Sony Professional FE Lens Roundup
Introduction
Sony now offers the most extensive native lens lineup for mirrorless digital cameras in both absolute numbers and for Full-Frame cameras alone. Even though the NEX system which introduced the E-mount was launched with APS-C cameras lenses a decade ago, Sony rebranded the system as Alpha. and added full-frame cameras and lenses in 2013. Despite the three year head start of APS-C, Sony expanded into the full-frame market at an unprecedented pace and currently offer twice as many Sony E-mount Full-Frame lenses as APS-C ones.
Sony gained market share among professional photographers with their Full-Frame Mirrorless Digital Cameras that were comparable in size and weight to an APS-C DSLR. To capitalize on the trend, Sony introduced the G-series of high-end lenses for professional photographers in 2014 and followed in 2016 with their G-Master (GM) series which aims to reach the pinnacle of optical design and performance. The are currently six Sony G lenses and seven GM ones.
This roundup gathers review of 4 Sony G and GM lenses, covering extremely wide-angle to telephoto in constant-aperture weatherproof zoom:
- Sony FE 12-24mm F/4G
Sony FE 12-24mm F/4G - Provides the widest field-of-view among constant aperture zoom lenses in an exceptionally light body. - Sony FE 12-24mm F/2.8 GM
Sony FE 12-24mm F/2.8 GM - Optical excellence with the same extremely wide-angle-of-view as the previous lens yet a full-stop brighter. - Sony FE 24-105mm F/4G OSS
Sony FE 24-105mm F/4G OSS - Highly versatile general purpose zoom with built-in image-stabilization and slightly longer reach. - Sony FE 70-200mm F/4G OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F/4G OSS - Telephoto reach with a moderate constant aperture and specialized image-stabilization.
Above lenses are given a detailed review of optical performance, design and features. Alternate models covering a similar focal-length are also detailed when applicable. More lenses will be added to the roundup as they get fully reviewed but those currently offer the optimal performance while maintaining the benefits of a mirrorless system. Every single of this lens is designed for the rigors of professional photography.
Links above lead to a specification page for each lens. The next pages in this Sony Professional FE Lens roundup provide a detailed review of every one of those lenses. Click on the Next button to advance or use the menu below it to jump to a specific lens.
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