BETTER In Every Way... But Is It Enough? Sony 16-35mm GMii Lens Review.

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6 years after the release of the original Sony 16-35 GM, Sony have announced the 16-35mm GMii. It's 10% smaller 20% lighter and is better in every way... but is it enough of an upgrade?
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Table of Contents:
0:00 - Introducing the Sony 16-35mm GMii
0:30 - Video Overview
1:19 - 16-35 Video Footage Example
3:11 - Size, Weight, & Physical Features
6:41 - Image Quality with examples
9:03 - Better Close Focus Distance
10:04 - Focus Breathing Improvements
10:27 - Is It Enough Of An Upgrade?
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@hellolau 10 ай бұрын

Heyyy 😂 Thanks for the video. You've definitely created the best review out there. The content was spot on, the video was engaging, and instead of just stating things, you provided examples. The background was also really nice with a fantastic shallow depth of field. Awesome job! 👏

@Mattross52 10 ай бұрын

Killer work man. Love the format. Incredible effort 💯🫡

@davidaltizer 10 ай бұрын

This is such a great video bro. Great work!

@CreatorDrews 10 ай бұрын

beautiful breakdown! Going to pick one up once I get the chance!

@GaryJahman 10 ай бұрын

Bro it’s been a while since I watched your content. Looking good 👍

@jordansyoutube 10 ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks! I been waiting on this lens like everyone else. I currently don’t own anything wider then 35mm so this will round out my kit.

@moveablefeasttv 8 ай бұрын

Thought you lived in Victoria after seeing your colour grading video. I know the area in this video well. Cool that you're doing great tutorials and reviews close by!

@skymakai 10 ай бұрын

Been waiting for this lens for what seems like years. Happily letting go of my v1 to complete my v2 triad. The weight and size savings, the updated design... silly, but it's a thing of beauty.

@dunnadidit 10 ай бұрын

Let’s gooooo!

@goodthiefphoto 10 ай бұрын

Currently, I can get a brand new Mk I for $1900 (AUD) but the Mk II is $3700! As a business expense, it's a no-brainer for me but I don't think I could justify the Mk II as a recommended upgrade for non-business use.

@Addrian. 10 ай бұрын

Great video Dunna, though I will be keeping my original 16-35, just doesn't make sense to upgrade considering the price difference is huge! Here in Australia, the new mark II cost pretty much the same as a 70-200 GM f2.8 II which to me is crazy. Also the original still holds it's own in every way. Super sharp, nice contrast, good enough focus distance, and size is manageable. Though none the less great video :)

@joey.3200 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review, Dunna. I recently purchased this lens from your review and I couldn't be happier. It's so light! At first I thought I had received a model that had somehow been hollowed out inside. My first non-prime, zoom lens and I'm so glad this is the one I decided to go with!

@peter_molnar 10 ай бұрын

where can I turn on that vignetting setting in my a7 III please?

@nicksince9487 8 ай бұрын

I picked this up as soon as it was available at my local Vistek and it's been a total dream to use. I had the V1 and the PZ versions from Sony, and this thing just runs circles around them both in terms of sharpness, contrast, colour and feel. It's an awesome lens, highly recommend it to anyone who's on the fence!

@aymaejaz6448 5 ай бұрын

thanks I was on the fence because it is a steep price

@jeffnabers9180 10 ай бұрын

what lens were you shooting your talking head scenes with when holding the cam/lens? shallow DOF and overall image quality look amazing 😮

@user-ov9ij1cu1g 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for making the video! This is really a fantastic lens that sony ever made.

@iamjeromedupont 10 ай бұрын

If you don't mind me asking. this video was shot with which camera?

@CorineCles 10 ай бұрын

Wow, what a great place on the video! You did a wonderful contrast between the beautiful vegetation and the street.It's inspiring.. The lense seems great. But I just need two lenses 24-70 and 35 mm. However I liked the bokeh and the autofocus on it.

@IvayloNikolov 10 ай бұрын

I'm looking for lens like this for Leica L mount - any suggestions?

@evaheimisdottir2234 9 ай бұрын

I´rve been contemplating buying a Sony a7c II + this lens. It will be my first FF camera and first Sony camera, as in the past I had only Canon DSLR cameras. Would you recommend that combo?

@familyincanada 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful 3 sec intro 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@TheUnlockr 10 ай бұрын

Great video, bud! Think I'm buying this one, too 😂

@dunnadidit 10 ай бұрын

Yesssss!!

