Is There A Difference?! Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 GM I VS. II Comparison, Sample Footage

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How do the specifications and features of the new Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II lens stack up to the original 16-35mm GM? And more importantly, is there any difference in image quality that's noticeable to the human eye? I recently picked up the 16-35mm GM II, and in advance of doing larger in-depth reviews on both of these lenses separately, I wanted to make a video comparing Sony's two premium standard wide angle zooms.
Specifically, in this comparison video, I'll cover the main specifications and differences between the two lenses - from weight/height, to all of the key physical and tactile features. Furthermore, I include several test photographs and video sample footage from my Sony a7R V and other cameras of both lenses in the real world, testing its sharpness, focus breathing, autofocus performance, and overall image quality.
Do you notice any differences in IQ between the two lenses? Are there any features you're happy to see on the version II that's missing from the original GM? Let me know in the comments below, and feel free to subscribe as more in-depth reviews regarding both of these lenses will be coming soon to the channel!
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0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Specs and features comparison
3:55 - Barrel distortion and pincushioning
5:01 - Sharpness, chromatic aberration
7:10 - Focus breathing, bokeh, autofocus
8:18 - Additional image samples
9:19 - Price
9:44 - Summary
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@CelestialTrieye 5 ай бұрын

This man doesn't blink. His eyes are Wide angle zoom lenses. He is the G master.

@andrewsaraceni 5 ай бұрын

It's all in the edit... 😂

@David.Horne72 2 ай бұрын

He is the gee master

@TheThaiLife 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for doing this. I have a 16-35 GMI and I got it used for about $800 but still I have been feeling the temptation to get the V2. However; after your recommendation and your test results, I think I'll skip the version 2 and instead grow my lens collection more. This video was so well done and useful, it's greatly appreciated.

@andrewsaraceni 7 ай бұрын

No problem! That's a great deal on the GM I, glad to hear that this was helpful to you.

@nikhilgajjala 5 ай бұрын

Hey! Can I know where you bought a used 1635 GMI for $800? I wanna get one too! Thank you!

@PhillipRPeck 7 ай бұрын

You're positively glowing in this video! Good stuff. I'd love to get the V2!

@andrewsaraceni 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Phillip! It must be the lighting. 😉The GM II definitely has some nice upgrades over the I.

@plus15media Ай бұрын

Appreciate this. Thank you!

@andrewsaraceni Ай бұрын

No problem!

@BudoDave76 7 ай бұрын

Is there a benefit for having an aperture control ring besides shooting video?

@andrewsaraceni 7 ай бұрын

You could use it as a more direct/hands-on control for photography as well (e.g. in Shutter Priority, Auto modes), though it's usually more useful for video shooters.

@Fessoid Ай бұрын

Thanks! Would love to use GM II

@andrewsaraceni Ай бұрын

No problem! They're both great lenses, the GM II especially so.

@cemtokgoz 5 ай бұрын

I am selling my 20 mm F1.8 G lens to replace with Sony 16-35 MM F72.8 GM version 1.My reason for changing is i found 20 mm F1.8 not good enough image quality and fixed focal length.You have both lenses so what do it get when I get 16-35 MM GM1?Do i take sharper photos instead? My camera is A7 iii.

@andrewsaraceni 5 ай бұрын

Both lenses are great, no issues with sharpness with either of them, though I'd say the 20mm is sharper. Just depends on if I need the flexibility of a zoom, or prefer the smaller/compact size of the 20mm. Not sure if maybe you had a bad copy of the 20?

@Fessoid Ай бұрын

also 20mm if i remember right is superb for video, where oversharpness is not needed.