Lens Specifications
Mount
Sony E-mount
Format
35mm full frame
Lens Groups / Elements
12-groups / 13-elements
Angle of View (APS-C)
83°-44°
Maximum aperture (F)
F4
Minimum Aperture (F)
F22
Maximum Magnification ratio (x)
0.23x
Focal-Length (mm)
16-35 mm
35mm equivalent focal-length (APS-C)
24-52.5 mm
Angle of view (35mm)
107°-63°
Aperture Blades
7-circular
Circular Aperture
Yes
Minimum Focus Distance
0.92′ (W)-0.79(T) / 0.28 mm (W)-0.24(T)
Filter Diameter (mm)
72 mm
Image stabilization (SteadyShot)
(body-integrated)
Zoom system
Powered 4x XD Linear Motors
Teleconverter compatibility (x1.4)
Incompatible
Teleconverter compatibility (x2.0)
Incompatible
Hood Type
Petal shape, bayonet type
Size & Weight
Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
3.17 x 3.5″ (80.5 x 88.1 mm)
Weight
12.5 oz. (353 g)
At a Glance
Focal Length
16-35 mm
Max. Aperture
F4
Size and Weight
3.17 x 3.5″ / 12.5 oz.
- The world’s lightest1 full-frame F4 wide-angle power-zoom lens
- Outstanding resolution in an ultralight compact G Lens (353 g / 12.5 oz)
- Power zoom using 4 XD Linear Motors for responsive operation and control
- Reduced focus breathing/shift for refined movie imagery
- Fast, precise, quiet AF and tracking by 2 XD Linear Motors for movies and stills
- Naturally rendered bokeh and excellent close-up performance (min focus 9.5”)
- Consistent balance for easy handling with internal focus and zoom structures
- Focus, zoom and aperture rings with lock and click on/off functions
- Constant or variable zoom speed from lens or compatible cameras/remotes
- Dust and moisture resistant2 design and front fluorine coating for reliability