Sony has just officially announced three wide-angle lenses created specifically for APS-C format E-mount mirrorless cameras: Sony E 11mm F1.8, Sony E 15mm F1.4 G and Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G lens. While each of the new offerings brings a unique set of features to the table, they all share an emphasis on wide focal lengths, bright optics, and compact builds. Made with hybrid content creators in mind, the expansive reach of the trio should appeal to architecture and landscape photographers as well as travel and lifestyle vloggers.
All the lenses are now available for pre-order at B&H.
Sony E 11mm F1.8 lens:
Featuring an especially sleek and lightweight design, Sony E 11mm f/1.8 is also among the widest APS-C lenses, offering a 16.5mm equivalent focal length along with a bright f/1.8 design. Perfect for selfie-style vlogging, architectural subjects, and landscape shooting, this lens’s lightweight, portable design also makes it a go-to choice for travel and walkaround recording applications.
This new lens costs $548, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama.
Below are the detailed specifications of Sony E 11mm F1.8 lens:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime lens | |
| Max Format size | APS-C / DX | |
| Focal length | 11 mm | |
| Image stabilization | No | |
| Lens mount | Sony E | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F1.8 | |
| Minimum aperture | F16 | |
| Aperture ring | No | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 7 | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 12 | |
| Groups | 11 | |
| Special elements / coatings | 3x ED, 3x Aspherical | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.12 m (4.72″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.2× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Linear Motor | |
| Full time manual | No | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Distance scale | No | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 181 g (0.40 lb) | |
| Diameter | 66 mm (2.6″) | |
| Length | 58 mm (2.28″) | |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Filter thread | 55 mm | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
| Hood product code | ALC-SH170 | |
| Tripod collar | No | |
Sony E 15mm F1.4 G lens
Sony‘s fastest APS-C lens, the E 15mm f/1.4 G is a bright, wide-angle 22.5mm-equivalent prime featuring advanced G Series optics and a sleek design that’s ideal for travel, landscapes, and walkaround shooting. In addition to prioritizing image quality and speed, this lens also features an intuitive-to-handle design and smooth focusing performance that suits vlogging and video recording applications.
This new lens costs $748, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama.
Below are the detailed specifications of Sony E 15mm F1.4 G lens:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime lens | |
| Max Format size | APS-C / DX | |
| Focal length | 15 mm | |
| Image stabilization | No | |
| Lens mount | Sony E | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F1.4 | |
| Minimum aperture | F16 | |
| Aperture ring | Yes | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 7 | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 13 | |
| Groups | 12 | |
| Special elements / coatings | 1 x ED, 1 x Super ED, 3 x Aspherical | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.17 m (6.69″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.15× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Linear Motor | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Distance scale | No | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 219 g (0.48 lb) | |
| Diameter | 67 mm (2.64″) | |
| Length | 70 mm (2.76″) | |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Filter thread | 55 mm | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
| Hood product code | ALC-SH171 | |
| Tripod collar | No | |
Sony E 10-20mm F4 G PZ lens
Sony E 10-20mm f/4 PZ G is a lightweight and versatile ultra-wide-angle APS-C zoom ideally suited for vlogging and content creation needs. Featuring Power Zoom, intuitive handling, and advanced optics, this portable go-to lens excels at daily shooting applications and the updated autofocus performance also brings it up to speed for stunning video production capabilities.
This new lens costs $748, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama.
Below are the detailed specifications of Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G lens:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Zoom lens | |
| Max Format size | APS-C / DX | |
| Focal length | 10–20 mm | |
| Image stabilization | No | |
| Lens mount | Sony E | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F4 | |
| Minimum aperture | F22 | |
| Aperture ring | No | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 7 | |
| Aperture notes | Curved aperture blades | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 11 | |
| Groups | 8 | |
| Special elements / coatings | 2 extra-low dispersion (ED) element, 3 aspherical elements and 1 ED Aspherical element | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.13 m (5.12″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.18× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Linear Motor | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Distance scale | No | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 178 g (0.39 lb) | |
| Diameter | 70 mm (2.76″) | |
| Length | 55 mm (2.17″) | |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Zoom method | Rotary (internal) | |
| Power zoom | Yes | |
| Zoom lock | No | |
| Filter thread | 62 mm | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
| Hood product code | ALC-SH169 | |
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