever used in nearly every category. I went from an estimated 30% keeper rate with most other lenses to a 95% keeper rate with this lens! The auto focus accuracy, sharpness, and picture quality are off the charts and my customers have been astounded by the quality!
I cannot say enough about this lens coupled with the A7R IVA. It is mind blowingly good both for portrait and sports coverage and produces spectacular results with the right body!
I should mention it destroys the cheaper shorter range 70-180mm from a competing manufacturer.
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Bottom line is I do not write many glowing reviews but after spending a few weeks doing shoots with this lens I could not be happier!
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| lens type | Wide Angle | Standard | Wide Angle | Standard | Wide Angle | Wide Angle |
| compatible mountings | ALC-SH149 | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E |
| lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Prime | Prime | Zoom |
| focus type | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto/Manual | Auto Focus | Auto Focus |
| minimum focal length | — | 24 millimeters | 16 millimeters | 35 millimeters | — | 16 millimeters |
| max focal length | — | — | 35 millimeters | 35 millimeters | — | 28 millimeters |
| fixed focal length | 35 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 14 millimeters | 28 millimeters |
| real angle of view | 107 degrees | — | — | 63 degrees | — | 83.2 degrees |
| model name | SEL1635GM | FBASNSEL2470GM2 | SELP1635G | SEL35F14GM | SNSEL14F18GM | 16-28 F2.8 DG DN Contemporary Sony-E Mount |
| max aperture | 2.8 f stop | 2.8 f stop | 4 f stop | 1.4 millimeters | 1.8 millimeters | 2.8 f stop |
| diaphragm blades | 11 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
From the manufacturer
Sony SEL1635GM lens
Explore the world in wide-angle detail
G Master performance in a wide-angle F2.8 16–35 mm zoom offers a wealth of opportunity to capture subjects in creative new ways. No matter what zoom setting or focus distance you shoot, this lens delivers consistently superb resolution from corner to corner, with stunning background bokeh.
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High corner-to-corner resolution
Uncompromised optical design achieves extremely high corner-to-corner resolution and contrast for landscape, architecture, and other expansive subjects.
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Gorgeous background bokeh
Shoot close at F2.8 to capture sharp subjects with dynamic, painterly backgrounds consisting of delightfully smooth bokeh.
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A perfect balance of resolution and bokeh
An advanced optical design that includes two Sony XA (extreme aspherical) elements achieves outstanding resolution, low distortion, and smooth, beautiful bokeh.
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Light and compact for high mobility
Class-leading size and weight reductions make this 680-gram lens an ideal match for compact E-mount bodies, providing an eminently portable, easily manageable system.
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Every Day Lens
I do all kinds of photography and since I bought this lens over a year ago, it’s been my every day lens. The build quality is top notch. The autofocus is fast and accurate. The image quality is second to none with super sharp replication. The color contrast is what you would expect from a lens at this price range. The weight takes a little getting used to but it’s tolerable. As far as the value, it’s definitely worth the money. I have many lenses and I always find myself coming back to this one. I even have other GM IIs but they don’t have the reach that this one does. Sure this is not the lens for wide angle shots or other niche type shots but for an all around lens, I’m very satisfied.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2024
Style: SEL70200GMVerified Purchase
I do all kinds of photography and since I bought this lens over a year ago, it’s been my every day lens. The build quality is top notch. The autofocus is fast and accurate. The image quality is second to none with super sharp replication. The color contrast is what you would expect from a lens at this price range. The weight takes a little getting used to but it’s tolerable. As far as the value, it’s definitely worth the money. I have many lenses and I always find myself coming back to this one. I even have other GM IIs but they don’t have the reach that this one does. Sure this is not the lens for wide angle shots or other niche type shots but for an all around lens, I’m very satisfied.
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Eduardo Siqueira
Excelente lente!
Reviewed in Brazil on April 26, 2022Style: SEL2470GMVerified Purchase
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24 - 70 mm
Reviewed in Spain on August 25, 2024Style: SEL2470GMVerified Purchase
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Reviewed in Spain on August 25, 2024
Es bien cierto que se trata de la versión GI, pero estamos muy contentos.
Resultados muy buenos y con nitidez.
Es la medida estándar que todo fotógrafo debería llevar en su mochila. La versatilidad nos permite abordar diferentes situaciones.
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