Finally I have the fully leaked images of the new lens and also of the A7cr:
Leaked press text for the 16-35mm GM II from an online website:
The Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II ( SEL1635GM2) is 133 grams lighter than its predecessor the FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM . Together with the new FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II (-191g) and FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (-435g) the weight saving is 759g.
The grams saved are basically due to Sony’s optical engineer making a so-called floating optical construction that makes the lens 10 mm shorter and thus lighter. The length is 112 mm and the weight 547 g.
The new construction also means that the center of gravity does not change so much when zooming and focusing (good for filming with a gimbal) and minimizes the occurrence of focus breathing , that is to say that the image section (e.g. focal length) does not change when focusing.
Similar to the other two lenses, Sony has also improved the sharpness and close range. Sony promises that the FE 16-35 mm f/2.8 GM II provides good sharpness right out to the edges already at the maximum aperture of f/2.8. The proximity limit has been improved from 0.28 to 0.22 meters (0.32x magnification).
Another important point with all the upgrades (including the FE 70-200mm f/4 G Macro OSS II ) is that the new lenses have apertures and autofocus motors that can handle bursts at 30 frames per second. The click modes of the aperture ring can be switched off.
The lens hood has been made as compact as possible.
Another improvement is the new anti-reflective treatment Nano AR Coating II which produces smaller and shadowy images. The front lens is of course fluorine-treated to protect against grease, dirt and moisture. The entire construction is weather sealed.
The Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II will begin shipping in October.
Preorders:
Sony A7cII at BHphoto, Amazon US&EU, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK. Sony AUS.
Sony A7cR at BHphoto, Amazon US&EU, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK. Sony AUS.
16-35GMII at BHphoto, Amazon US&EU, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK. Sony AUS.
