The full frame Sony E mount lineup of lenses already has two 50mm offerings in the form of the 50mm f1.8 and the Sony Zeiss 55mm f1.8–and today they’re getting a third in the form of the Sony Zeiss 50mm f1.4 for full frame E mount cameras. This latest offering boasts dust and moisture protection, 11 aperture blades (like the 85mm f1.4 G Master before it), advanced aspherical elements, extra-low dispersion elements, and the Zeiss T+ coating that minimizes flare and gives your images lots of punch–just like standard Zeiss glass does.
Like many of the company’s other f1.4 prime lens offerings, this lens has an aperture ring, an SSM motor, and an overall nice feel to the body. When it launches this month, you’ll be able to score one for $1,500. Details on this lens and much more from Sony (with some re-announcements) are after the jump.
Sony Zeiss 50mm f1.4
Type | Interchangeable lens | Interchangeable lens |
Product name | **-** mm F** | Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA |
Model name | SAL/SEL***** | SEL50F14Z |
Lens mount | Sony A-mount | Sony E-mount |
Format [[F_DM0002]] | APS-C | 35mm full frame |
Focal-length (mm) | **-** | 50 |
35mm equivalent focal-length (APS-C) (mm) | **-** | 75 |
Lens construction (groups-elements) | **-** | 9-12 |
Angle of view (APS-C)[[F_DM0001]] | **°-*°**’ | 32° |
Angle of view (35mm) | **゚-*゚**’ | 47° |
Maximum aperture (F) | **-** | 1.4 |
Minimum aperture (F) | **-** | 16 |
Number of aperture blade | 7 | 11 |
Circular aperture | Yes | Yes |
Minimum focus distance (m) | *** | 0.45 |
Minimum focus distance (ft) | xx | 1.48 |
Maximum magnification ratio (x) | xxx x | 0.15 |
Filter diameter (mm) | 40.5 | 72 |
ADI metering / Distance encoder | No | |
Image stabilization (SteadyShot) | – (body-integrated) | |
Compensation effect | Equivalent to xxx steps | – (supported on body) |
Zoom system | Manual | – |
Zoom speed switch (Step) | – | |
Teleconverter compatibility (x1.4) | Incompatible | Incompatible |
Teleconverter compatibility (x2.0) | Incompatible | Incompatible |
Hood type | – | Petal shape, bayonet type |
Dimensions dia. x length (mm) | ** x ** | 83.5 x 108 |
Dimensions dia. x length (in.) | *-*/* x *-*/* | 3-3/8 x 4-3/8 |
Weight (approx.) (g) | *** (Without tripod mount) | 778 |
Weight (approx.) (oz.) | *** | 27.5 |
Hood (model) | ALC-SH*** | ALC-SH143 |
Lens front cap | ALC-F405S | ○ALC-F72S |
Lens rear cap | ALC-R1EM | ◯ALC-R1EM |
Case | Yes | Yes |
Sony 70-200mm f2.8 G Master
Product name | FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Model name | SEL70200GM |
Lens mount | Sony E-mount |
Format | 35mm full frame |
Compatability | E-mount 35mm Full Frame E-mount APS-C cameras |
Focal-length (mm) | 70-200mm |
35mm equivalent focal-length (APS-C) (mm)*2 | 105-300mm |
Lens construction (groups-elements) | 18 groups, 23 elements |
Aspherical Lenses | 3 aspherical (1 XA- Extreme Asphirical) |
Extra-low Dispersion Glass | 6 (4 Super ED glass/ 2 ED glass) |
Coating | Nano AR Coating |
Angle of view (APS-C)*2 | 23°-8° |
Angle of view (35mm) | 34°-12°30′ |
Maximum aperture (F) | f/2.8 |
Minimum aperture (F) | f/22 |
Number of aperture blade | 11 circular |
Circular aperture | Yes |
Minimum focus distance (m) | 0.96m |
Minimum focus distance (ft) | 3.15′ |
Minimum focus distance (in.) | 37.8″ |
Maximum magnification ratio (x) | 0.25x |
Lens motors | Ring SSM, Double Linear Actuator |
Focus Range Limiter | Yes |
Filter diameter (mm) | 77mm |
ADI metering / Distance encoder | |
Image stabilization | Optical SteadyShot |
Compensation effect | |
Zoom system | Manual |
Zoom speed switch (Step) | |
Teleconverter compatibility (x1.4) | Yes – SEL14TC |
Teleconverter compatibility (x2.0) | Yes – SEL20TC |
Hood type | Petal shape, bayonet type |
Dimensions dia. x length (mm) | 86 x 200mm |
Dimensions dia. x length (in.) | 3-1/2″ x 7-7/8″ |
Weight (approx.) (oz.) | 52.3 oz. |
Weight (approx.) (g) | 1490g (without tripod mount) |
Dust and Water Resistant | Yes |
Fluorine coating | Yes |
Mount rubber ring | Yes |
Hood (model) | ALC-SH145 |
Lens front cap | ALC-F77S |
Lens rear cap | ALC-R1EM |
Case | Yes |
Other | Tripod mount |
When it ships, expect it to cost $2,600.
Sony Teleconverters
Designed exclusively to fit the 70-200mm F2.8 G Master lens, the new 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters (models SEL14TC and SEL20TC) will both be sold for the same retail price of about $550 US and $700 CA, and will ship this July
Sony Flash Transmitter/Receiver
The versatile new wireless flash and control system – comprised of the FA-WRC1M wireless radio commander and the FA-WRR1 wireless radio receiver – was designed to meet the growing demands of professional Sony photographers. With a maximum range of 30m (approx.. 98 feet) and the ability to control a maximum of 15 separate flash units in 5 different groups, it offers a flexible wireless flash shooting experience with exceptional performance.
The FA-WRC1M commander will be sold for about $350 US and $480 CA. The FA-WRR1 receiver will be sold for about $200 US and $280 CA. Both products will ship this August.