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Alongside a6300, Sony also unveiled the most advanced new G Master Lens line, contains all the essence of Sony’s optical. The Sony G Master Lens line includes three new E-mount full frame lenses including a 24-70mm constant F2.8 standard zoom, an 85mm F1.4 prime and a 70-200mm constant F2.8 telephoto zoom. Along with new compact Sony FE 1.4x and 2.0x Teleconverters models.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Neal Manowitz, Vice President of Digital Imaging at Sony Electronics, said. “The new G Master brand represents the finest and most impressive group of lenses that Sony has ever brought to market,” also add, “With our knowledge of what the future will bring for digital imaging, we have designed these lenses and can ensure that the G Master brand will inspire and ‘wow’ photographers and videographers for years to come.”
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Specifications:
This is a multi-purpose zoom lens with a very familiar focal length. The lens is equipped with a completely new XA elements (extreme aspherical) ensuring its refined surface precision and notable ability to minimize spherical aberrations throughout the zoom range.
Sony G Master series is designed to achieve notably high resolution and sharpness through the correction of a wide variety of spherical and chromatic aberrations. Including three aspherical elements, two extra-low dispersion and Super ED elements also there to control chromatic aberrations and reduce color fringing for increased clarity and color fidelity.
- Dimensions of 87.6 x 136 mm
- Weight of 886g
- Lens Type: Sony E-mount Full Frame
- Maximum aperture: f/2.8
- Minimum aperture: f/22
- Focal Length: 24 – 70mm
- Magnification: 0.24x
- 18 Elements in 13 Groups
- Nano AR Coating Coatings
- One XA Element
- Two Aspherical Elements
- Diaphragm Blades: 9
- Direct Drive SSM AF Focus System
- Focus Hold Button, AF/MF Switch
- Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM price is around $2,198 and will be available for purchase at B&Hphotovideo store on 10th February 2016.
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM Specifications:
85mm F/1.4GM lens is specialized for a portrait with f/1.4 maximum aperture. The optical design incorporates three extra-low dispersion elements to reduce chromatic aberrations and one XA (extreme aspherical) element. It also includes an 11-blade circular diaphragm to produce smooth, soft-edged bokeh when employing selective focus techniques.
- Dimensions of 89.5 x 107.5 mm
- Weight of 820g
- Lens Type: Sony E-mount Full Frame
- Maximum aperture: f/1.4
- Minimum aperture: f/16
- Focal Length: 85mm
- Magnification: 0.12x
- 11 Elements in 8 Groups
- Nano AR Coating Coatings
- One XA Element
- Three ED Elements
- Diaphragm Blades: 11
- Linear SSM Focus System
- Focus Hold Button, AF/MF Switch
- Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM price is around $1,798 and will be available for purchase at B&Hphotovideo store on 10th February 2016.
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Specifications:
This is a telephoto zoom lens specially launch to serve the needs of Wild photography, Sports, Action and Adventure photography. New 70-200mm lens with XA elements, 11-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh with a f/2.8 wide aperture and particular autofocus system with SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) system to control the front groups for precise AF control.
Sony also applied a fluorine coating to guard against smudges. An OSS image stabilization on this lens is ideally-suited for handheld shooting of distant and fast-moving subjects.
- Dimensions of 88 x 200 mm
- Weight of 1480g
- Lens Type: Sony E-mount Full Frame
- Maximum aperture: f/2.8
- Minimum aperture: f/22
- Focal Length: 70 – 200mm
- Magnification: 0.25x
- 23 Elements in 18 Groups
- Nano AR Coating and Fluorine Coating
- One XA Element
- Two Aspherical Elements
- Diaphragm Blades: 11
- Linear SSM Focus System
- Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization
- Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS price not yet available, but it’s also listed on B&Hphotovideo store and will be available for purchase on 5th March 2016.
Sony FE 1.4x and 2.0x Teleconverter Specifications:
These duo Teleconverter are designed exclusively for Sony Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens. These will be maintains full communication between the lens and E-mount mirrorless cameras.
Sony FE 1.4x Teleconverter renders this telephoto zoom as a 98-280mm f/4 lens and FE 2.0x Teleconverter as a 140-400mm f/5.6 lens.
- Dimensions of 62.4 x 42.7 mm
- Weight of 207g
- Sony E-mount Full Frame
- Magnification: 1.4x / 2.0x
- 8 Elements in 5 Groups
- Compatible with FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS
- Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction
Sony FE 1.4x and 2.0x Teleconverter price not yet available, but it’s also listed on B&Hphotovideo store and will be available for purchase on 5th March 2016.
