Sony FX5 Cinema Line + FE 16-35mm F/2.8 GM II
This bundle consists of the Sony FX5 Cinema Line camera and the Sony FE 16-35mm F/2.8 GM II lens.
Sony FX5 body Cinema Line
! Please note: Please note: some video specifications, such as 5K 120fps recording and Open Gate in XAVC 4K, will only become available via a firmware update, expected August 2027 or later.
The Sony FX5 is a compact pro cine camera with a 16.6-megapixel full-frame stacked Exmor RS sensor and the new BIONZ XR2 processor with an integrated AI unit. The camera brings Open Gate recording, internal X-OCN recording and Three Base ISO to the FX series: features previously reserved for higher-end models in the Cinema Line. At launch, you already film up to 4K 120fps and Full HD up to 240fps; via the future firmware update, this expands to 5K 120fps and 4K 240fps slow motion in X-OCN.
Flagship-level image quality
At the heart of the FX5, the stacked Exmor RS sensor, with a stacked structure for faster readout, and the BIONZ XR2 processor work together. The sensor combines a wide dynamic range, the difference between the darkest and lightest details the camera can still capture, with a high readout speed, for rich cinematic images while retaining detail in both light and dark areas. With a dynamic range of more than 15 stops, information is retained in both highlights and shadows, for smooth, rich colour gradation.
Room for creative freedom in recording and editing
Open Gate recording uses the entire sensor surface instead of a crop, and is already available at launch on the FX5: up to 5016 x 3344 pixels in 3:2 via X-OCN at 60fps. Later, with the future firmware update, this expands to 120fps, Open Gate also becomes available in XAVC 4K, and the regular Full Frame 16:9 and 17:9 recording modes likewise film up to 120fps in X-OCN. Internal X-OCN recording, Sony's own RAW video format, delivers 16-bit colour depth without needing an external recorder. Three Base ISO (800, 4000 and 12800) makes it easier to capture clean images with a wide dynamic range in varying lighting conditions: the sensor switches between three points where the least image noise occurs. A new Dual Gain mode reduces noise in dark areas and further widens the dynamic range in the shadows.
Familiar controls for professional results
The controls are built around a clear menu layout and home screen, with buttons such as HOME, USER and a Multi Function Dial for quick access to your settings. The 3.5-inch screen tilts on 4 axes in virtually any direction. Settings and indicators are shown via a black OSD display, so your view of the image stays unobstructed while filming. For precise exposure and focus, you have false colour, where a colour coding shows exposure at a glance, waveform and vector, which graphically display brightness and colour, and focus map, which visually marks what's in sharp focus, alongside the existing histogram, zebra and peaking functions. The AI-driven subject recognition via the BIONZ XR2 recognises humans, animals and birds separately, with a new priority setting for animals and birds, and keeps your subject sharply in frame even at high ISO values and in low light.
Equipped for professional workflows
At launch, the FX5 already films up to 4K 120fps and Full HD up to 240fps, for smooth slow motion in various formats. Full 5K 120fps and 4K 240fps slow motion in X-OCN follows later with the future firmware update, for even more room to slow down action in detail. With anamorphic de-squeeze ratios up to 2.0x, which recalculate the squeezed image from an anamorphic lens back to the correct aspect ratio, you monitor in real time with a wider range of anamorphic lenses than its predecessor. With the new optional XLR Handle Unit, a handle with professional microphone connections, you record audio at 96 kHz/32-bit float. For multi-camera productions, you effortlessly synchronise timecodes via the new TC cable, and the optional tiltable electronic viewfinder with 7,077,888 dots OLED gives you precise control while filming.
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Sony FE 16-35mm F/2.8 GM II
The Sony FE 16-35mm F/2.8 GM II is a wide-angle lens with extremely fast autofocus, specially designed for the full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless camera. Thanks to Sony's use of various advanced lens technologies, you can expect exceptional sharpness. This lens features no fewer than four aspherical elements, three of which are XA glass elements, along with various ED glass elements. This achieves optimal resolution across the entire range. The lens elements are also finished with a coating to reduce internal reflections. This significantly improves brightness and contrast for even sharper images. The front lens element has a fluorine coating, so dust and grease adhere less easily.
Thanks to the eleven aperture blades, the aperture opening of the Sony FE 16-35mm GM II is almost perfectly round. This keeps foreground subjects razor-sharp while creating a beautiful bokeh effect in the background. The lens has no fewer than four XD linear motors, ensuring the Next-Gen AF is not only super fast, but also very precise and remarkably quiet. It's also possible to shoot at up to 30fps in burst mode, so you never miss a moment. With a focusing distance of just 22 centimetres and a magnification factor of 0.32x, you can take beautiful close-ups, while sweeping shots are just as easily within reach.
The biggest differences compared to its predecessor are the outstanding image quality in the corners, the improved autofocus, the optimised image stabilisation, and the addition of an aperture click switch. Also notable is the smaller size and weight. The lens weighs a full 20% less than the Sony FE 16-35mm F/2.8 GM. Weighing just 547 grams, you can use this lens for various forms of photography and videography. Think of capturing landscapes, portraits, travel, but also night shots. The 16-35mm F/2.8 GM II is exceptionally well suited for recording video with a burst mode of 120fps and minimal focus breathing, another nice improvement over the 16-35mm F/2.8 GM.
Thanks to the added coating, chromatic aberrations, lens flare and ghosting are significantly reduced. The lens is also dust- and moisture-resistant, so you can keep shooting photos or filming even in extreme weather conditions. With a maximum aperture of F/2.8 and minimal noise, this lens also performs well in low-light conditions. This makes the Sony FE 16-35mm F/2.8 GM II a true all-rounder.
Features of the Sony FE 16-35mm F/2.8 GM
- Wide-angle zoom lens
- Sony FE-mount lens mount
- Manual and automatic focusing
- Variable focal length between 16 and 35 mm
- Minimum focusing distance of 22 centimetres
- Maximum aperture: F/2.8
- Minimum aperture: F/22
- Built-in image stabilisation
- 4 XD linear motors
- 4 aspherical glass elements and various ED elements
- Dust- and moisture-resistant
- Filter size: 82 millimetres
- Dimensions: 87.8 x 111.5 millimetres
- Weight: 547 grams
