Sony FE 16-35mm f2.8GM and FE 12-24mm f4G anounced

Sony has anounced two new lenses for its E mount lineup , the new FE 16-35mm f2.8 and FE 12-24mm f4G bring wide angle zoom options with the 16-35mm priced at $2200 and the FE 12-24mm at $1700 currently.

Sony FE 16-35mm f2.8GM

A fast and flexible wide-angle zoom, the FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Lens from Sony is a wide-angle zoom designed for full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras. Distinguished by its constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, this lens offers consistent performance throughout the zoom range and benefits working in low-light conditions. The optical design incorporates two extra-low dispersion elements to reduce chromatic aberrations along with two XA elements and three aspherical elements, which significantly controls spherical aberrations for a high degree of image sharpness and clarity. Additionally, a Nano AR coating has been applied to limit ghosting and lens flare for increased contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions.

Lens construction: 13 groups 16 pieces
Number of diaphragm blades: 11
Shortest shooting distance: 0.28 m
Maximum magnification: 0.19 times
Filter diameter: 82 mm
Maximum diameter × length: 88.5 x 121.6 mm
Weight: 680 g

Sony FE 12-24mm f4G

Ultra wide and versatile, the FE 12-24mm f/4 G Lens from Sony is a flexible zoom lens for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, characterized by its constant f/4 maximum aperture. Benefitting the wide field of view is a sophisticated optical design that incorporates aspherical and low dispersion glass elements to control both spherical and chromatic aberrations for improved sharpness and clarity. A Nano AR Coating has also been applied to individual elements to reduce surface reflections, flare, and ghosting for greater contrast and color fidelity when working in bright, backlit situations.

Number of diaphragm blades: 7
Shortest shooting distance: 0.28 m
Maximum magnification: 0.14 times
Filter diameter: None
Maximum diameter × length: 87 x 117.4 mm
Weight: 565 g

Via - Nokishita-Camera

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