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.