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Sony Launches G Master Lenses
Sony Electronics has unveiled its
flagship G Master brand of interchangeable
lenses, beginning with three E-mount fullframe lenses: the 24-70mm (f2.8) standard
zoom, the 85mm (f1.4) prime and the 70200mm (f2.8) telephoto zoom.
The FE24-70mm GM Standard
Zoom is built with three aspherical
elements, including a newly developed,
extremely precise XA (extreme aspherical)
element that reduces aberration and delivers exceptional resolution from corner to
corner throughout the entire zoom and
aperture range. Additionally, an ED (Extralow-Dispersion) glass element and Super
ED glass element keep chromatic aberration to a minimum while maximizing resolution and bokeh without any unnatural
coloration.
The lens features a 9-bladed aperture that maintains a near-circular shape at
all settings and is coated with Sony's original Nano AR coating to suppress reflections
and ensure spectacular contrast and clarity.
The zoom has a direct drive SSM (Super
Sonic wave Motor) focusing system that
works with incredible efficiency thanks to a
new set of algorithms that positions the
lens elements quickly and accurately. The
motor is smooth and quiet, and the lens is
dust- and moisture-resistant and features a
compact, streamlined design that includes
an AF/MF switch as well as focus hold,
zoom lock and hood-release buttons. Two
new matching filters for the FE24-70mm
GM lens have also been introduced: the VF82MP MC protector and VF-82CPAM
Circular PL filter.
The FE 85mm GM Telephoto Prime
also features a new XA element as well as
three ED glass elements that work together
to ensure that the in-focus areas are
captured in extremely high resolution while
the surrounding out-of-focus areas dissolve
smoothly into a soft backdrop. It has a
circular aperture with an 11-blade iris. The
lens has Sony's original Nano AR Coating,
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which is of particular importance in a portrait
lens as it reduces flare and ghosting, even
with backlit subjects or similarly challenging
lighting conditions.
For accurate autofocusing, the 85mm
includes a ring-drive SSM motor system that
provides ample power and speed to drive the
lens' large, heavy focus group. It's equipped
with two position sensors to support flawless
focus control of the large, heavy lens
elements. The lens is dust- and moisture-resistant and has an aperture ring with on/offswitchable click stops that can be adjusted
based on whether a user is shooting still
images or movies. It also has an AF/MF switch
and a focus-hold button.
The FE 70-200mm GM OSS Telephoto
Zoom delivers excellent sharpness and clarity
throughout the entirety of its zoom range
thanks to its three advanced lens elements -
XA, Super ED and ED - as well as its Nano
AR coating. The lens features a floating focusing system that contributes to an impressive
minimum-focusing distance and ensures AF
performance is optimized during both still
and video shooting.
The lens includes an SSM (Super Sonic
Motor) plus dual linear motors that work
together to move large lens elements quickly.
The lens also has built-in Optical SteadyShot
image stabilization for capturing sharp, blurfree subjects at all focal lengths, and a rotating tripod mount that allows the camera to
be quickly removed from a connected tripod
as needed. The 70-200mm telephoto zoom
is dust- and moisture-resistant with an additional fluorine coating added to the front
lens. It also has a focus-hold button as well as
a focal-range limiter.
Sony has also announced new
compact 1.4x and 2x Teleconverters -
models SEL14TC and SEL20TC, respectively
- that offer even greater reach while maintaining the overall streamlined design and
feel of the 70-200mm lens.
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Sony Expands Camera Lineup
Sony has introduced the PXW-Z150
4K camera, which combines enhanced lowlight performance and multiple file-transfer
options in a compact design for professionals
who need to quickly and easily shoot, edit
and deliver broadcast-quality content. The

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