Coinciding with the release of the new ILC-a7 and ILC-a7R cameras, Sony will expand its compatible lens offerings with the addition of five new E-mount lenses.
The new Zeiss Sonnar T FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA (SEL35F28Z) lens. (Source: Sony.)
The new lenses include the Zeiss Sonnar T FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA (SEL35F28Z), which has been reviewed here, Zeiss FE 55mm f/1.8 (SRP AU$1299), Zeiss FE 24-70mm f/4.0 OSS (SRP AU$1499), Sony G 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS (only available with the a7 kit) and Zeiss FE 70-200mm f/4.0 OSS (SRP tbd).
The Zeiss FE 55mm f/1.8 lens. (Source: Sony.)
The Zeiss FE 24-70mm f/4.0 OSS standard zoom lens. (Source: Sony.)
The Sony G 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS standard zoom lens. (Source: Sony.)
The Zeiss FE 70-200mm f/4.0 OSS telephoto zoom lens. (Source: Sony.)
Sony has supplied details of the new lenses in the form of the specifications sheets, shown below.
|
Model |
Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS[SEL2470Z] |
Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA [SEL35F28Z] |
Sonnar T* FE55mm F1.8 ZA [SEL55F18Z] |
FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS [SEL2870] |
FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS[SEL70200G] |
|
Format |
E-mount (35mm full-frame) |
E-mount (35mm full-frame) |
E-mount (35mm full-frame) |
E-mount (35mm full-frame) |
E-mount (35mm full-frame) |
|
Focal length |
24-70mm |
35mm |
55mm |
28-70mm |
70-200mm |
|
Angle of view |
84 °-34 ° |
63 ° |
43 ° |
75 °-34 ° |
34 °-12 ° |
|
Min. aperture |
22 |
22 |
22 |
22-36 |
22 |
|
No. of aperture blades |
7 (circular aperture) |
7 (circular aperture) |
9 (circular aperture) |
7 (circular aperture) |
9 (circular aperture) |
|
Lens configuration |
10 / 12 |
5 / 7 |
5 / 7 |
8 / 9 |
15 / 21 |
|
Image stabilisation |
Optical SteadyShot ® |
– |
– |
Optical SteadyShot ® |
Optical SteadyShot ® |
|
Min. focus distance |
0.4m |
0.35m |
0.5m |
0.3m (W) to 0.45m (T) |
1.0m (W) to 1.5m(T) |
|
Max. magnification |
0.20x |
0.12x |
0.14x |
0.19x |
0.13x |
|
Filter diameter |
67mm |
49mm |
49mm |
55mm |
72mm |
|
Dimensions (max. diam. x length) |
73 x 94.5mm |
61.5 ø— 36.5mm |
64.4 x 70.5mm |
72.5 x 83mm |
80 x 175mm |
|
Weight |
426g |
120g |
281g |
295g |
840g (without tripod mount) |
Sony will also offer the LA-EA4 adaptor, which enables owners of A-mount lenses to use them on the new E-mount cameras. Translucent Mirror Technology inside the adaptor enables speedy, accurate phase detection autofocus with these lenses and auto exposure is also available while shooting stills or video. The LA-EA4 adaptor will be priced at AU$349.
The illustrations above show the use of the LA-EA4 adaptor to fit an A-mount lens to the ILC-a7R. (Source: Sony.)
Most of the new lenses will be available for pre-order from www.sony.com.au on 18 October, 2013 and will be available in-store during November 2013. The Zeiss FE 70-200mm f/4.0 OSS will be available in Australia in 2014. Pricing has still to be determined.
Sony product information and stockist details can be obtained by phoning 1300 720 071 or visiting www.sony.com.au.
