Why I waited 6 years to buy this lens 

At 3:35 I should have said 10% smaller, 20% lighter NOT the other way around got it flipped sorry :) IT'S SMOLLER OKAY. Thanks for the correction @ben_chao

One thing I found interesting with the Sony vs Canon thing is that some people don't really know the difference they just want to complain about it. I got hired to film social media content for a few creators that use Canon only and I use Sony only, so there was about 2 month stretch where all their content was shot on Sony and the comments people left were "See this is why Canon is the best, content is looking great" and "Got to love those Canon Colors", etc.

Can listen to you talk AND SHOW camera stuff all day. Show and tell is so much better than people who just tell and don't show. Great video as always!! Also while I've never shot Sony, I regularly use regular image straight out of the camera and people love the look. And I only shoot with a cheap nifty 50

Great job on the video Sara! Thanks for making it. The lighting in this one is positively dancing in your hair when you're surrounded by the vicious greenery. What a great shot. Well done.

Would kill for your color grading process tutorial. Love it.

Really love the outdoor parts of the video!

Thanks for the video, Sara. Enjoy the trip!

I just love the look of your videos man. Perfect aesthetic

loved the camera rant, please more content like that

Was just wondering when the next peachy video was when I refresh to see this gold. Thank you!

I love nerdy lens videos, thanks Sara!

Thank you so much sister for sharing your ideas in this video.

Love the bags!

You Rocked this! Thanks so much ❤️

I recently got the Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L, it is my current favourite lens to shoot with!

Oh thanks I’ve really been thinking about doing some Murch so thank you for this also don’t stay gone so long I miss your videos they are so positive

Excellent lens review thanks Sara! I've been Canon since 2012, moving to Sony this year (currently just FX6 and 24-70 G Master). What you said about the novelty of certain wide angle focal lengths wearing off combined with the size/weight challenges are spot on. A contributing factor to shift from Canon was the outlook that my new RF mount lenses may be impractically HEAVY. The RF 24-105 on my Canon R6 is already making me wonder if I should pack an FX30 for next trip. I'm leaning towards the basic 3 standards as G Master lenses (16-35, 24-70, 70-200). Thanks again!

Great run down👌 Thank you ! 😎

The Sony 14mm is such a cool lens, but a little niche due to how wide it is. I just picked up the Viltrox 16mm 1.8 and I love it!! I've only used it for photo so far, but would definitely recommend!!

Loved the video❤

You and Justine are my favorite RU-vidrs for these kinds of content.

Had to hear the Peachy take on this lens! the weight reduction looks soooo nice!

I've been considering this one for my FX3. I only have a 24-70 GM II which I use for everything, so I guess do I really need that extra wide angle 😅 at events like CES I have to step back a bit far from things to get shots even at 24mm, so the answer might be yes!

Great video. Thx for tthe honest opinions on the differences of the Sony 16-35 lenses, I have the Zeiss 16-35, very happy, but always want that more open aperture.

I love this camera-nerd style of video! Why not make a second channel for the really 'deep-dive' gear talk videos and get the best of both worlds? I think you would be surprised at the number of people who would be interested in that! After years and years of 'enthusiast phone photography' 😅 and flip-flopping on whether to get a 'proper' camera setup, I decided on Sony. I got a budget oriented setup of a 2nd hand a6100 and a new Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 and OH MY GOD I love this combo already. I can honestly say it is more camera than I will be needing for a long long time but I love seeing the different looks you get from different lenses. I don't see myself getting a G-Master lens any time soon but I am definitely looking at a wider lens for my next one - potentially the Sigma 16mm prime (f/1.8 I think).

I have the 16-35f4 PZ and just love the size of this thing. Do you find the GMii substantially heavier or is it worth the trade off for the 2.8? I also have the Tamron 20-40 2.8 which has been great as well. Really debating selling both for the GM or just keeping what I have and be happy 😃

GLORIOUS!!!

Great video, looks like a very good lens !

This is Sara in her true geek mode and we’re here for it 😂 I have a Canon and lenses currently but I will be swapping to Sony in my next upgrade. I also love a good wide lens, as you say it’s so helpful for VLOGs. Anyways great video as always! 👌

Really appreciate the break down .

The 14GM is beyond amazing!!!!!

Love the DR3 helmet in the background 😍

@matt Nice camera work my man!

