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

[@Addrian.]

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 :)

[@skymakai]

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]

Let’s gooooo!

[@nicksince9487]

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]

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

[@hellolau]

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! 👏

[@JoseTheRover]

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]

You’re gonna love it!

[@gonzalotapia1020]

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

[@JoseTheRover]

@@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]

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. 🤔

[@jchambo86]

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.

[@moveablefeasttv]

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!

[@joey.3200]

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!

[@goodthiefphoto]

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.

[@adventure_photo]

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.]

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

[@henrystravelcorner7090]

So you’re poor

[@Addrian.]

@@henrystravelcorner7090 yes very, how about yourself?

[@henrystravelcorner7090]

@@Addrian. me too! High five

[@Addrian.]

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

[@JeppPadilla]

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

[@dunnadidit]

It was the 85mm f1.4 sigma

[@JeppPadilla]

@@dunnadidit Love it! Bokehlicious!

[@dunnadidit]

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

[@DanieEaston]

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]

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.

[@Mattrossphoto]

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

[@cabellofatto]

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

[@dunnadidit]

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

[@cabellofatto]

@@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]

Haha I’ll let my dude know!

[@JacquelineForand]

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]

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

[@stevenwaldstein2249]

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.

[@jeffnabers9180]

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

[@formerlydave]

This is such a great video bro. Great work!

[@jordansyoutube]

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.

[@TheUnlockr]

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

[@dunnadidit]

Yesssss!!

[@familyincanada]

Beautiful 3 sec intro 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@theFATEfactory]

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? 🙌🏽🤔🥲

[@Wha2les]

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

[@GaryJahman]

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

[@lee_michae1]

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

[@JustinBMcBride]

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

[@dunnadidit]

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

[@JustinBMcBride]

@@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]

What camera are you using?@@JustinBMcBride

[@JustinBMcBride]

@@dubenick A7SIII

[@colton9841]

@@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?

[@Michael_Robinson]

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!

[@Reviews4fun1]

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.

[@gauravonguitars]

I dont understand why you keep telling to keep the lens corrections on. Vignett is a good thing, and really gives a charcater to the image.

[@danielruff5693]

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

[@iamjeromedupont]

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

[@MarkKidsley1989]

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

[@joseluisruiz3789]

This is the Coolest intro i have ever heard! 😎

[@Jeetphotographie]

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

[@jaredmeche6325]

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.

[@racemode]

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

[@spdcrzy]

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.

[@Image1Nation]

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

[@rawmediapaul]

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

[@dwightlooi]

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?

[@navpreetsingh8156]

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

[@europeanambience]

2700€ lol no thanks

[@vnilla1579]

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

[@hichamlrazwani9201]

❤❤❤

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks for watching!

[@stevegonzales527]

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

[@dunnadidit]

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]

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.

[@martinpickard5818]

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

[@v_stands_for_value124]

Idk how u dudes can use ultra wide lenses like 16-35, I know every purpose is different but for me 24 is fisheye already 🤣

[@The_RC_Family]

Over 2 grand! Sorry mate I love ya but I am out!

[@dunnadidit]

Haha it is a lot for a lens! Definitely not in the right wheelhouse for everyone!

[@leicafans2010]

My 16-35 GM is good enough for the things I shoot so I'll pass.

[@the49thstate_]

it's too big.

[@iComplainer]

secure the cup?

[@dunnadidit]

“Grab your beverage of choice and hang out while we take a look at whatever we’re talking about in the video.”

[@JeromeMorada]

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

[@dunnadidit]

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

[@trevordbrown_]

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.

[@evaheimisdottir2234]

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?

[@JulesO]

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]

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

[@danieldougan269]

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]

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!

[@alifyz]

What a great video! jesus!!!

[@garycheung331]

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

[@dunnadidit]

Way less! It’s barely noticeable now

[@andyxmunoz]

Damn, time to spend more money.

[@dunnadidit]

Please spend responsibly and don't blame me haha!

[@LansonView]

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

[@adrianwongmedia]

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

[@dunnadidit]

Wanna buy my 16-35GM?

[@adrianwongmedia]

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

[@SimoneAriu]

Does it mount on ZV-E10? Thank you

[@dunnadidit]

Sure does!!

[@SimoneAriu]

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

[@fouuladvand48]

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.

[@李永祥-u1l]

bad talking skill too much crap !

[@sashinger5230]

Bad writing skills, too much crap!

[@CorineCles]

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.

[@CreatorDrews]

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

[@scentmystyle]

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!

[@IvayloNikolov]

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

[@peter_molnar]

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

[@ThorSkin69]

doesnt look like its worth much more than the version1

[@霸鳥腰的霸]

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

[@davidstone408]

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

[@slam5]

Was this video shot in Victoria, BC?

[@johnliquori]

Wish it had OSS

[@dunnadidit]

You seem to be not alone in that!

[@dubenick]

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]

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

[@alanartme1]

But Not In Price!!!😳

[@draughonc]

Ordered😀

[@MrAdultMan]

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!