Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 & FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS Lenses Announced !

Along with Sony RX10 III cyber-shot camera, Sony USA also announced two FE lenses for Sony a7 series full frame mirrorless cameras.

The Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is a prime lens, giving photographers a considerably less expensive option compared to the Zeiss 55mm F1.8 currently on the market. This compact and lightweight lens is priced at $249 and will ship in May.

The Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS lens is the longest FE-mount tele-zoom available. It features four aspherical and two ED elements, optical image stabilization, and a Nano AR coating to reduce flare and ghosting. It’s also sealed against dust and moisture. The lens offers a minimum focus distance of 0.9m/3ft, and uses a linear actuator for smooth and silent autofocus. The 70-300 will also be available in May at a price of $1199.

Lens specifications

	Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS	Sony FE 50mm F1.8
Principal specifications
Lens type	Zoom lens	Prime lens
Max Format size	35mm FF
Focal length	70–300 mm	50 mm
Image stabilisation	Yes	No
Lens mount	Sony FE
Aperture
Maximum aperture	F4.5 – F5.6	F1.8
Minimum aperture	F22.0 – F29.0	F22.0
Aperture ring	No
Number of diaphragm blades	9	7
Optics
Elements	16	6
Groups	13	5
Special elements / coatings	Four aspherical and two ED elements + Nano AR coating	One aspherical element
Focus
Minimum focus	0.90 m (35.43″)	0.45 m (17.72″)
Maximum magnification	0.31×	0.14×
Autofocus	Yes
Motor type	Linear Motor
Full time manual	Yes	No
Focus method	Internal
Distance scale	No
DoF scale	No
Focus distance limiter	Yes	No
Physical
Weight	854 g (1.88 lb)	186 g (0.41 lb)
Diameter	84 mm (3.31″)	69 mm (2.72″)
Length	144 mm (5.67″)	60 mm (2.36″)
Sealing	Yes	No
Colour	Black
Zoom method	Rotary (extending)
Power zoom	No
Zoom lock	No
Filter thread	72.0 mm	49.0 mm
Hood supplied	Yes
Hood product code	ALC-SH144	ALC-SH146
Tripod collar	No