Order the new Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G now at Amazon UK!

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The lens is already available for reorder at Amazon UK. Price is £849.00 incl. VAT and shipping start is April 4. UPDATE: The page has been removed!

Description:

  • GET THE WHOLE SCENE IN With an expansive 16mm ultra-wide field of view, this lens captures stunning landscapes, architecture, and immersive video content creation. The bright f/1.8 aperture ensures outstanding performance in low light.
  • G PREMIUM OPTICAL QUALITY The advanced G Lens optical design ensures edge-to-edge sharpness, even at f/1.8. Aspherical and ED elements reduce aberrations, delivering high-resolution images with natural colors.
  • LIGHTWEIGHT, COMPACT & DURABLE Designed for portability, this lens is one of the lightest ultra-wide primes. The weather-sealed construction and fluorine-coated front element offer long-term durability.
  • IDEAL FOR VIDEO CONTENT CREATION Designed for video content creators, this lens offers fast and accurate autofocus, stunning background bokeh, and advanced stabilisation for smooth and cinematic footage. Capture every moment with precision and style.
  • SONY GENUINE EXPERIENCE Declickable aperture ring for precise control, 120p slow-motion compatibility, and seamless integration with Sony’s latest camera technology for cinematic video creation.

Features of the Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G ( SEL16F18G ) Lens.

  • Ultra-wide 16mm focal length — Ideal for landscapes, travel, and video.
  • Bright f/1.8 aperture — Excellent low-light performance and depth of field control.
  • Edge-to-edge sharpness — Delivers high-resolution images with minimal distortion.
  • Weather-sealed design — Ensures durability in various shooting conditions.
  • Advanced video stabilization — Smooth footage for cinematic video.
  • Declickable aperture ring — Allows seamless transitions for video shooting.
  • 120p slow-motion compatibility — Supports high-frame-rate recording.
  • Lightweight and compact — Easy to carry for on-the-go shooting.

Product description
The Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G is an ultra-wide-angle prime lens perfect for landscapes, travel, and video content creation. With a bright f/1.8 aperture, edge-to-edge sharpness, weather-sealed durability, and advanced video stabilization, this lens is ideal for both professional photography and cinematic video. The declickable aperture, 120p slow-motion compatibility, and lightweight design make it a versatile choice for creatives on the go.

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Sony 16mm and 400-800m G lenses to be announced today!

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Sony didn’t tease anything but I am going to tell you that today at around 2-3pm London time Sony will announce the two new lenses. A source also added some more tidbits on the 400-800mm G:

  • it is just slightly larger than a 200-600, almost not noticeable,
  • and the whole feel is like that lens. What is different is:
  • tripod foot is not removable without tools, unlike most of the Sony feet so far.
  • Lens hood has a button like usually G lens hoods, and also the window for rotating filters.
  • And the lens IS sharp, very sharp, unlike some rumors suggested so far. Tried it on a7IV, a1 and a9III.
  • I think it is going to be a winner for anyone who needs this range.

Sony 400-800mm f/6-3-8.0 G lens specs:

  • 11 aperture blades
  • 19 lens groups with 27 lens elements
  • OSS
  • internal zoom
  • 105mm filter thread
  • full time DMF switch
  • minimum focusing distance varies between 1.7m-3.5m
  • far-mode starting at 8m (instead of the usual 10m)
  • supports teleconverters
  • 2.475kg
  • 119.8mm wide x 34.6cm long
  • Shipment start: March
  • Price: 2999€ (USD price possibly around $2,500)
  • Preorder links: BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, WexUK.

Sony 16mm f/1.8 G lens specs:

  • 11 aperture blades
  • 15 lens elements in 12 groups (including AA, ED and super ED glass)
  • aperture ring (de-clickable)
  • same XD linear focussing motor as the 14mm GM
  • 15cm minimal focussing distance
  • 73.8mm + 75mm
  • 304grams
  • Shipment start: April
  • Price: 999€ (USD price possibly around $849)
  • Preorder links: BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, WexUK.
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First Zeiss OTUS reviews: Ted Forbes claims to have the famous ‘Zeiss look’

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The USA Zeiss preorders are now open at BH and Adorama too:
Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 at BHphoto. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. Calumet. WexUK.
Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 at BHphoto. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. Calumet. WexUK.

We have the first reviews of the expensive but fantastic new Zeiss OTUS lenses. According to Ted Forbes, these lenses definitely have the classic Zeiss look:

And this is the review from Explora:

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New Competition for Sony: Panasonic throws in every possible feature into the $3200 Lumix S1rII

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Panasonic has announced a new S1rII with a (Sony?) 44MP sensor. And check out the list of specs and reviews to see how many features this camera has for only $3300. Of course, Panasonic is somehow ‘forced’ to develop a camera that outperforms and undercuts the competition in terms of price, because that’s the only way they can gain market share. Honestly, I hope they succeed because that means Sony has to give us better cameras too :)

Lumix S1rII preorder links:
In USA at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama.
In Europe at Fotoerhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK.

Youtube reviews:

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Just announced: New Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 and 85mm f/1.4

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Preorders:
Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 at BHphoto. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. Calumet. WexUK.
Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 at BHphoto. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. Calumet. WexUK.

Zeiss officially unveiled the first two new Full Frame OTUS lenses for mirrorless system cameras.


Zeiss says those lenses will have: 

  • exceptional optical performance and precision and exception build quality with all-metal construction
  • apochromatic design to ensure excellent color fidelity and minimize chromatic aberrations
  • T* anti-reflective coating to reduce reflections and flare
  • manual focus only (smooth metal focus ring with a precision helicoid drive)
  • de-clicked aperture for video
  • 14 lens elements into 11 groups
  • 0.5m close focus

Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 lens specs:

  • 67mm filter size
  • 100mm long
  • 77mm wide
  • 677g
  • $2,500
  • shipping start in spring

Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 lens specs:

  • $2999
  • shipping start “later in 2025”
  • specs will be unveiled later

 

Image sample shot with the new 50mm lens:

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Cosina just announced the new Voigtlander 75mm f/1.8 FE lens with built-in BOKEH control ring!

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Cosina just published this video with the info about a new Voigtlander 75mm f/1.8 FE lens with built-in BOKEH control ring.

If you rotate it you can create different kind of Bokeh effects:

Curiosity: At the beginning of the video Cosina introduced the new Zeiss lenses with whom they have a partnership. I suspect the OTUS lenses are produced by Cosina ;)

Thanks Greg Painter for spotting this!

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