In just over a decade, Sony has transformed its E-mount lenses from a small glass collection to one of its greatest strengths, and today Sony announces its 60th E-mount lens: the new FE f / 1.2 50mm G Master prime lens.
T.he f / 1.2 G Master has a price tag of $ 2,000 and is definitely a lens aimed at hardcore enthusiasts and pros, with its f / 1.2 aperture being the widest aperture available on any E-mount Sony lens made to date.
Sony claims the 50mm f / 1.2 GM, which features three extreme aspherical elements, will to deliver shallow depth of field, sharp focus and clarity at the edges of the frame, even when shot open all the way, while the circular 11-blade diaphragm to provide a super smooth and creamy bokeh.
As usual, the f / 1.2 50mm GM comes with linear focusing motors that to deliver fast and quiet autofocus performance with minimal vibration. T.the lens itself provides a minimum focusing distance of 1.3 meters.
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But perhaps more importantly, the f / 1.2 50mm GM remains relatively compact and lightweight, measuring 3.5 x 4.375 inches and weighing 27.5 grams, while still being dust and water resistant and a fluorine-coated front element to protect against fingerprints. to decrease.
The big picture: with what is Sony is already the largest collection of native lenses for its high-end full-frame mirrorless cameras, but Sony seems to be expanding its lead in glass, while companies like Canon and Nikon rely on older lenses from their DSLR days while working on it. laying out new glass for their mirrorless cameras with RF and Z mount.
The Sony FE f / 1.2 50mm G Master is expected to go on sale sometime in May.