@MrAdultMan 10 ай бұрын

Great review! Glad to see Sony still pushing their limits with the new glass. I've never used a wide-angle lens. Always have a telephoto on the body!

@JoseTheRover 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this! I’ve been waiting on this lens for a while. Last 16-35 was just a little too heavy. A 20% savings in weight will be huge. I currently have the 24-70gm2 and I take it everywhere because it’s so light.

@dunnadidit 10 ай бұрын

You’re gonna love it!

@gonzalotapia1020 10 ай бұрын

16-35 gm1 is 680g but is too heavy, 24-70 gm2 is 695g but is so light, guess everything is relative

@JoseTheRover 10 ай бұрын

@@gonzalotapia1020 definitely is when you consider I no longer bring my 24 1.4, 50 1.8 and 85 1.8. The 16-35gm1 was very heavy but limited in its focal range. I brought it for wide angle shots and I love the 35mm look. The 24-70mm provided me with an all in one solution and I made due with my iPhone for ultra wide shots. So yeah it’s all relative for sure. 680g for a lens that isn’t ideal for walking around photography/video vs 695g for a lens that provides tons of versatility that most of your other lenses stay home.

@tacojohnellenich 6 ай бұрын

I’m so torn. I have the 16-35 GMii right now but I’m torn. Thinking about returning for 24-70. Looking for the ideal just daily carry lens. The reach on the 16-35 just isn’t a whole lot and subjects get uncomfortable when you get close. 🤔

@Wha2les 10 ай бұрын

Just in time for my trip to Japan in the fall! Started getting new camera this year so I need a wide angle.

@scentmystyle 10 ай бұрын

I currently have the Sigma 16-28. Been waiting on this! Its a no brainer for me. This and the 24-70 GM II, need them!

@DanieEaston 10 ай бұрын

Great video bud, I have the 16-35 zeiss and held out cause I didn’t like the original. Mostly the stabilization in it and lack of it. It’s nice to see this upgrade. I will be upgrading eventually. We shall see if it’s to this one 😊

@dunnadidit 10 ай бұрын

Thanks boss! Would love to hear your thoughts... still no stabilization though. I guess they're banking on people having all the new bodies with fancy stabilization in them.

@theFATEfactory 9 ай бұрын

LOVE how light this is compared to my version 1!!!! Definitely noticeable throughout a wedding day 😅 My copy’s zoom barrel is extremely easy to twist especially from 35 towards 16. Just picking it up to shoot after each time I put it down/holding the lens turns the barrel. My version 1 copy was nice and didn’t easily turn so I didn’t have to worry about it not staying in the right focal length during the event. Do you notice the zoom barrel being like this or should I exchange my copy? 🙌🏽🤔🥲

@Michael_Robinson 10 ай бұрын

Great review! But I was surprised to see the lines of green dots around the sun star at 8m05s. I've never seen a pattern like that!

@stevenwaldstein2249 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your video. I had the version 1 until my son “borrowed” it so now I have the version 2 on pre-order. I’m a stills shooter and have debated on getting it since the FE PZ f/4 came out but really like this and I own the other GM II members of the holy trinity. I’m also comparing it to the Canon RF 15-35/2.8 with IS. That lens does weigh a lot more at 840 grams but is slightly wider and has the image stabilization. (I shoot both Canon and Sony). I think this will be better when combined with the A7RV as the best land and it’s only slightly heavier at the reduced weight to the 35/1.4 GM. We will see how it goes when I get it.

@Jeetphotographie 10 ай бұрын

I see some crazy flaring when shooting towards sun! How bad is it?

@LansonView 10 ай бұрын

I am more curious what lens you use when you hold the 16-35 and talking,like 3:45😄

@joseluisruiz3789 10 ай бұрын

This is the Coolest intro i have ever heard! 😎

@trevordbrown_ 10 ай бұрын

As someone who owns 24-70 and 70-200 both being GM ii.. I think I’m going to pick this up instead of getting the 12-24. It’s much cheaper and fits in line with the original holy trinity of lenses.

@JeromeMorada 10 ай бұрын

i'm happy with tamron 20-40mm 2.8, lightweight and can focus like macro for $699, my main gimbal lens for events.

@dunnadidit 10 ай бұрын

I still haven't gotten to use that one but 20-40 sounds really handy!

@jchambo86 10 ай бұрын

I'd still take the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 for more than half the cost and internal zooming. Is it a 2.8? No. But with how well Sony bodies handle low light these days and the difference between 2.8 and 4.0 not being astronomical in regards to bokeh, I can live with it. If I want better bokeh, I'm pulling out one of my 1.8 or 1.4 primes.

