Would this lens work well for portraits? or is this more inclined for landscape? I am debating between this lens or the new 24-105mm G.

This f2.8 is excellent for real estate, gimbal and group horizon shots. This is a great choice as a second lens to carry. However start with a lens like the 24-105 for portrait and subjects you need to reach from 15 yards.

As a landscape photographer who usually shoots in f/11-f/22, is this sony 24-70 f2.8 lens really much better than the zeiss 24-70 f4 ?

no. at those apertures the difference will be minimal. if you pixel peep you may notice better detail and less distortion in the corners, but that's about it, but not enough to make or break the photo. or justify the price. the G master is also MASSIVE. mounting it on an A7R II will make your set up just as big and heavy as a Canon 5DM4 + 24-70 f/2.8 IIthe only reason i would carry a G Master is if would shoot at 2.8

Will it work with A6000?

While it is true this is a full frame lens that in no way means it would not be a great lens on the a6000. The most important feature of this lens is the 2.8 aperture and that does not change on a crop sensor camera like yours! The larger aperture will still would allow it to focus faster and perform better in low light situations as well as allow for better bokah. Glass is more important than the body. The a6000 has a great sensor and image quality to start with and the lens would be awesome on it. The only "issue" is its not as wide as it would be on an A7 so think of its field of view as being a 36-105 instead of a 24-70. Not quite as good for landscape. Good glass will stay with your as you upgrade your bodies so the investment is totally worth it as long as you stay within the E-Mount system

Is there a fish eye effect around the edges at 16mm? I am also looking at Zeiss Batis 18mm which is wide and has little fish eye effect.

At 16mm there is no fisheye, I sometimes shoot group photos at 16mm. But at 35mm it’s a wide angle shot which has the fish eye look. This lens is an amazing lens with lots of versatility.

Brand	Sony
Manufacturer	Sony
Model	SEL1635GM
Model Name	sel1635gm
Product Dimensions	12.4 x 8.89 x 25.4 cm; 680.39 g
Item model number	SEL1635GM
Computer Memory Type	DDR SDRAM
Processor Count	2
Compatible Devices	cameras
Special Features	Direct Drive Super Sonic Wave AF Motors; Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction, Two Extra-Low Dispersion Elements; Three Aspherical and Two XA Elements
Mounting Hardware	SEL1635GM
Number of items	1
Compiler	SONY
Colour Screen	No
Aperture Modes	F2.8
Image stabilization technology	Digital
Minimum diaphragm opening	22
Min Focal Length	16
Batteries Included	No
Batteries Required	No
Adapter	SONY
Reader	SONY
Form Factor	Mirrorless
Lens type	Wide Angle
Marimba	SONY
Media type	ProductImage, EnhancedContent
Mounting Type	Sony E
Actual viewing angle	107 Degrees
Recorder	SONY
Transcriber	SONY
Has Auto Focus	Yes
Includes Rechargeable Battery	No
Is there a timer?	No
Includes remote	No
Manufacturer	Sony
Item Weight	680 g

Sony SEL1635GM 16-35mm f/2.8-22 Zoom Camera Lens, Black

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