Sony releases two new APS-C E-mount lenses: 16-55mm F2.8 and 70-350mm F4.5-6.3
Sony has unveiled two new APS-C lenses at an event in New York today: the E 16-55mm F2.8 G and E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS. Both lenses offer dust and weather sealing, and use XD linear motors – a first for Sony's APS-C lens lineup.
The 16-55mm offers a 24-82.5mm equiv. range, with an overall compact design – it weighs 17.5oz / 494g and measures 100mm in length. It provides a minimum focus distance of 0.33m / 1ft, and will go on sale in October for $1400.
The E 70-350mm provides a 105-525mm equiv. view, with stabilization built in. It's also relatively compact for a lens of its telezoom class – it measures 142mm and weighs 22oz/625g. It will ship in November for $1000.
Official Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G sample images
Official Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS sample images
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G and E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS specifications
| | Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G | Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS |
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| Principal specifications |
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| Lens type | Zoom lens |
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| Max Format size | APS-C / DX |
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| Focal length | 16–55 mm | 70–350 mm |
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| Image stabilization | No | Yes (OSS (Optical SteadyShot)) |
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| Lens mount | Sony E |
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| Aperture |
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| Maximum aperture | F2.8 | F4.5–6.3 |
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| Minimum aperture | F22 | F22–32 |
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| Aperture ring | No |
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| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 | 7 |
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| Optics |
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| Elements | 17 | 19 |
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| Groups | 12 | 13 |
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| Special elements / coatings | Two AA (advanced aspherical) elements, two aspherical elements, three ED (extra-low dipsersion) elements. Fluorine coated front element. | One aspherical and three ED (extra low dispersion) elements. |
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| Focus |
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| Minimum focus | 0.33 m (12.99″) | 1.10 m (43.31″) |
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| Maximum magnification | 0.2× | 0.23× |
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| Autofocus | Yes |
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| Motor type | Linear Motor |
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| Full time manual | Yes |
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| Focus method | Extending front |
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| Distance scale | No |
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| DoF scale | No |
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| Physical |
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| Weight | 494 g (1.09 lb) | 625 g (1.38 lb) |
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| Diameter | 73 mm (2.87″) | 77 mm (3.03″) |
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| Length | 100 mm (3.94″) | 142 mm (5.59″) |
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| Sealing | Yes |
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| Zoom method | Rotary (extending) |
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| Power zoom | No |
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| Zoom lock | No | Yes |
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| Filter thread | 67 mm |
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| Hood supplied | Yes |
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| Hood product code | ALC-SH161 | ALC-SH160 |
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| Tripod collar | No |
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