G Lens Resolution

Three aspherical elements in an advanced optical design effectively compensate for distortion and deliver excellent corner-to-corner resolution, despite the lens’s wide 15 mm view. Then the addition of one ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element and one Super ED glass element suppresses chromatic aberration.

Beautiful Bokeh

The A large F1.4 maximum aperture, precisely controlled spherical aberration and circular aperture mechanism make it easy to produce smooth, background bokeh for artist effect. The background can be blurred so subjects stand out clearly or to create beautiful bokeh balls in low-light scenes.

Excellent close-up performance

With a minimum focusing distance of 0.17 meters and maximum magnification of 0.15x when manual focus is used¹, impressive close-ups can be achieved for both stills and movies. The lens length does not change when focusing which improves balance and overall handling. Unchanging lens length and a stable centre of gravity make this lens a good choice for gimbal mounting.

Compact and Lightweight for Outstanding Mobility

The use of aspherical elements and an effective design, a large aperture and high resolution have been achieved in a lightweight 219 g lens that is only 66.6 mm in diameter and 69.5 mm in length. A wide angle of view, compact dimensions, and light weight make it ideal for shooting starry skies, landscapes, architecture, and indoor scenes, as well as subjects that require mobility such as sports.

AF Performance That Makes Full Use of Body Speed Potential

Fast, precise, quiet AF and tracking for both stills and movies is achieved with two advanced linear motors. This maximises the speed potential of the camera body used to maintain accurate focus, even on moving subjects. It uses Sony’s latest lens technology to reduce focus breathing – angle-of-view variations are minimised for smooth, stable movie imagery.

Excellent Control and Reliability for Stills and Movies

Linear Response MF ensures that the focus ring responds directly and linearly to subtle control when focusing manually. Focus ring rotation translates directly to a corresponding change in focus, so control feels immediate and precise. It includes an aperture ring, focus hold button and focus mode switch for direct, intuitive control and extra flexibility.