Sony cameras are spectacular, and the innovations they have achieved so far are a testament to that. However, Sony’s lenses are just extraordinary, as they not only offer crystal image quality but also a compact size. The company’s G and GM series are examples of this, with each offering something different from the last. According to new reports, the company is committed to expanding this portfolio with new lenses. Here is a look.
According to Digi Camera Info, how2fly, a source that has been known to announce multiple products before their official launch, has revealed that Sony E-mount cameras will receive three lenses. This includes
- Sony 100–400mm f4 GM
- Sony 100–400mm G (variable aperture, lightweight)
- Sony f2 ultra-wide-angle zoom
How2fly has had a great streak so far, and this suggests that some, if not all, of the lenses may soon be available on the shelves.
As for the two 100-400mm lenses, a report of their launch has been circulating for a while now, and it also suggests that these lenses differ from one another. The GM version has a narrower aperture, but the G series one will likely be lighter and have a higher aperture. fo rinstance. f4.5 to f5.6. Additionally, the GM version could help build the portfolio, alongside the 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II, which is often chosen by wildlife photographers. While the G version could be similar to Canon’s RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM, which is an affordable lens.
However, one must remember that 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 already exists in the GM range, which was launched in 2017. But with the new G version, it is possible that the company will introduce a more cost-effective alternative with ease. Sigma and Tamron also offer their own lenses within the same focal range, with similar apertures. For instance, Sigma offers 100–400mm f5-6.3 DG DN OS | Contemporary, while Tamron has 50–400mm f4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD. And so, Sony’s offering has to be different.
From the list, the most stunning and intriguing offering is the f2 ultra wide angle. With the Sony FE 28-70mm f2 GM already in place, it is possible that a new lens can help complete that zoom range. Currently, there is no official word on the focal range, but it is assumed to be one of the following: 16–28mm f2, 17–28mm f2, or 18–28mm f2. Sigma, Tamron, and Tokina have lenses in the same range, but some are f2.8, with one (Sigma) being an f1.8, but for APS-C models.
Sony is a first-party manufacturer, so many photographers will be willing to buy the lenses, even if they are priced at a higher rate. As a result, Sony is not really competing with anyone else, but rather with itself. It is also possible they launch only one of the three mentioned or none at all. Either way, the company knows where they are headed. And they seem to be pretty sure of themselves.