A constant F2.8 full-frame E-mount lens that
offers high-resolution image quality, a wide-angle zoom range and
excellent portability
SAN
DIEGO, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony
Electronics is pleased to announce the FE 16-25mm F2.8 G
(SEL1625G), a large-aperture wide-angle zoom lens compatible with
Sony's α™ (Alpha™) E-mount cameras. This latest addition delivers
sharp imagery from 16 mm through 25 mm while maintaining a maximum
aperture of F2.8 over the entire zoom range. The FE 16-25mm F2.8 G
is the smallest and lightest constant F2.8 zoom lens that Sony has
produced to date. The compact design is a signature feature of
Sony's G lens series and makes it a highly portable lens
option.
The FE 16-25mm F2.8 G's wide-angle lens offers photographers and
videographers an expanded range of creative expression, allowing
them to capture a variety of subjects including landscapes,
architecture, portraits, and selfie-shooting. This new addition
follows the FE 24-50mm F2.8 G standard zoom lens announced
February 2024, both offering many of
the same characteristics including filter diameter, aperture, and
compact size and weight.
"The FE 16-25mm F2.8 G was designed to offer creators a
wide-angle lens option that perfectly balances large-aperture,
compact form factor, and high-image quality. This is the
73rd addition to our E-mount lens line-up, and just
another step in our commitment to providing photographers and
videographers with the perfect lens solutions for their specific
needs," says Yang Cheng, Vice
President, Imaging Solutions, Sony Electronics Inc. "The
FE 16-25mm F2.8 G is a fantastic lens with high-resolution
performance, beautiful bokeh, and high precision autofocus. It is a
perfect companion to the Alpha 7C R and Alpha 7C II compact
full-frame camera bodies, and together they offer an unbeatable
lightweight set-up."
Key Features of FE 16-25mm F2.8 G
The FE 16-25mm F2.8 G features an impressively compact and
lightweight design with a width of 74.8mm (about 2.94 in), length
of 91.4mm (about 3.58 in), filter diameter of φ67 mm, and weight of
approximately 409g.
This lens incorporates advanced optical technology to deliver
exceptional image quality across the entire frame. By incorporating
three Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) elements and four aspherical lenses
(including one ED aspherical lens), the lens design effectively
minimizes various optical aberrations, including chromatic
aberration.
The FE 16-25mm F2.8 G combines an 11-blade circular
aperture and the optimization of spherical aberration to produce
the signature smooth bokeh known to the G lens series. Moreover, it
offers functional close-up shooting capabilities with a minimum
shooting distance of 0.18m and a
maximum magnification of 0.20x when using autofocus
(AF)i.
The lens is equipped with two linear motors that enable
exceptional autofocus performance, delivering high-speed,
high-precision, and quiet focusing capabilities, even when
capturing fast-moving subjects. These linear motors ensure swift
and accurate focusing, allowing photographers and videographers to
maintain sharpness and clarity in their images and videos, even in
challenging shooting situations. Furthermore, it supports
high-speed continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking of up to 120
frames per second, a feature capable of being used when paired with
the Alpha 9 III full-frame mirrorless cameraii.
The FE 16-25mm F2.8 G excels in video performance, ensuring
smooth and precise focusing even when shooting high-frame-rate
videos such as 4K120p or FHD240piii. The lens is
equipped with linear response manual focus (MF), allowing
videographers to make precise focus adjustments with ease.
Additionally, it supports in-body Active Mode Image
Stabilizationiv and Focus Breathing to optimize video
capture.
The lens is equipped with practical and user-friendly
functionality including a customizable focus hold button, aperture
ring, aperture click ON/OFF switch, and a focus mode switch. The
FE 16-25mm F2.8 G's design is dust and moisture
resistantv, and includes a fluorine coating to further
prevent dirt from sticking to the front surface of the lens.
Pricing and Availability
The FE 16-25mm F2.8 G will be available for pre-sale
April 17, 2024, and purchase
May 10, 2024. It will retail for
approximately $1,199.99 USD and
$1,599.99 CAN, at a variety of Sony's
authorized dealers throughout North
America.
A product video on the new FE 16-25mm F2.8 G can be viewed here:
https://youtu.be/JTvC5fth9xI
For more information about FE 16-25mm F2.8 G, please visit:
https://electronics.sony.com/imaging/lenses/all-e-mount/p/sel1625g
Exclusive stories and exciting new content shot with the new FE
16-25mm F2.8 G and Sony's other imaging products can be found
at www.alphauniverse.com, a site created to educate and inspire all
fans and customers of Sony α - Alpha brand.
About Sony Electronics Inc.
Sony Electronics is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America and
an affiliate of Sony Group Corporation, one of the most
comprehensive entertainment companies in the world, with a
portfolio that encompasses electronics, music, motion pictures,
mobile, gaming, robotics and financial services. Headquartered in
San Diego, California, Sony
Electronics is a leader in electronics for the consumer and
professional markets. Operations include research and development,
engineering, sales, marketing, distribution and customer service.
Sony Electronics creates products that innovate and inspire
generations, such as the award-winning Alpha Interchangeable Lens
Cameras and revolutionary high-resolution audio products. Sony is
also a leading manufacturer of end-to-end solutions from
4K professional broadcast and A/V
equipment to industry leading 4K and
8K Ultra HD TVs. Visit
http://www.sony.com/news. for more information.
Notes:
i Maximum magnification is 0.2x (AF)/0.23x (MF)
with a minimum focus distance of 0.18
m (0.59ft) (AF) / 0.17 m
(0.56ft) (MF) at the 16 mm end of the range and 0.24 m (AF) (0.79ft) / 0.22 m (0.73ft) (MF) at the 25 mm end of the
range for superb wide-angle close-up performance.
ii Sony test conditions. Maximum continuous frame
rate may be lower in some shooting conditions. Continuous shooting
speed may vary depending on the lens used in AF-C focus modes.
Visit Sony's support web page for lens compatibility
information.
iii Depends on the camera used.
iv Compatible models only. v Not
guaranteed to be 100% dust and moisture proof.
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