I love Sony. Didn't think I would since I had Canon cameras up until then. But since I bought the a7ii in 2018 I have been really pleased with the colors Upgraded to the a7siii last year and now I really can appreciate the colors and flexibility of the camera. Would love a shorter lens, but for now I have a 24-105 G f4 and a 200-600 G telephoto for getting birds. I also have a 35mm Slr magic t1.3 that I rarely use anymore because it's manual focus. One day I'll sell it to put it towards a 14 or 16mm prime for Astro or just some fancy b-roll.

Yes, I want one and pretty sure I will eventually buy this new GM mkii. But I'm in no hurry so will wait for a half decent deal or maybe a Black Fri event. I had owned the Sony GM 16-35 f2.8 mk 1, but found it quite heavy, bulky and whilst OK it didn't really excel much beyond circa 24-28mm when compared with other lenses I tested. I kind of anticipated this release, so sold my mk 1 about 3 months ago (taking a reasonable loss). I then bought a neat, relatively compact, Sony 16-35mm f4 PZ - pretty good. I do like the uber compact PZ for video on my FX3, but less of a fan about f4 - especially for stills use. That's why I'm thinking of also buying this new version as well as keeping my PZ albeit that sounds profligate and a bit crazy! I like to shoot primes, when I can, for something specific (not travel, as it's too much heft and hassle). I currently own and plan to keep my GMs 14, 24 and 35mm primes and a G 20mm. I too have had a history of buying and trying wide zooms. Originally starting with a more affordable Zeiss 16-35 f4 bought when I first started using Sony, late 2018. I then compared to the excellent Tamron 17-28 f2.8 - super value and typically sharper than the Zeiss, but flawed as it didn't go beyond 28mm. At that time I didn't yet own a 24-70 f2.8 GM mk ii. Both wide zooms got sold when I compared them to a GM 16-35mm f2.8 mk 1. However if not for being limited at 28mm then, the Tamron might have been a keeper. It was an excellent lens optically, albeit it felt a little 'plastic' and lacked Sony's GM build quality.

I love this video, and I hav not seen video from you before. So I hit the subscribe button and look forward to the next video. Thanks🙏

I have the original 16-35 gm and it almost lives on my camera. Just wondering if I should plan to upgrade to the new one to make it easier to use on a gimbal and also the close focusing might be better for food shots at restaurants. However it's a expensive upgrade and the original is already very good.

My travel kit has the original 16-35mm GM and primes at going up to 135mm. I can't see upgrading since I don't have an issue size, weight or minimum focus distance. Looking forward to Sara's take on the new A7c2 and A7cR.

Jeez, I wish a skate company had someone like you shoot some of the videos. You really nail a quality level that I'm not used to seeing in skate videos.

ahhhh I wish there was a brand-a-thon for the updated brand :( love those

I started with a used Canon 5D Mark II. Then I upgraded to a used Canon 5D Mark III. Then I bought a used Canon Rebel T7. Today I use a new Canon R100. I have an EF 100mm macro lens and an EF 24-105mm zoom lens. I use an adapter to mount my EF lens to my R100, since the R100 is RF mount. I plan on saving to get the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens for my R100 camera.

Got the A7Cii & A7CR ahead of release - nice

Canon M6 mark II + Viltrox speed booster + Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM (F2.8 with speed booster). It's tiny, a hair shy of full frame and just fun. Plus portable external battery plugged in via dummy battery adapter means one battery that lasts all day.

Hey Sara, As always VERY nice video! 🤩🤩⭐ I too am Sony shooter I recently purchased the 70-200 GM (II) which I think is great. I do have the 135 GM 1.8 which honestly I VERY like since the dept of field is lovely. I VERY much liked you going through all the wide lenses as you did, that was great, thank you!. I was considering these 2 lenses: 1. 14 GM 1.8 2. 12 - 24 GM (just not all in love with price or size) The 14 because of your video is probably out from my selection. I do have the 20 G 1.8 which i like but I do not love. The 24 GM 1.4 I like - first world issues to be clear. Maybe I just might grab the 🔴16-35 GM (II) and 🔴24-70 (II) and call it a day until the🔴Sony 300mm f/2.8 GM (they were testing it at the World Athletics Championship in Budapest, Hungary in August) maybe announced in May 2024. I do prefer Fuji color science though but not switching systems for many reasons. Thanks For you REVIEW!!

i live in co and have a lot of photos from breckinridge in the spots you have been to.

