Sony has just unveiled three new, very compact prime lenses for their E-mount line of cameras. The Sony 24mm F2.8 G, the Sony 40mm F2.5 G and the 50mm F.25 G cover the most commonly used focal lengths (apart from 35mm maybe) and offer solid performance in a compact and lightweight package. These lenses are aimed at both still photographers and video shooters. If you are out and about a lot, a decent lens kit with frequently used focal lengths that a) won’t break the bank too much and b) won’t break your backpack by being overly bulky is obviously very welcome. These three new Sony lenses could be a decent solution to this problem (or at least one of them), as they seem to offer great performance, along with a lightweight and compact design. However, they cost around €700 (including VAT) / $598 each. This is not exactly cheap, but not insanely expensive either. Time will tell whether this price is balanced in relation to the set of features. Sony 24mm F2.8 G prime lens This lens is the “slowest” of the three, sporting a f/2.8 aperture, while the other two offer a faster f/2.5. It consits of 9 elements in 9 groups, including three aspherical lenses and one ED (extra-low dispersion) element to suppress chromatic abberations. It offers, just the other two focal lenghts, internal focusing. Sony 24mm f/2.8 G prime lens. Image credit: CineD Sony 40mm F2.5 G prime lens This one sits between a classic 35mm...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 23 March, 2021