Sony Announces 4 ‘FE’ full-frame E-mount Lenses, Converters And Software Update

Joining Sony’s system of over 60 lenses are the ZEISS Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA wide angle lens, an FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS lens, an FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS hi-magnification zoom lens and an FE 28mm F2 wide angle prime lens.

The lenses are all currently listed as “New Arrival” shipping within 7-14 business days at B&H, but that is most likely a mistake as they should be available in April, July, March (in two weeks time, so this one is correct) and May, respectively.

The new α E-mount lenses are accompanied by two sets of ultra-wide and fisheye converters, one for the newly announced 28mm lens and the other for existing APS-C E-mount lenses.

Sony has also released a software update for several FE full-frame E-mount lenses that will shorten start up time.

**Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA Lens**

E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
Aperture Range: f/1.4 to 16
One AA & Three Aspherical Elements
Zeiss T* Anti-Reflective Coating
Direct Drive Super Sonic Wave AF System
Physical Aperture Ring Can Be De-Clicked
Minimum Focus Distance: 12″
Dust and Moisture Resistant
Filter Diameter: 72mm
Circular 9-Blade Diaphragm

The lens will be released on April 14th and can be pre-ordered for $1,598.

Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS Lens

E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
Aperture Range: f/2.8 to 22
1:1 Magnification Ratio; Internal Focus
Aspherical, ED and Super ED Elements
Nano AR Coating
Direct Drive Super Sonic Wave AF Motor
Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization
Focus Hold Button & Range Limiter Switch
Sliding Focus Ring for AF/MF Selection
Minimum Focus Distance: 11″

The lens will be released on July 7th and can be pre-ordered for $1,098.

Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Lens

E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
Aperture Range: f/3.5-6.3 to 22-40
One ED and Five Aspherical Elements
Linear Motor AF System
Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization
Internal Focus; Physical MF & Zoom Rings
Minimum Focus Distance: 19.7″
Dust and Moisture Resistant
Filter Diameter: 72mm
Circular 7-Blade Aperture

The lens will be released on March 17th and can be pre-ordered for $998.

Sony FE 28mm f/2 Lens

E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
Aperture Range: f/2 to 22
Aspherical, AA, and ED Elements
Linear Actuator Autofocus System
Internal Focus; Physical MF Ring
Minimum Focus Distance: 11.5″
Dust and Moisture Resistant
Filter Diameter: 49mm
Circular 9-Blade Diaphragm
Optional Ultra-Wide & Fisheye Converters

The lens will be released on May 5th and can be pre-ordered for $448.

Ultra-Wide and Fisheye Converters

The first set will work exclusively with the new FE 28mm f/2 lens and will increase the angle of view to 21mm with the ultra-wide converter or 16mm with full 180 degree coverage when using the fisheye converter.

Using the converters will come at a price though, as the maximum aperture will be reduced to f/2.8 and f/3.5 respectively.

Sony states that these will be the first α lens converters that will allow the corresponding EXIF data to be generated.

The SEL075UWC ultra-wide converter (pre-order) and SEL057FEC fisheye converter (pre-order) will be available in May for about $248 and $298, respectively.

The second set of wide angle converters is for E-mount APS-C camera bodies and will work with the E 16mm f/2.8 and E 20mm f/2.8 APS-C lenses. The Ultra-wide angle converter will increase the viewing angle to 12mm or 16mm (18mm and 24mm equivalent), respectively, while the fisheye converter will allow full 180 degree coverage at on both lenses at 10mm and 13mm (15 and 20mm equivalent).