@slam5 10 ай бұрын

Was this video shot in Victoria, BC?

@danielruff5693 10 ай бұрын

Just bought the sigma 16-28 lately. And a can not be happier :) But i do love the look of sony lenses sooo much. Someday maybe! PS: Great Video

@lee_michae1 9 күн бұрын

In your 16-35 PZ review, you said it was sharper than the GM. How about this GM ii vs the PZ?

@JacquelineForand 10 ай бұрын

Came back from a grocery run and Dunna already has his review uploaded? Cup secured and ready to see what your thoughts are about the version II. ☺☕

@dunnadidit 10 ай бұрын

Thats the best! That means you can secure the cup and you've got nice snacks from the grocery run!

@JeppPadilla 10 ай бұрын

What lens were you shooting with in your A-Roll? The bokeh is insane!

@dunnadidit 10 ай бұрын

It was the 85mm f1.4 sigma

@JeppPadilla 10 ай бұрын

@@dunnadidit Love it! Bokehlicious!

@dunnadidit 10 ай бұрын

I’ve been using 85 a bit more because I’ve been getting some help shooting and i love how it looks. Little bit of focus hunting but still solid

@garycheung331 10 ай бұрын

Is Sony 16-35gm ii have less focus breathing for video ?

@dunnadidit 10 ай бұрын

Way less! It’s barely noticeable now

@Image1Nation 10 ай бұрын

Bruh what long lens did you use to shoot this video?

@adventure_photo 10 ай бұрын

Great new lens but I’ll be keeping the original. My copy is in pristine condition and is razor sharp and contrasty. Not enough to sell, lose money and purchase this one. It would probably cost around $1000 to upgrade and I don’t see $1000 worth of improvements. Glad Sony is designing awesome new lenses and keeping the lineup fresh though!

@Addrian. 10 ай бұрын

I'm with you on that. The MK II is almost 4k in Australia. My mark I is still an amazing lens.

@henrystravelcorner7090 10 ай бұрын

So you’re poor

@Addrian. 10 ай бұрын

@@henrystravelcorner7090 yes very, how about yourself?

@henrystravelcorner7090 10 ай бұрын

@@Addrian. me too! High five

@Addrian. 10 ай бұрын

@@henrystravelcorner7090 oh hello dear brother. I'm good how are you?

@MarkKidsley1989 10 ай бұрын

I want the 12-24 gm II, i dont like having duplicate focal lengths

@SimoneAriu 10 ай бұрын

Does it mount on ZV-E10? Thank you

@dunnadidit 10 ай бұрын

Sure does!!

@SimoneAriu 10 ай бұрын

Nice, it seems WOW. Too much for the ZV-E10 camera? If yes, which one do you recommend to have a versatile lens? @@dunnadidit

@cabellofatto 10 ай бұрын

I don’t know how you “pulled” this off as a solo shooter, but I’m impressed. 10:33

@dunnadidit 10 ай бұрын

Haha well… I hate to break the illusion but I had help for this one.

@cabellofatto 10 ай бұрын

@@dunnadiditHere I was thinking, "maybe it's product showcase mode...or maybe he set AF tracking point to exactly where the camera was going to come into frame!" Regardless, it was a superb pull!

@dunnadidit 10 ай бұрын

Haha I’ll let my dude know!

@Reviews4fun1 10 ай бұрын

My GM 1 has been great for me. I’m not seeing enough to warrant an upgrade. Marginal size/weight difference. In the rare instance I’ll use a gimbal, I’ll use my 24mm f1.4 prime.

@racemode 10 ай бұрын

I've waited for this one for almost a year.

@JulesO 10 ай бұрын

Nice lens but what is Dunna always securing his cup for?? We must know what's inside his cup! Great content as always, bro. Truly an inspiration.

@dunnadidit 10 ай бұрын

Haha usually it's a nice locally roasted coffee... but i switch it up here and there :P

@draughonc 10 ай бұрын

Ordered😀

@jaredmeche6325 10 ай бұрын

Yeah, sadly there's far less of a difference between GM 16-35 and GM2 16-35 than there is between GM1 & 2 of the 24-70. And like you said, that speaks more to how good the original GM 16-35 is. If I already had GMii 70-200 to complete the holy trinity, would certainly consider trading in my GM 16-35 for the GMii.

