Sony Electronics debuts ultra-wide 14mm f1.8 prime lens

GaryPageau
Sony FE FE 14mm F1.8 G Master
Sony Electronics Inc. further expands its E-mount lens lineup with the introduction of the FE 14mm F1.8 G Master – a compact, F1.8, ultra-wide-angle lens. The new FE 14mm F1.8 G Master measures just 3⅜ in x 4 inches and weighs just 16.3 oz. Two XA (extreme aspherical) elements and one aspherical lens element maintain excellent resolution throughout the entire image area and contribute to its compact and lightweight design, the company said. The lens ha a 9.8-inch minimum focus distance. The new FE 14mm F1.8 G Master will be available in May for approximately $1,600 USD and $2,100 CAD.

Sony FE FE 14mm F1.8 G Master in use as a cinema lens

The new lens also features several advanced and versatile control options including a focus hold button, a focus mode switch and a focus ring to ensure smooth, efficient operation in a wide range of shooting environments. For added customization, a number of functions can be assigned to the focus hold button from the camera body interface. The FE 14mm F1.8 G Master also features Linear Response MF for direct and precise manual focusing. An aperture ring that allows intuitive aperture control and is also included, with click stops that can be switched ‘on’ for still photography or switched ‘off’ for smooth and quiet iris transition when capturing video. For added creative freedom, the FE 14mm F1.8 G Master includes a rear filter holder that accepts standard sheet-type filters for ND, color correction, soft filter, and more.