New Sony E-mount standard zoom
SONY has revealed the FE 24-50mm F2.8 G, a relatively small and lightweight large-aperture standard zoom lens for its full-frame E-mount cameras.
The Sony lens is approximately 75mm in diameter and 92mm in length, while weighing 440g. The optic is similar in size to the firm’s FE 20-70mm F4 G and FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS standard zooms, while being considerably smaller than the premium Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II. With its 24-50mm range and f/2.8 maximum aperture, the new lens should be suitable for a wide range of subjects. Its 16-element, 13-group optical formula includes 4 aspheric elements for maximising cross-frame resolution, along with 2 extra-low dispersion (ED) glass lenses designed to suppress chromatic aberration.
The minimum focus distance ranges from 19cm at wideangle to 30cm at the long end, which affords 0.3x maximum magnification. Switch to manual focus and the lens will get slightly closer, giving 0.33x magnification. Two linear motors are employed for autofocus, with support for 120fps shooting with continuous AF on the Sony Alpha A9
III camera. Various video-friendly features are included, including compatibility with Sony’s active image stabilisation and focus breathing compensation.
Onboard controls include a manual focus ring, aperture ring, aperture click switch, AF/ MF switch, and a single focus hold button. According to Sony, the lens features a dustand moisture-resistant construction, and a water- and oil-repellent fluorine coating on the front element.
The Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G is due to go on sale in April for £1,150.