(Manila, Philippines, July
2020) – Sony today announces an exciting new addition to its full-frame lens
line-up with the introduction of the FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM (model SEL1224GM) Large-aperture
Ultra-wide Zoom lens. This compact and versatile lens is ideal for shooting
landscapes, starry skies and architecture while providing extra mobility for
active sports shooters who want to use ultra-wide angles. As part of Sony’s
flagship G Master series lenses, users can be completely confident that it
delivers outstanding image quality up to an ultra-wide 12mm angle of view with
F2.8 constant aperture, combined with beautiful bokeh effects.
The introduction of the
FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM means that the F2.8 range of Sony’s G Master series lenses
now extends all the way through from 12mm to 200mm and at 12mm, offers the
world’s widest zoom at F2.8. At this focal length, it is possible to emphasize
distance and create dynamic perspectives that are beyond the scope of the human
eye, opening the door to new avenues of creative expression.
“We are tremendously
excited about the introduction of the FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM as we believe that
photographers and videographers using the Sony’s Alpha system will fall in love
with this lens”, said Ryo Ochi, Director, Digital Imaging Division, Sony
Electronics Asia Pacific. “It is important for us to continue to push
boundaries in the industry and by extending our range of G Master constant F2.8
lenses out to 12mm with such a technology-packed and high performing lens, we
are excited to see the results of the new creative opportunities it
offers.”
The FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM benefits
from a rich and innovative construction that delivers outstanding
corner-to-corner image quality throughout the entire zoom range. It features
three extremely precise XA (extreme aspherical) elements including the largest
XA element ever made for an α™(Alpha™) lens. These XA elements, with the
addition of a further aspherical element, effectively suppress astigmatism,
coma and field curvature right out to the image edges. Furthermore, three ED
(Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements plus two Super ED glass elements,
powerfully quell chromatic aberration and combine to deliver corner-to-corner
clarity whilst minimizing color fringing.
A floating focus
mechanism divides the lens’s focus group into two independently
controllable groups. It is extremely effective at ensuring both outstanding
close-up performance and maximum sharpness at any distance as it divides the
lens’ focus group into two independently controllable groups. It also helps
realize a constant 0.28-metre minimum focusing distance throughout the zoom and
because it is an internal focus lens, its length remains constant and its center
of gravity varies very little, so it is always optimally balanced in the hand.
The signature bokeh
effects of Sony’s G Master series lens have been achieved through the fine
tuning of the lens’ spherical aberration characteristics during both the design
and manufacturing process. At the same time, the extremely high surface
precision of the lens’s XA elements effectively suppresses onion-ring effects
and, in combination with a 9-blade circular aperture, further enhances its
exquisite bokeh.
The FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
employs four original high-speed, high-thrust XD (extreme dynamic) Linear
Motors to ensure that it is compatible with the speed performance of both
current and future camera bodies. With two for each of the lens’s focus groups,
autofocus is fast and precise and new control algorithms maximize the response
of the XD Linear Motor system while achieving flawless synchronization between
the two focus groups. A further benefit is that operation is extremely quiet
with minimal vibration.
A brand-new Nano AR
Coating II that can be evenly applied to large lens elements or highly curved
element surfaces has been used for the first time on the FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM. It
suppresses internal reflections, minimizes flare and ghosting for clear, crisp
imagery and despite the lens's wide angle of view, Nano AR Coating II maintains
high clarity and contrast throughout the entire image, even in difficult light.
Moviemaking
The constant F2.8
maximum aperture at all focal lengths ensures that exposure is stable when
zooming. In turn, this means that shutter speed and ISO sensitivity can remain
consistent whilst shooting movies. The creative opportunities afforded by
shooting movies at a 12mm angle of view with F2.8 constant aperture in
full-frame are boundless, however, when used on an APS-C camera or with a Super
35 angle of view, the wide end of the zoom range becomes equivalent to 18mm,
providing a very useful zoom range for moviemaking.
Professional Control
Weighing only 847
grams, the FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM offers numerous features for full professional
control of shots. These include a customizable focus-hold button, focus-mode
switch, zooming ring and focusing ring that are positioned for easy operation
whilst shooting. The Linear Response MF ensures that the focus ring responds
directly to the most subtle adjustments when focusing manually so control feels
immediate and precise. It is dust and moisture resistant and the front lens
element features a fluorine coating that repels water, oil, and other
contaminants, while making it easier to wipe off any fingerprints from the lens
surface. The rear filter holder accommodates standard sheet-type ND, color
correction and other filters for expanded expressive capability. A cutting
template for sheet filters is supplied.
Availability
The FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM will
be available in selected countries in Asia Pacific from July 2020. Price and
availability locally will be available soon.
For full product
details, please visit: https://www.sony-asia.com/electronics/camera-lenses/sel1224gm
A product video on the
new FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/NXzAZjZzjoI.
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