In conjunction with the full-frame A7 and A7R, Sony announces five lenses for the new FE mount.
Lori Grunin
I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed out buying advice for what seems like forever; I'm currently absorbed by computers and gaming hardware, but previously spent many years concentrating on cameras. I've also volunteered with a cat rescue for over 15 years doing adoptions, designing marketing materials, managing volunteers and, of course, photographing cats.
This has a midrange feel and specs that make sense for the price.
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Vario Tessar T* 24-70mm f4 ZA OSS
Sony finally brings one of the essential pro go-to lenses down to the E-mount.
FE Mount; $1,199.99; available February 2014
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Sonnar T* 35mm f2.8 ZA
Not the fastest lens, but compact and relatively reasonably priced for a Zeiss T* prime with a nine-bladed aperture.
FE Mount; $799.99; available December 2013
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Sonnar T* 55mm f1.8 ZA
While I'm sure this will be a lovely portrait lens, I wish it came with optical image stabilization.
FE Mount; $999.99; available January 2014
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70-200mm f4 G OSS (in development)
Your compact camera will look miniature with this lens attached, but it will be nice to finally get a native E-Mount version of this telephoto staple. Sony will also have an updated version of the A-mount 70-200mm f2.8 in December for $2,999.99.
