Size comparison between the old and new 16-35mm GM lens
The new lens is 133g lighter and 10mm shorter than the “older” 16-35mm GM. Full specs of the new 16-35mm GM II lens (SEL1635GM2):
- improved the sharpness
- close focus is 22cm (older lens had 28cm)
- an 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
- 3 XA lens
- 4 XD motor
- new anti-reflective treatment Nano AR Coating II which produces smaller and shadowy images
- The entire construction is weather sealed.
- 547g (133g lighter than older version)
- length 126mm (10mm shorter than older version)
- shipping in October
- 2699 Euro (Price in USA might be around $2399)
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.