Great comparison video. I didn't bother waiting for the new GM ii since I couldn't justify the price (it costs $3,100 here in Canada before taxes) so just grabbed the 16-35 PZ recently to complement the 24-105mm that I have had since 2019. Here's hoping that Sony is working on a second version of that 100-400 GM because I would save up to get it (got a chance to use the 100-400 from Sigma for a week and I just didn't like it, so won't get it even though it's less expensive).

Now I just need to find $2300… 😬 Excellent video, Sara! Love Breckenridge, I need to get there in the summer sometime. We’ve only been in the winter.

Linear focus means to set the bounds of point A and B and then pull focus to these two places

have you not tried the ultimate in wide lenses of the sony 12-24? I prefer the 2.8 such a great lens esp for wide

What size Protactic bag is that and would you recommend it or alternatives?

Sara if I was to buy a a7siii what two lens would you recommend? mainly using for photos.

This is my dream lens. And I will get it, sooner or later. :)

I've been rocking Canon for a minute now, but I'm definitely thinking heavily about switching to Sony. I've been leaning more into video lately and Sony is really investing in their cameras for video and social media stuff and that's basically what I do/need.

The g12-24 is goated for wide angle wide lenses

Great a trip to meet the iPhone 15 pro ultra max? Good video as always (although I haven't finished it yet)

*I'll eventually get a G Master Lens for my FX30 but I just got my first cinema Lens*

nice skating!

I've always had Nikon, but I'd love to test this, just need a Sony DSLR. Thanks for your videos, as always ❤

Tough decision for me, I have the excellent 12-24 2.8 GM, but the 16-35 GM2 with its smaller size and compatibility with circular filters is compelling. If it’s as good as the 24-70 2.8 GM II, I might have to buy it. Thanks.

Holy quality content

Sigma 14-24 IMO is a bit sharper and cheaper so went with it. I know theres no front filter thread but I have a matte box so hey!

This is awesome video! I love it! I’m Canon fan but I also like Sony, Olympus and Nikon. At the moment I take pictures with old Canon DSLR and old mirrorless Olympus. If I had the money I’d get Canon R5.

I clicked this SO quickly. Sara Peachy video usually gets but good choice of title!

Dream lens for sure.... one day!

Currently owning the 14 1.8 GM. Its great but you cant always zoom with your feet. So the 16 - 35 2.8 mk2 is on my list. A perfect lens for me :)

18:56 This is one reason I'm considering switching to Sony or maybe just adding Sony, easier to bring around and carry around vlogging than Canon full frame.

Is the 16-35mm f2.8 GM I that bad off center, or is that particular lens decentered? Most of what I heard of the GM I vs GM II for the 16-35mm is that the size and weight is the biggest difference but the quality is comparable. I picked up the 24-70mm GM II lens recently because the quality seemed to be a vast improvement over the GM I from what I could tell on reviews like these. Also, for the heated brand debate, I'm used to Canon since my family has been shooting Canon for a long time, but I recently picked up a Sony and I've been loving it. I don't particularly like how the new Canons have very few dials, I like being able to easily see that I'm in the right mode, or what my EV compensation is, and I do like the standard Sony color too as you have mentioned, only tweaked a little from standard to get the color more natural. From what I can tell, the color of the Sony lenses are actually not necessarily "too vibrant" I think at times they can be too "flat" and I think that's what people mean by too clinical, it's like Hi-Fi systems, where the flatness makes it less musical, and I do notice that sometimes but I also like that about the look, it feels more accurate instead of tinting your view through rose tinted lenses. You can always grade the color to pop more in post but it's hard to have a truthful and balanced image from the beginning.

Hej Sara! what mic did you use for this video? thank you

glad you found the one...

Still rocking the 20mm 1.8 G. You can find them used for $600+. Best bang for the buckaroos imo

Correction at 3:35, the 16-35 GM II is 10% smaller and 20% lighter, not 20% smaller and 10% lighter (when compared to its predecessor)

Your beautiful green eyes look great in the green outdoors, or is it the lens🤔👀👍😍 Nothing against Sony but still can't beat the feel of a Canon in your hands. When it comes to images can anyone really tell the difference between images produced from high end Nikon, Sony or Canon cameras, there all so close, heck even Fuji does a great job, especially with those greens💚

I love when Sara is among green things😂😂

I have the Mark 1 16-35 and love it and the 20mm 1.8, buuuuut I hope that Sony improves its 12-24mm 2.8 and please make sure we can add a ND filter on the front!!!! That would be awesome!

