Sony has announced a new lens in its G Master family of full-frame optics, the FE 50mm F1.2 GM SEL50F12GM model . Delivers the sharpest resolution, most expressive bokeh, industry-leading autofocus, professional controls and high reliability in a compact, lightweight body.
“The Alpha single-mount concept offers a versatile range of shooting tools. The wider the range of lenses suitable for the selected camera, the more room for creativity in the photographer,” – says Andrei Kurganov, Head of Marketing photo and video equipment company Sony Electronics in America and the CIS. – We always listen to our customers to provide the best technological solutions. The new lens combines fast autofocus and beautiful bokeh for artistic photography in a compact body, so it’s perfect for a variety of photography styles and purposes.
The magnificent resolution and beautiful bokeh
In the FE 50mm F1 lens.2 GM uses optical scheme of 14 elements in 10 groups, including three extremely accurate aspherical elements XA , which provide the highest level of detail in the entire field of view, even at the maximum aperture. New model confidently handles scenes where the light source is behind the subject, thanks to Nano AR Coating II. It minimizes internal light reflection, so there’s no unwanted glare or color smudges in the image.
At f/1.2 Lens makes perfect bokeh effect, for which the G Master series is famous, forming a truly three-dimensional image. Smooth blur both in front of and behind the subject, emphasizing visual perspective, is created by an 11-blade circular aperture and an updated optical design that minimizes spherical aberration.
Brilliant autofocus and tracking performance at f/1.2
The lens is able to keep the subjects in focus even with an extremely shallow Sweet Spot of focus, i.e.ch. In subject tracking mode, thanks to extremely fast and accurate autofocus. This is achieved by using four XD-type linear motors at once. In scenes that demand the utmost precision in AF especially 4K movies with human eye tracking , the lens lets you concentrate fully on composition. The lightning-fast autofocus speed and low vibration level contribute to this. In addition, the floating focus mechanism, controlled by a special algorithm, allows you to achieve the highest detail at any distance to the subject the minimum is only 40 cm .
Professional controls and reliability in a compact body
FE 50mm F1 Lens.2 GM is designed for professional photographers and videographers, so it has all the controls you need and is easy to use at the same time. For example, it has two focus lock buttons, an AF/MF focus mode switch, and an aperture control ring with two modes of operation – “click” switching for stills and smooth switching for video. The camera menu also lets you reassign the focus lock buttons to several other important photo and video functions, giving you quick direct access to change the settings you want
The dustproof and waterproof lens barrel provides the reliability needed in tough outdoor environments while the fluoride coating on the front lens protects it from fingerprints, water, oil and other contaminants. FE 50mm F1.2 GM was designed with the latest computer simulation to make it as lightweight and compact as possible 89×111 mm., 780 g. for a lens with these parameters.
Price and affordability
The FE 50mm F1 will go on sale.2 GM in America scheduled for May 2021. Price to be announced later.
What are the key features and improvements of the FE 50mm F1 lens.2 G Master compared to its predecessors in Sony’s family of E-bayonet optics?