Sony today announced the latest addition to its full-frame E-mount lens lineup, the FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Standard Zoom (model SEL24105G).
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The new full-frame lens covers the commonly-used 24 to 105mm focal length range, delivering outstanding G Lens imaging performance with the most lightweight design in its class*. The FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS lens also features fast, precise and quiet autofocus capabilities in both still and video shooting, making it an ideal complement for Sony’s E-mount cameras.
High optical performance
Sony’s new FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS lens delivers excellent corner-to-corner sharpness throughout the entirety of its zoom range, while also producing beautifully rendered bokeh at all focal lengths.
This high image quality is made possible thanks to its advanced optical design featuring four aspherical lens elements, two of which are high precision AA (advanced aspherical) lenses. There are also three ED (extra-low dispersion) glass elements that work in combination with the aspherical lens elements to minimise chromatic aberration and ensure the ultimate resolution is captured.
The lens also has Sony’s original Nano anti-reflective (AR) coating to minimise flare and ghosting, and utilises a circular aperture to ensure it delivers high quality bokeh that is consistent for all Sony’s G series.
Shooting flexibility
The new FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS lens weighs in at approximately 663g, making it the lightest lens in its class*. When combined with one of Sony’s compact E-mount bodies, it gives photographers and videographers a far more mobile, manageable camera system that greatly increases their shooting flexibility.
The new lens has a minimum focus distance of 1.25ft, allowing for detailed closeups. It also includes built-in optical image stabilisation to make it easier to produce sharp, blur-free images for handheld shooting.
Advanced, accurate autofocus
The new standard zoom lens features a DDSSM (Direct Drive SSM) system that is capable of rapid positioning of the lens’ focus groups with high accuracy and minimal noise. This advanced system combined with a constant F4 aperture at all focal lengths makes the SEL24105G an excellent choice for both still and video shooting, Sony said. The new standard zoom lens also features a customisable focus hold button, a dust- and moisture-resistant design** and a fluorine coating on the front element to help minimise dust, water, oil and other contaminants.
Sony separately announced the development of the FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS Super-Telephoto lens, with a target launch date in mid-2018.
The new lens will feature the high-resolution and bokeh effects of Sony’s flagship G Master series lenses, while also offering a 400mm focal length and f2.8 large aperture. Sony says this combination will deliver an elevated shooting experience for professional sports, news and wildlife photographers.
Details:
Additional details and specifications for the new FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS Super-Telephoto Lens will be released at a later date.
The new lens will feature the high-resolution and bokeh effects of Sony’s flagship G Master series lenses, while also offering a 400mm focal length and f2.8 large aperture. Sony says this combination will deliver an elevated shooting experience for professional sports, news and wildlife photographers.
Details:
The Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS lens (model SEL24105G) will be available at all Sony stores, Sony Centres and selected Sony authorised dealers from November 2017.
*Compared to currently available full-frame 24-105mm F4 standard zoom lenses (25 October 2017, Sony research)
**Not guaranteed to be 100% dust and moisture proof
