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This instruction manual explains how to use lenses. Precautions common to all lenses such as notes on use are found in the separate "Precautions before using". Be sure to read both documents before using your lens.
This lens is designed for E-mount cameras. You cannot use it on A-mount cameras.
The FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G is compatible with the range of a 35mm format image sensor. A camera equipped with a 35mm format image sensor can also be set to shoot at APS-C size. For details on how to set your camera, refer to its instruction manual.
For further information on compatibility, visit the web site of Sony in your area, or consult your dealer of Sony or local authorized service facility of Sony.
For Customers in the U.S.A.
For question regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-800-222-SONY (7669).
Supplier's Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model: SELC1635G
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
Notes on Use
Vignetting
*¹ Do not touch the lens contacts.
*² The lens support (not supplied) compatible with the 1/4-20 UNC screw can be attached.
The following procedure is provided as an example. For detailed instructions, refer to the instruction manual provided with your camera or its Help Guide (online instruction manual).
To attach the lens
To remove the lens
It is recommended that you use a lens hood to reduce flares and ensure the maximum image quality.
Loosen the hood-locking knob on the lens hood (1), and then put the lens hood over the front of the lens (2). Make sure that the lens hood is not slanted and is fully engaged, and then tighten the hood-locking knob.
Using the POWER ZOOM lever
Using the zoom ring
When you do not intend to use the POWER ZOOM lever, you can choose to remove the servo zoom unit from the lens.
Use a commercially available hex key (2.5 mm) to remove the three screws. After you remove the servo zoom unit, it is recommended that you attach the supplied servo zoom unit receptacle cover () for protection. When attaching the servo zoom unit back into place, make sure that the serial numbers on both the servo zoom unit and the lens are identical, and then fit the servo zoom unit aligning the three screw holes together. When tightening the screws, apply the specified tightening torque (0.15 - 0.25 Nm). (See illustration
-a.)
To change the rotation direction of the zoom ring operation
You can use the service for changing the rotation direction of the zoom ring operation.
For details, visit the web site at:
https://www.sony.net/dics/c1635g/
AF/MF mode
To place the lens into AF/MF mode, set the focusing ring to the position .
While the lens is in AF/MF mode and the camera is in AF mode, autofocus shooting is available. While the camera is in MF mode, you must manually adjust the focus.
FULL MF mode
To place the lens into FULL MF mode, set the focusing ring to the position .
While the lens is in FULL MF mode, you can manually adjust the focus apart from whether the camera is in AF or MF mode.
The rotation range of the focusing ring is limited and the focus is adjusted in accordance with the distance scale movement.
IRIS LOCK switch
LOCK: You can lock the iris ring at "A" on the aperture scale, or rotate it between t/3.1 and t/25.
RELEASE: You can rotate the iris ring between "A" and t/25 on the aperture scale.
When you align "A" on the aperture scale to the aperture index, the camera is set to auto iris mode and the exposure is set by the camera. And you can adjust the amount of light manually between t/3.1 and t/25 by rotating the iris ring.
The aperture values indicated on the camera are F values.
Notes
Set the iris click switch to "OFF" when shooting movies. (See illustration -a.)
If you change the aperture value while shooting a movie with the iris click switch set to "ON," the sound of the iris ring will be recorded.
By pressing and holding the focus hold button during an AF operation, you can suspend the operation, while you hold the button, to fix the focus. Release the focus hold button to start AF again.
Name (Model name) | FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G SELC1635G |
Focal length (mm) | 16-35 |
35mm equivalent focal length*¹ (mm) | 24-52.5 |
Lens groups-elements | 13-16 |
Angle of view 1*² | 107°-63° |
Angle of view 2*² | 83°-44° |
Minimum focus*³ (m (feet)) | 0.28 (0.92) |
Maximum magnification (×) | 0.19 |
Minimum aperture | t/25 (f/22) |
Filter diameter (mm) | - |
Dimensions (maximum diameter × height) (approx., mm (in.)) | 118.5 × 147 (4 3/4 × 5 7/8) |
Mass (approx., g (oz)) | 1 390 (49.1) |
SteadyShot | No |
*¹ This is the equivalent focal length in 35mm format when mounted on an Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor.
*² Angle of view 1 is the value for 35mm cameras, and angle of view 2 is the value for Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor.
*³ Minimum focus is the distance from the image sensor to the subject.
Included items
(The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.)
Lens (1), Front lens cap (1), Rear lens cap (1),
Lens hood (1), Lens case (1),
Servo zoom unit receptacle cover (2),
Spare screws for the servo zoom unit (3),
Set of printed documentation
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
Download Sony E-mount FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G - Interchangeable Lens Manual
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