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Sony shows off trio of groundbreaking lenses
Sony has revealed three new lenses to fit its mirrorless range, including a superfast ‘standard’ professional zoom as well as its longest-ever telephoto, but they come at a cost. The most surprising is the launch of the FE 50-150mm f/2 GM – the world’s first zoom lens that goes from the 50mm standard to a 150mm max focal length, all at a constant f/2 aperture. The price is £3800. Part of Sony’s acclaimed G Master series, it’s designed to replace a whole set of prime lenses thanks to advanced XA, ED and Super ED optics. The famed G Master bokeh comes from an 11-blade aperture and close focusing capability. The lens boasts a compact internal zoom design, with fast and silent AF due to four XD linear motors. It can shoot stills at 120fps on Sony’s A9 III sports camera, too. For video use, it has focus breathing control. Designed for wildlife, sports and aviation photography, the Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS offers an extended focal range with impressive stabilisation and autofocus features. It includes an 11- blade circular aperture, six extra-low dispersion (ED) glass elements and lens coatings to minimise flare and ghosting. The lens supports 1.4x and 2x teleconverters, allowing the
systems. Constructed for dust and moisture resistance, the lens has a fluorine-coated front element, three focus hold buttons and a redesigned hood with lock button and filter access. The FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS is available now for £2550. sony.co.uk
focal length to be extended up to 1600mm. Also, an internal zoom mechanism helps maintain a consistent centre of gravity for stable handling. Built-in Optical Steady Shot (OSS) image stabilisation reduces motion blur and is compatible with Sony’s in-body stabilisation
Speedy E-mount wide prime The FE 16mm f/1.8 G is an ultra
wide-angle prime lens for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras. Featuring an 11-blade circular aperture and an f/1.8 max aperture, its close focus capability allows a minimum focusing distance of 0.15m in AF and 0.13m in manual focus. Innovative technology reduces focus breathing, aiming to maintain stable framing during focus transitions. It is also compatible with Sony’s breathing compensation function on select Alpha cameras. Additionally, in-body Active mode stabilisation is supported to assist with handheld video capture. The lens includes an aperture ring with a de-click option for silent adjustments, a focus hold button with customisable functions and a focus mode switch for switching between AF and MF. Measuring 73.8x75mm and weighing 304g, the lens is dust and moisture resistant, features a fluorine- coated front element and costs £849.
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