Sony Redefines Standard Zoom Lens with Launch of Ultra-Wide FE 20-70mm F4 G

Sony is redefining the usual zoom class of lenses with the introduction of the FE 20-70mm F4 G (mannequin – SEL2070G) that boasts an ultra-wide 20-70 mm zoom vary in a remarkably compact, light-weight full-frame lens, with a relentless F4 aperture all through the zoom vary. With spectacular G Lens^TM picture high quality, excessive pace accuracy and monitoring AF and a sensible design for optimum mobility and operability, this new lens is designed for a variety of creators. The FE 20-70mm F4 G is the proper alternative for a range of content material seize like vlogging and film manufacturing by to nonetheless photographs of portraits and landscapes.

“The introduction of the FE 20-70mm F4 G sees the standard zoom category of lenses redefined”, mentioned Yann Salmon Legagneur, Director of Product Marketing, Digital Imaging, Sony Europe. “The new concept lens has an incredible, ultra-wide zoom range from 20 mm through to 70 mm to ensure true versatility – perfectly designed for both still and video creators with its sophisticated imagery and high-level operability”.

With an unprecedented[i] ultra-wide 20 mm to 70 mm zoom vary and fixed F4 aperture, the FE 20-70mm F4 G presents excellent optical efficiency in a remarkably compact, light-weight lens because of Sony’s newest lens design and XD (excessive dynamic) Linear Motors expertise.​ Combined with a compact mirrorless physique, this lens can ship excellent picture high quality in nearly any state of affairs in any respect focal lengths. An glorious alternative for capturing with a minimal quantity of gear.

What’s extra, the ultra-wide 20 mm finish of the zoom vary makes it attainable to keep up a large angle of view when capturing video with a 16:9 or 2.35:1 facet ratio.

The new FE 20-70mm F4 G delivers beautiful picture high quality and lovely bokeh which are absolutely in retaining with the G Lens emblem.

With Sony’s newest expertise, the brand new lens boasts distinctive G Lens picture high quality in a surprisingly compact and light-weight lens. With two AA (superior aspherical) components, one aspherical aspect, three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass components, and one ED aspherical aspect, this lens’s state-of-the-art optical design concurrently corrects chromatic and spherical aberration for very excessive optical efficiency throughout the entire zoom vary. Optimised coatings add excessive flare and ghost resistance to this superior optical design, for extraordinary distinction and readability.​

Beautiful bokeh is achieved with full-frame picture sensors and is additional enhanced by a 9-blade round aperture and optimally tuned spherical aberration. All of this helps the creation of spectacular, memorable imagery

The FE 20-70mm F4 G’s brief minimal focusing distance makes it straightforward to maneuver round topics, akin to small flowers, to seek out the best angle (0.3 meters on the vast finish and 0.25 meters on the telephoto finish of the zoom vary when utilizing AF)[ii]. Maximum magnification is 0.39x for dynamic, detailed close-ups.

The FE 20-70mm F4 G options the most recent lens expertise to cut back focus respiratory in addition to focus and axial shift when zooming to make sure that the best high quality photos are captured. This lens has additionally been fastidiously designed for quiet operation when capturing motion pictures, with superior XD linear motors and a newly developed aperture unit that dramatically reduces noise and vibration.​

Alpha^TM sequence cameras’ Active Mode[vii] picture stabilisation is extremely efficient on the ultra-wide 20 mm finish of the FE 20-70mm F4 G zoom vary, offering glorious picture stabilisation efficiency, while sustaining a large angle of view. This might be significantly helpful for capturing easy, steady handheld footage while strolling.

Focus is particularly important when capturing high-resolution 4K or 8K motion pictures. The FE 20-70mm F4 G works with Alpha^TM sequence digital camera our bodies to simply purchase correct focus and easily monitor fast-moving topics thanks to 2 high-thrust XD Linear Motors and a high-level management system in a compact, light-weight lens. The capability to go away focusing to the digital camera when capturing solo could be a enormous benefit.

Linear Response MF[viii] ensures that the main focus ring responds immediately and linearly to refined management when focusing manually and an unbiased aperture ring presents direct, intuitive aperture management.

The new FE 20-70mm F4 G’s unbiased focus, zoom, and aperture rings function optimised diameter, width, and positioning for full management when capturing stills in addition to most versatility when recording video. ​

Customisable focus maintain buttons are offered in two places for straightforward entry and handy management and a spotlight mode swap on the aspect of the lens makes it attainable to change between autofocus and guide focus to rapidly adapt to altering capturing situations. Even although the lens is an extremely wide-angle, it’s appropriate with round polarising filters to the sting of the lens, so the consumer has full inventive management. It additionally contains an Iris Lock swap to stop undesirable adjustments whereas capturing.

Lastly, the FE 20-70mm F4 G has a mud and moisture resistant design[ix] and the entrance lens aspect contains a fluorine coating that repels fingerprints, mud, water, oil, and different contaminants[x].

The new FE 20-70mm F4 G shall be out there in February 2023 at a range of Sony’s authorised sellers, for an estimated retail worth of €1600 EUROS.

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A product video of the brand new lens might be considered right here.

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[i]  January 2023, Sony survey of full-frame fixed F4 customary zoom lenses.

[ii] 0.25 all through the zoom vary when focusing manually

[iii] Compared to the SEL2470Z.

[iv] Compared to the SEL2470Z. Sony take a look at situations.

[v] Compared to the SEL2470Z. Sony take a look at situations.

[vi] “Hi+” steady capturing mode. Effective at 1/125 sec. or greater shutter pace. In AF-C mode at shutter speeds of 1/250 sec. or greater the utmost steady body fee will depend upon the capturing mode.   ​

[vii] With a appropriate digital camera. Active Mode causes a slight discount in angle of view.

[viii] This function additionally works successfully with cameras such because the α7 IV and FX6 AF Assist operate, giving creators enhanced inventive management.

[ix] Not assured to be 100% mud and moisture proof.

[x] While making it simpler to wipe off any contaminants that do turn out to be connected to the lens floor.

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