Sony announces the FE 35mm F1.4 GM SEL35F14GM , the newest lens in the award-winning G Master line of full-frame optics. FE 35 mm F1.4 GM delivers superb image quality and artistic background defocusing in a truly lightweight and compact body. This model has a wide range of applications and is a must-have in the bag of photographers and videographers shooting with Sony E mount cameras, where the lens demonstrates its impressive autofocus capabilities. This combination is ideal for landscapes, portraits, street photography and video recording.
“Creativity and self-expression are always in the first place for a photographer, and the equipment should become a tool for implementing his most daring and creative ideas,” comments Andrey Kurganov, Head of Marketing of photo and video equipment at Sony Electronics in America and the CIS.”The new lens extends the capability of Sony’s G Master™ family of full-frame optics, providing a unique solution for photographers working in a wide variety of genres. A truly indispensable tool without any optical compromises.
Highest resolution combined with compact size
Thanks to the advanced optical scheme and Sony production technologies, providing an incredible resolution, excellent microcontrast and luxurious picture in the defocusing area bokeh , the optics were placed in a compact body, easily fits in the palm of your hand. The lens weighs only 524 grams and measures 76mm x 96mm with a 67mm filter diameter. Such parameters make it possible to take this model without hesitation. Two XA-type aspherical elements maintain the highest resolution across the entire frame. The lens copes well with difficult lighting conditions. The low dispersion ED glass element and other optical technologies get rid of chromatic aberration. Together, these ensure unbelievable image quality.
Artistic bokeh for a variety of subjects
The FE 35mm F1.4 GM features an almost circular aperture 11 blades which is rare in such a compact lens. Suppression of spherical aberration was one of the priorities during development and production of the lens. This helps create the luxurious defocused background that is characteristic of the G Master series, ensuring the viewer’s attention is drawn to the subject.
Two aspherical XA elements deliver truly soft blur for close-ups. Combining the maximum aperture number of f/1.4 And the ability to choose the optimal distance to the subject minimum focus distance of just 27cm with a maximum magnification of 0.23 in autofocus mode gives you flexible control of your shooting with great bokeh in still and movie mode.
The latest in autofocus technology
Incredibly fast XD-type linear focusing motors move the optical elements efficiently to achieve superior AF accuracy in both singleframe and tracking autofocus – at all time resolutions and any distance from the subject. State-of-the-art algorithms developed specifically for these actuators provide the highest precision and ease of control of focus, while minimizing vibration and noise. The lens thus focuses steadily and quietly, with all the advanced focusing functions available in high speed shooting modes.
Linear Response MF technology maximizes artistic manual focusing techniques in movie shooting by means of the high sensitivity of the focus ring. It instantly responds to the slightest rotation, shifting the focus area in the desired direction, giving the videographer full control of the shooting process.
Professional controls and reliability
FE 35mm F1.4 GM is equipped with a full set of professional controls for maximum ease of use. They include a focus lock button, focus mode switch and a dual-mode aperture ring flick switch for stills and smooth click switch for movies . On APS-C Super 35 cameras, the equivalent focal length of the lens is 52.5mm, making the FE 35mm F1.4 GM ideal for video shooting. The focus lock button can be re-assigned from the camera menu to several other important photo and video functions, for quick and direct access to change settings.The lens has a robust dust- and waterproof construction and a fluoride coating on the front lens to protect it from water, oil and other contaminants.
Price and affordability
The new FE 35mm F1 lens.4 GM SEL35F14GM will be available in America in February 2020. Price to be announced later.
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