Sony releases prices and ship dates for early 2015 lenses (pictures)
Shown at Photokina last fall, Sony finally reveals the "when" and "how much" for four lenses and four converters. Also, it released a firmware update for the FE 35 f2.8 Z, FE 24-70mm Z, FE 55mm f18 Z, FE 70-200G and FE 28-70mm to boost startup time.
FE 90mm f2.8 Macro G OSS
Price: $1,100 (directly converted £716, AU$1,416)
Available: early July
Features: Image stabilization (on/off), 2-position focus limiter switch, focus hold button, quick manual/AF focus switch via focus ring, internal focus, Direct Drive SSM.
Specs: 9-blade circular aperture, 11 in/28cm minimum focus distance, 62mm filter.
Size (diameter x length): 3.1 x 5.3 in, 29 x 130.5mm
Weight (est.): 21.3 oz, 602 g
Zeiss Distagon T* FE 35mm f1.4 ZA
Price: $1,600 (directly converted £1,042, AU$2,061)
Available: mid-April
Features: Aperture ring with ability to turn clickiness on/off for video shooting, Direct Drive SSM.
Specs: 9-blade circular aperture, 11.8 in/30 cm minimum focus distance, 72mm filter.
Size (diameter x length): 3.1 x 4.5 in, 78.5 x 112mm
Weight (est.): 22.3 oz, 630 g
FE 28mm f2
Price: $450(directly converted £293, AU$580)
Available: early May
Features: Aperture ring with ability to turn clickiness on/off for video shooting, internal focus, Direct Drive SSM.
Specs: 9-blade circular aperture, 11.5 in/29 cm minimum focus distance, 49mm filter.
Size (diameter x length): 2.6 x 2.4 in, 64 x 160mm
Weight (est.): 7.1 oz, 200 g
FE 24-240mm f3.5-6.3 OSS
Price: $1,000 (directly converted £651, AU$1,288)
Available: mid-March
Features: Image stabilization, moisture- and dust-sealed.
Specs: 7-blade circular aperture, 19.7-31.6 in/50-80 cm minimum focus distance, 72mm filter.
Size (diameter x length): 3.3 x 4.8 in, 80.5 x 118.5 mm
Weight (est.): 27.6 oz, 780 g
SEL057FEC Fisheye converter for FE mount
Price: $300 (directly converted £195, AU$386)
Available: early May
Compatible with: Sony FE 28mm f2 lens
Specs: Max aperture f3.5, effective focal length 16mm with 180-degree view.
SEL075UWC Ultra-wide converter for FE mount
Price: $250 (directly converted £163, AU$322)
Available: early May
Compatible with: Sony FE 28mm f2 lens
Specs: Max aperture f2.8, effective focal length 21mm.
VCL-ECF2 Fisheye converter for F mount
Price: $180 (directly converted £117, AU$232)
Available: late May
Compatible with: Sony E 16mm f2.8 and 20mm f2.8 lenses
Specs: Converts to 180-degree view.
VCL-ECU2 Ultra-Wide converter for F mount
Price: $160 (directly converted £104, AU$206)
Available: late May
Compatible with: Sony E 16mm f2.8 and 20mm f2.8 lenses
Specs: Converts to 12mm or 16mm, respectively.