@spdcrzy 9 ай бұрын

Considering how much inflation has pushed prices up in the past five years, I'm amazed that the lens actually doesn't cost even more. The original 16-35 was $2300 when it came out, and the new one is still $2300 now.That's worth it, I think.

@davidstone408 10 ай бұрын

Nice to see Victoria BC from a different point of view.

@fouuladvand48 10 ай бұрын

External Zoom is really a bummer. Especially when you shoot ultra wide. This is a landscape photographer lens and even on a gimbal the lens hood matters when we talk about balancing. This 10mm more wouldn't have been a big deal but building an internal zoom would have been great. Dissapointing, as I was waiting for this piece of gear since long time. At least a lock button or a Smooth switch for the zoom could have been done.

@alifyz 8 ай бұрын

What a great video! jesus!!!

@rawmediapaul 10 ай бұрын

B&H and Other Sony sites are saying it has Image Stabilization... Can't get their specs right...

@vnilla1579 10 ай бұрын

If they made an f/1.4 version of this lens, i'd never take it off my camera.

@hichamlrazwani9201 10 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@dunnadidit 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@adrianwongmedia 10 ай бұрын

I'm happy for 16-35 gm ii because price of used 16-35 gm i will go down.

@dunnadidit 10 ай бұрын

Wanna buy my 16-35GM?

@adrianwongmedia 10 ай бұрын

@@dunnadidit lol, if you willing free shipping to Los Angeles.

@dwightlooi 10 ай бұрын

Why will you ever carry a 16-35? As the only lens it's too wide, as a companion to the 24-70 why won't you pack the 12-24 instead?

@danieldougan269 10 ай бұрын

So, if the original 16-35 was so good, why were you so anxiously awaiting a new version? Was it just the weight savings?

@dunnadidit 10 ай бұрын

Because Sony has been releasing all these updated version ii GM lenses, I was anxiously awaiting how they could make the 16-35 better! Being smaller and lighter was definitely a part of it! But also just interested in knowing what they could pull out on this one!

@navpreetsingh8156 10 ай бұрын

Great lens but an eye watering £2400 in the UK, this is what drives us to grey imports!

@JustinBMcBride 10 ай бұрын

Really bummed it doesn’t have stabilization. That is a top negative comment on my videos when I use that lens to vlog.

@dunnadidit 10 ай бұрын

Thats so interesting! With a lens this wide I never feel like I have issues, but you're not alone in wanting this!

@JustinBMcBride 10 ай бұрын

@@dunnadidit I get the comment way more when using the 20mm 1.8 but folks still seem to think the 16mm is too shaky. I don’t know if $2400 justifies the upgrade without OSS. Perhaps it’s because Sony is leaning more into their new AI stabilization and leaving the mechanical stabilization out.

@dubenick 10 ай бұрын

What camera are you using?@@JustinBMcBride

@JustinBMcBride 10 ай бұрын

@@dubenick A7SIII

@colton9841 10 ай бұрын

@@JustinBMcBride Interesting. I would have thought that the A7SIII would provide enough stabilization. I am actually looking at cameras for a vlogging setup now and was considering this lens and the A7SIII. (The new A7Cs have some weird quirks with 4k60) Maybe I should wait for the A7SIV which is rumored to come out before end of year. Mind linking a vlog where you use this combo so I can see for myself?

@johnliquori 10 ай бұрын

Wish it had OSS

@dunnadidit 10 ай бұрын

You seem to be not alone in that!

@dubenick 10 ай бұрын

What camera are you intending to use this on? Wide lenses rarely need OSS in the first place, add in the hardware and software solutions available through camera bodies and in-post, I really do not know the value of OSS beyond cameras prior to the A7Riii and a7ii

@johnliquori 10 ай бұрын

@@dubenick A7R V, which has great stabilization, but I’m trying to literally throw my gimbal in the garbage. I want butter smooth lol

@martinpickard5818 10 ай бұрын

If you have the first version I wouldn’t upgrade…..save the money….

@andyxmunoz 10 ай бұрын

Damn, time to spend more money.

@dunnadidit 10 ай бұрын

Please spend responsibly and don't blame me haha!

@stevegonzales527 10 ай бұрын

people will automatically upgrade no matter what since they want the latest and greatest so review videos dont really matter

@dunnadidit 10 ай бұрын

Lol 😂 there are people like that for sure and there are also people who aren’t like that, but if anything I feel like that makes the review videos even more important.

@dunnadidit 10 ай бұрын

Lol 😂 there are people like that for sure and there are also people who aren’t like that, but if anything I feel like that makes the review videos even more important.