In addition to its new 10–20mm F4 power zoom lens, Sony has also announced two new compact wide-angle APS-C primes: the 11mm F1.8 and 15mm F1.4 G. These two primes offer full-frame equivalent focal lengths of approximately 17mm and 23mm, respectively, and feature incredibly small form factors, perfect for pairing with Sony’s new ZV-E10 and a6400 APS-C camera systems.
Sony E 15mm F1.4 G
This wide-angle prime features Sony’s ‘G-class’ label, denoting it as a ‘professional’ optic.
Internal autofocus is driven via a pair of linear motors, with Linear Response Manual Focus and minimized focus breathing. The aperture, which features a seven-blade aperture diaphragm, is controlled via the aperture ring, which can be clicked or de-clicked with the flip of a toggle on the lens.
Other features include weather-sealing, a minimum focusing distance of 17cm (6.7”) in manual focus mode – 20cm in AF – and a Focus Hold button that can be customized in-camera. Measurements come in at 66.6mm (2.6”) in diameter by 7cm (2.73”) long and a weight of 218g (7.7oz).
The Sony E 15mm F1.4 G will be available to pre-order starting tomorrow for $749.99 / $949.99 CAD. The first units are expected to ship in early July.
Sony E 11mm F1.8
This new ultra-wide-angle prime from Sony offers a roughly 17mm full-frame equivalent focal length and while it doesn’t have the ‘G-class’ label of its 15mm F1.4 counterpart, it still has plenty to offer for Sony APS-C shooters.
Like all of its APS-C lenses announced today, the 11mm F1.8 uses a pair of linear motors to drive the autofocus system. It has both a focus mode switch and Focus Hold button that can be customized in-camera and its minimum focusing distance is 15cm (5.9”) with manual focus; 17cm (6.7”) in AF.
Other features include a seven-blade aperture diaphragm and weather-resistance. As for measurements, the 11mm F1.8 comes in at 66mm (2.6in) diameter by 5.7cm (2.26”) long and weighs 178g (6.3oz).
The Sony E 11mm F1.8 will be available to pre-order starting tomorrow for $549.99 / $699.99 CAD. The first units are expected to ship in early July.