Good news for Sony shooting team will make portrait photographers especially happy: Sony has announced two new prime lenses for their full frame mirrorless cameras. One is Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS, and the other is Sony FE 85mm f/1.8. In addition, they have also announced a new wireless radio flash, Sony HVL-F45RM.
FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS
This lens is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. However, you can use ii on APS-C models, where it will provide a 150mm equivalent focal length. It incorporates an apodization element that improves the quality of bokeh. Combined with rounded 11-blade diaphragm, it makes bokeh smoother and more rounded. Here are some sample shots:
The lens is designed to reduce color fringing, chromatic aberrations and peripheral highlight distortion due to vignetting. One aspherical element controls spherical aberrations for improved clarity and sharpness. A Nano AR Coating reduces surface reflections, flare, and ghosting.
This lens provides quick, quiet, and precise autofocus. Also, if features SteadyShot image stabilization for sharper images when hand-holding the camera at slower shutter speeds. Last but not least, it’s dust-, moisture- and cold-resistant, so it takes harsh conditions pretty well. let’s take a look at the specs:
| Performance | |
| Focal Length | 100mm |
| Aperture | Maximum: f/2.8 Minimum: f/20 |
| Camera Mount Type | Sony E (Full-Frame) |
| Format Compatibility | 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor |
| Angle of View | 24° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.87′ (57 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.25x |
| Elements/Groups | 14/11 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11, Rounded |
| Features | |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Physical | |
| Filter Thread | Front: 72 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 3.35 x 4.65″ (85.2 x 118.1 mm) |
| Weight | 1.54 lb (700 g) |
The FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS will be available for preorders starting from Thursday, February 9. You will be able to get them at the price of $1,498.00.
Sony FE 85mm f/1.8
85mm, the favorite prime lens of many portrait photographers, also arrives for Sony full frame mirrorless cameras. Again, you can use this model on APS-C models, and it will provide a 127.5mm equivalent focal length. It features wider aperture than the previous lens: f/1.8. It will help you fine-tune the depth of field and work in low light conditions. If features a rounded nine-blade diaphragm, for pleasing bokeh quality.
One extra-low dispersion element is featured in the optical design and helps to limit color fringing and chromatic aberrations. It allows better color accuracy and higher overall image quality.
This lens features linear autofocus motor. It delivers smooth, precise, and almost silent focusing, which will be beneficial for both still and video shooting.
| Performance | |
| Focal Length | 85mm |
| Aperture | Maximum: f/1.8 Minimum: f/22 |
| Camera Mount Type | Sony E (Full-Frame) |
| Format Compatibility | 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor |
| Angle of View | 29° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 2.62′ (80 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.13x |
| Elements/Groups | 9/8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9, Rounded |
| Features | |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Physical | |
| Filter Thread | Front: 67 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 3.07 x 3.23″ (78 x 82 mm) |
| Weight | 13.09 oz (371 g) |
Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 lens will also be available for preorders from Thursday, February 9. It comes with a price tag of $598.
Sony HVL-F45RM Wireless Radio Flash
In addition to the two new prime lenses, Sony has also announced the HVL-F45RM Wireless Radio Flash. It features a built-in 2.4 GHz radio transceiver and supports P-TTL / ADI metering. It can be set as a commander or a remote that fully supports Sony’s existing radio commanders and receivers. It works with up to 15 flashes in five groups, and accesses 14 channels. This flash works within Sony’s optical wireless flash system as well, where it is also able to operate as either a commander or remote unit. Here are the specs:
| Mount | Shoe |
| Guide No. | 147.64′ (45 m) ISO100 at 105 mm position |
| Exposure Control | ADI / P-TTL, Manual |
| Vari-Power | 1/1 – 1/128 |
| Bounce Head | -8° to +150° |
| Swivel Head | 360° |
| Coverage | 15 mm – 105 mm (Full frame) |
| Zoom Head | Full frame: 24 mm – 105 mm |
| Recycle Time | Approximately 0.1 – 2.5 seconds |
| Flash Duration | 0.0017 sec @ Full Power |
| Flash-Ready Indicator | Yes |
| Compensation | -3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps) |
| Wireless Operation | Method: RF Distance: Up to 98.43′ / 30 m Method: Optical pulse Distance: Up to 16.40′ / 5 m |
| Wireless Communication Channels | 14 Channels |
| Wireless Groups | 5 Groups |
| Power Source | 4x AA Alkaline, Rechargeable NiMH Batteries |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 2.7 x 4.5 x 3.5″ / 69.4 x 113.7 x 88.3 mm |
| Weight | 11.18 oz / 317 g |
Like the lenses, the flash comes on the same day: February 9, 2017. This is when it will be available for preorders, and the price is $398.
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