How much money can you make renting the Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM? See real rental rates, calculate your payback period, and decide if it is worth the investment.
Based on real Sharegrid listing data for the Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM. Includes body-only and kit listings. Last updated April 2026.
Lowest Rate in Los Angeles
$20/day
135 listings
Average Rental Price
$46/day
Includes kits in all markets
Estimated Used Price
$1,758
Current resale value
Estimated Payoff Time
11 months
At $20/day, 12.16 days/month
Based on $20/day lowest listing in Los Angeles and 12.16 rental days per month. Includes body-only and kit listings.
Monthly Net
$207
$243 gross, after 15% fee
5-Year Net Earnings
$12,403
$10,205 profit
5-Year ROI
464%
5.6x return
Projections based on Sharegrid market data. Rates include body-only and kit listings. Net earnings calculated after 15% platform fee. Does not account for multi-day discounts, insurance, maintenance, or depreciation.
Lowest listing price and number of available rentals (body and kits) across major cities.
| Market | Starting Rate | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $20/day | 135 |
| New York, NY | $25/day | 33 |
| Atlanta, GA | $36/day | 10 |
| SF Bay, CA | $37/day | 18 |
| Miami, FL | $39/day | 7 |
| San Diego, CA | $35/day | 7 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $34/day | 5 |
| Chicago, IL | $24/day | 2 |
| Portland, OR | $24/day | 2 |
| DC Baltimore, MD | $24/day | 2 |
Based on Sharegrid marketplace data. Actual value depends on condition and accessories included.
New Price
$2,198
Estimated Used Price
$1,758
Value Retained
80%
Released 2017
Solid rental demand, especially in real estate and commercial markets. Lens-only at $40-75/day, with accessories $55-90/day. Often rented alongside the 24-70 GM. 15% Sharegrid service fee.
It depends on your market and booking frequency. In high-demand cities like Los Angeles and New York, the Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM is one of the most requested lenses on rental platforms. In smaller markets, finding consistent bookings is harder. Use the calculator above to model your specific scenario.
With Accessories listings command $55-$90/day compared to $40-$75/day for lens only, but require a $2,500 upfront investment vs $2,198 for lens only. The higher-tier listing typically has a better ROI per dollar invested if you can maintain consistent bookings.
Sharegrid charges a 15% service fee on all bookings. Multi-day rentals also typically receive a 10-30% discount off the daily rate. This means your net earnings per day are lower than the listed rate. The calculator above accounts for the 15% platform fee.
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