Sony has recently launched two new G Series E-Mount lenses: the FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS super telephoto zoom lens and the FE 16mm F1.8 G ultra-wide prime lens. These lenses are designed to meet a variety of shooting needs, making them especially ideal for wildlife photography, sports scenes, nature landscapes, and video production.
First up, the Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS (SEL400800G) is an ultra-telephoto zoom lens that offers an impressive focal range from 400mm to 800mm. It can be paired with 1.4x and 2x teleconverters, pushing the focal length to an astonishing 1600mm. This lens is absolutely perfect for capturing birds and wildlife, as well as sports events and aviation photography.
This lens features an internal zoom design, keeping the length of the body unchanged during zooming, which reduces the shift in center of gravity and enhances shooting stability. Its optical structure includes six extra-low dispersion (ED) elements that effectively minimize chromatic aberration while also purifying glare and ghosting effects in backlit environments. The design with 11 rounded aperture blades creates a soft bokeh effect.
When it comes to the focusing system, this lens is equipped with two linear motor focusing modules, enabling fast autofocus and precise tracking. When paired with the Alpha 9 III camera, it even supports continuous shooting at 120 fps. Additionally, the built-in Optical SteadyShot feature effectively reduces vibrations during handheld shooting, and when combined with the image-stabilizing capabilities of the Alpha body, it promises to enhance shooting stability.
The lens design also takes durability into account, featuring dust and moisture resistance standards. The front lens is coated with a fluorine layer, making it easy to clean and enhancing its durability. The rotatable adjustable tripod mount provides convenience for horizontal and vertical composition.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G (SEL16F18G) is an ultra-wide prime lens, perfect for capturing landscapes, architecture, starry skies, and videos. With its large F1.8 aperture, this lens performs remarkably well in low-light conditions, effectively creating a stunning bokeh effect.
The lens features two advanced aspheric (AA) elements and three ED elements to minimize chromatic aberration and distortion while enhancing image clarity. Its closest focusing distance is 0.15 meters in autofocus mode, and it can reach 0.13 meters in manual focus, making it perfect for capturing close-up shots.
This lens is equipped with an XD Linear Motor, delivering rapid autofocus and tracking capabilities, enhanced by a control algorithm specifically tailored for the XD Motor to improve responsiveness while effectively reducing vibrations and delays. Additionally, the lens supports the breathing compensation feature built into Alpha cameras, minimizing image shifts during focusing. Its dimensions are 73.8 x 75 mm, and it weighs only 304 grams, making it compact and portable.
