NEW SONY LENSES
A duo of exciting professional-grade G-series optics are revealed to be waiting in the wings
In addition to announcing the new a7R III, Sony has also revealed details of two new E-mount lenses, bolstering the Japanese manufacturer’s professional photography product portfolio. The full-frame compatible FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS lens is pitched as a lightweight standard zoom, which covers the popular wide to mid-range focal lengths favoured by landscape and wedding photographers. Notable aspects are the constant f4 aperture, which maintains the lens’s light-gathering capacity throughout the zoom range and optical image stabiliser, both of which make the lens useful for low-light work. Featuring aspherical and ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) glass, the optic weighs in at only 663 grams approximately, making it perfect for easy hand-held shooting.
Alongside the 24-105mm, which is due for release in November 2017 at £1,200 approximately, the development of the FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS super-telephoto lens has also been highlighted. Due for launch in Summer 2018, this lens will offer the flexibility of a long focal length with the creative possibilities of a very fast aperture. It will allow rapid shutter speeds in low light and the option to diffuse backgrounds with depth of field – the ideal combination for sports and wildlife photographers.