Sara i love your videos

Re Canon lens sizes, yep. But an added benefit of size...people get out of my way, esp. when I break out the RF 28-70mm f/2L USM (and I don't need to carry 2 extra lenses) 🙂

I got A7mk1 with FE24-70 mk1 len but I want upgrade my body to A7iv or A7iii or A7riii or A7cii and should I get FE200-600 or FE70-200F2.8 + 2x Teleconverter? I want to shoot Travel, landscape, Plane spotting and wildlife please me a recommendation?

My 16-35 gm ii is on preorder, can't wait to get it. My only gripe is that Sony lenses and cameras can have a 'plasticy' feel to them. Other than that, Sony is awesome. I like the images coming out of the Sigma lenses better than Sony though, but Sony colors have come a long way.

I'm using Canon through and through, since I've been using Canon for a long time. Was about to switch to Sony if Canon hadn't announced the R5. I think most things regarding the "too sharp" stuff or "too vibrant" stuff is just coming down to applying a LUT. Which is also, why I mostly think the colour as a main talking point is BS nowadays. You can create presets and LUTs so that your camera/lens combos match (almost) perfectly if using RAW or LOG which doesn't really take up more time 'cause realistically you're not changing gear too often. So, I feel like this has blown up into a topic which really isn't a big deal. I'm always happy if companies are innovating and improving gear.

My fav wide lens of all time : 20mm 1.8

I remember when you had that wide angle look and it was a unique look to your tech videos compared to the other tech youtubers. So while it may not have been "the most accurate" it was a stand out look.

I have a sony Alpha 250 with a 15 til 100 lens.

What about the 12-24 GM?

I shot with Nikon "F" cameras in the 80's and 90's. Switched to Canon in 2003 with the 20d. Thought of moving to Sony. The whole sony photographic evolution has been amazing to watch. Shooting with a Canon 6d markii. I have relied on my creativity to make my images stand out not the equipment.

Hi Sara! New subscriber here! love the colors of the skate scene. What picture profile & luts did you use to grade? please share🙏🙏🙏

I always enjoy your videos, Sarah, and while I am very interested in this new 16-35, what really struck me was your comments about Sony’s images looking “clinical”. I’m a stills shooter, and I’ve seen a number of videos lately that relate to the “clinical” look of photographs, talking about applying negative dehaze and negative clarity to make images look, what?, better? I find the whole concept a little absurd. These current cameras from Sony or elsewhere, along with the lenses that are available today are capable of creating unbelievably sharp and highly detailed videos and photographs. Isn’t that what we all are expecting from this current imaging technology? So to complain that a camera’s image is too good or so precise that it’s boring or needs to be dialed back somehow seems crazy. Don’t we want to capture absolutely the best image possible in camera instead of expecting a camera to capture an image that is “soft” or “creamy” or looking like it was shot with Velvia or whatever? If you have captured the highest quality image data, you can always do whatever you want to it in post. Software today is so sophisticated that you can make your image look like whatever you want, but don’t you want to start that process with the best possible image data? I want the images coming off my camera to look “clinical” because then I know that this incredible piece of camera technology is doing what I’m expecting it to do.

usually aspherical lenses help correct abherations

Do you check all that gear?

yes

Full HDMI is nice as well... Canon ... I love my Sony and e mount. However Lumix is definitely tempting me. But I'm already so invested in Sony.

What backpack is that in the beginning of the video?

I’ve been getting into cameras lately and love the videos! Make a second channel to fuel our gear acquisition syndrome!! Haha

I love sony from a6500 untill now with a7r5 ..

I had a chance to use this at Sony Kando, and this might be my first G Master lens! Also, we gotta talk about the BTS of that 1:13 shot lol. Was this always this wide and you punched in, another camera that you transitioned to, or or or?! 😂

I’m torn between the 16-35 f4 PZ for my FX30 and the new GM. The word salad focusing will be very nice in certain situations. Thank you for having me! Battling nature with you was a blast 😂

Coming from Panasonic, I think the Sony cameras have a way to go with colour… and overall user experience

Been using Sony since NEX 5N and have become a Sony guy since. 5R, RX100MKII, A6000, A5100, ZV-1

Is there a Lumix lens in that bag? Never mind I just saw that you use the Lumix cap in the Tamron 17-28mm 😅

I wish Panasonic would make another MFT 1.7 that would cover 75-100mm. But i must say no other brand beats Sony E- mount in lens inventory.

Now thar the A7Cii is out, looking to upgrade to an used A7C from my 8 year old a6000. The 16-35 GM us not on my list though, a bit to bulky and out of price range haha