The new Sony 16-35mm FE lens tested by SonyAlphaBlog, TheDigitalDigest and Photographyblog

Sony 16-35mm at BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. Calumet DE. FocusCamera. Fotokoch DE. WexUK. Calumet NL.

SonyAlphaBlog concluded:

The PZ 16-35mm F4G is an very good all around 16-35 zoom and excellent in video.
For photos if you go with the Sony FE 16-35 mm F2.8 GM you will gain only in the corners and only at 50-61 Mix
For video production the PZ 16-35 F4 G is more handy on a day to day than the excellent but very bulky Sony FEC 16-35mm T3.1 which is more reserved for static production on tripod

Photographyblog concluded:

Overall, the FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G is a better fit for videographers than photographers, who may not appreciate the slower, looser, unlabeled power zoom control which replaces the traditional mechanical zoom.
On the other hand, it’s precisely that technological development which makes the FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G the smallest ultra-wide-angle zoom lens currently available for Sony Alpha full-frame cameras, so even photographers who only ever shoot stills should seriously consider this lens for its unique blend of portability, features and image quality.

Sony 24-70mm GM II Review by SonyAlphaBlog and Hanna Saba

Preorders:
USA: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. FocusCamera. Henrys CA.
EU: Fotokoch DE. Calumet DE. FotoErhardt DE. Wex UK.
Asia: CameraPro AUS.

Marc from SonyAlphaBlog tested the new lens and concluded:

Globally The Sony 24-70mm F2.8 GMII is a new masterpiece that will sit well next to the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM II OSS
If you own the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art then, it is not required to upgrade is you have the A7II or A7IV , but if you have the A1 or A7RIV you will notice a clear difference
Is it worth 2 times the price ? No , but if you want the best in all domains the GMII is the way to go. If you want the best for the money then the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art stays the preferred option

And this is Hanna Sabas take on the new GM II:

Marques Brownlee applauds the Sony Xperia IV for showing the future of smartphones

Sony Xperia 1IV at BHphoto, Adorama.

As you now the Sony Xperia 1IV is the first smartphone with a built-in optical telezoom. Sony is betting high on this kind of devices and a Sony manager just recently said he expects smartphones to exceed the image quality of mirrorless cameras in 2024 (I think this is just marketing BS).

Still, Sony clearly wants to be seen as the maker of the smartphones with the best Photo/Video Image Quality. Here is Marques Brownlee exciting take of the new 1IV:

Tamron 35-150mm review by Reza Malayeri: “unique lens that can do it all”

Tamron 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8 FE lens at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama. Fotokoch DE. Foto Erhardt DE. Wex UK. Park UK.

Reza Malayeri posted his full review on 42West and concluded:

The Tamron 35-150 mm lens can replace up to five prime lenses — offering 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 105mm, 135mm, and 150mm focal lengths. It offers excellent optics, performance, and build quality at less than half of the cost of buying the equivalent five primes.

Over the course of one month, and various shooting assignments, the Tamron 35-150mm lens stayed glued onto the mount of my Sony A1. It was instrumental in allowing me to focus on telling the story, instead of worrying about my gear and being distracted. It’s a unique lens that can do it all, and would be a great lens for professionals and beginners alike.

Sony 24-70mm GM II Review at PCMag: “phenomenal optics into a slim, carry-friendly package”

Preorders:
USA: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. FocusCamera. Henrys CA.
EU: Fotokoch DE. Calumet DE. FotoErhardt DE. Wex UK.
Asia: CameraPro AUS.

PcMag tested the new lens and concluded:

You can criticize Sony for replacing a lens it originally billed as future-proof, but the new FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is a worthwhile upgrade. First and foremost, it’s easier to carry—Sony has come a long way with miniaturization since it tipped the GM system. This slim zoom joins svelte lenses like the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II OSS, FE 50mm F1.2 GM, and FE 24mm F1.4 GM, all of which made us rethink how hefty well-corrected, bright aperture lenses should be. The redesign also adds useful on-lens controls for photo and video, something missing from Sony’s first take.

Internally, there’s a fresh optical formula that performs a bit better than the original on Sony’s most demanding camera sensor, the 60MP chip in the a7R IV. Furthermore, dual linear motors make focus performance a bit snappier, and picture quality is a little better than with the older lens. Aside from a bit of focus breathing, we don’t have many criticisms about the optics.

Despite excellent optics, the original FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM didn’t quite earn our Editors’ Choice award when we reviewed it, and it’s now a bit behind the times in terms of controls and design. You can still buy it for around $2,000, but we recommend you spend more to get the GM II—it’s a standout lens, and an Editors’ Choice winner.

Also DigitalCameraWorld published a full review and concluded:

There was absolutely nothing wrong with the original edition of Sony’s G Master trinity standard zoom, but the second incarnation is even better in every way. It packs a host of new features, improved handling characteristics and a completely redesigned optical path into a smaller, more lightweight build. It’s more comprehensively weather-sealed as well. The GM II is undeniably pricey, but you get what you pay for and more besides.