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Sony Announces FE 35mm f1.4 GM Prime
13 January 2021
Sony has announced the FE 35mm f1.4 GM featuring a compact and lightweight design. It's 11-blade aperture design provides a nearly circular aperture for pleasing round bokeh.
"At Sony, our purpose is to fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology so we designed the FE 35mm f1.4 GM to perfectly capture the moments that need to be saved forever," said Neal Manowitz, deputy president for Imaging Products and Solutions Americas at Sony Electronics.
"With exquisite resolution and intelligent focusing technology, all in a small, lightweight design, this is an indispensable lens that does not compromise on image quality."
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the 35mm prime include:
- E-Mount lens
- Full-frame format
- Aperture Range: f1.4 to f16
- Two XA slements, one ED element
- Nano AR II and Fluorine coatings
- Dual XD linear AF motors, internal focus
- Focus Hold button, AF/MF switch
- Physical aperture ring; De-Click switch
- Dust and moisture-resistant construction
- Rounded 11-blade diaphragm
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the new prime include:
SONY FE 35mm f1.4 GM LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Sony E Mount Focal Length 35mm Aperture f1.4 to f16
11 rounded diaphragm bladesAngle of View 63° Minimum Focus 9.8 inches Magnification 0.26x Optical Design 14 elements in 10 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 67mm Dimensions 3.0 x 3.8 inches Weight 1.2 lbs. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Sony said the new FE 35mm f1.4 GM will be available in February for $1,399.99. Adorama and B&H are now accepting pre-orders.
Sony Electronics Launches Newest Addition to G Master Full-Frame Lens Series with the Lightweight and Compact 35mm f1.4-GB Master
The newest addition to the Sony G Master full-frame lens series features outstanding image quality and more in a compact design
SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Sony Electronics Inc. has announced the FE 35mm f1.4 GM (model SEL35F14GM), the newest addition to its acclaimed G Master full-frame lens series-- delivering first-class image quality and beautiful bokeh in a compact and lightweight design. When paired with an E-mount camera body, the lens offers Sony's industry-leading AF (autofocus) capabilities -- perfect for a wide range of uses such as shooting landscapes, portraits and street photography, for both stills and video.
"At Sony, our purpose is to fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology so we designed the FE 35mm f1.4 GM to perfectly capture the moments that need to be saved forever," said Neal Manowitz, deputy president for Imaging Products and Solutions Americas at Sony Electronics. "With exquisite resolution and intelligent focusing technology, all in a small, lightweight design, this is an indispensable lens that does not compromise on image quality."
Outstanding Resolution In A Compact Lens
Sony's advanced optical design and manufacturing technology brings extraordinary resolution, beautiful bokeh and precise focusing performance to a compact lens that fits comfortably in the palm of your hand, weighing just 18.5 ounces (524 grams) and measuring 3 inches dia. x 3-7/8 inches (76mm dia. x 96mm) with a filter diameter of 67mm. The FE 35mm f1.4 GM features advanced optical technology that delivers stunning contrast and superb resolution. Two XA (extreme aspherical) elements effectively maintain excellent resolution throughout the image area. Thanks to an ED glass element and other optical refinements, the new FE 35mm f1.4 GM performs well in difficult lighting by effectively suppressing chromatic aberration and purple fringing for breathtaking results.
Beautiful Bokeh
The FE 35mm f1.4 GM delivers an almost circular aperture thanks to its 11-blade construction -- a rare level of quality for a compact lens. Spherical aberration control at both the design and the manufacturing stages contributes to beautiful bokeh -- a signature characteristic of Sony's G Master lens lineup.
Two innovative XA elements contribute to impressive close-ups with smooth, creamy background bokeh. The combination of f1.4 maximum aperture and the flexibility to choose the perfect shooting distance (minimum focusing distance of just 10.6 inches (27cm) with a maximum magnification of 0.23x in autofocus mode) allows for ultimate control and stunning bokeh when shooting both stills and video.
Advanced Focus For Enhanced Imagery
Two of Sony's XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motors provide the high thrust efficiency needed for precise AF (autofocus) and tracking -- resulting in outstanding resolution at any distance. State-of-the-art control algorithms, developed specifically for the XD Linear Motors, improve control response and precision while minimizing vibration and noise for fast, smooth and silent AF performance.
Advanced focusing can also be achieved when shooting at a high frame rate.
Linear Response MF ensures the focus ring responds to subtle control when focusing manually and is ideal for creative focusing effects when shooting video. The focus ring rotation translates directly to a corresponding change in focus, so control feels immediate and precise.
Professional Control And Reliability
The FE 35mm f1.4 GM offers full professional control including an aperture ring with switchable click stops, a customizable focus hold button and a focus mode switch that all support smooth, efficient operation. The focus hold button can be assigned to several other functions via a camera body menu, providing direct access to functions that are vital to both photographers and videographers.
When mounted to an APS-C or Super 35 camera, the compact and lightweight FE 35mm f1.4 GM can be used as a standard lens equivalent to 52.5mm full-frame equivalent angle of view, making the it the perfect choice for creating videos. Additional video advantages include the de-clickable aperture, fast linear AF and linear response manual focus.
The FE 35mm f1.4 GM features a dust and moisture resistant[i] design and a fluorine front element coating that repels water, oil and other contaminants.
Pricing And Availability
The new FE 35mm f1.4 GM will be available in February and will be sold for approximately $1,399.99 and $1,899.99 CAD. It will be sold at a variety of Sony's authorized dealers throughout North America.