Sony expands its APS-c lens lineup with two zoom lenses. One of them is a bright APS-C mid-range zoom that is the Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G Lens and a super telephoto Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS Lens.
The US price for Sony a6100 starts at $748, price for Sony a6600 starts at $1,398, price for Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G Lens is $1,398, price for Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS Lens is $998.
Below are pre-order links:
- Sony a6100 – at B&H/Adorama/Amazon
- Sony a6600 – at B&H/Adorama/Amazon
- Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G Lens – at B&H Photo Video/Adorama/Amazon
- Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS Lens – at B&H Photo Video/Adorama/Amazon
Ultra-Sharp APS-C E 16-55mm F2.8 G Standard Zoom Lens (model SEL1655G)
The 16-55mm (24-82.5mm in 35mm equivalent focal length) APS-C standard zoom with a constant F2.8 aperture offers excellent G Lens image quality with outstanding all-around performance. This lens is ideal for both professionals and enthusiasts to capture landscapes, portraits, and everyday snapshots.
Key Features
- High corner-to-corner resolution throughout the zoom range even at F2.8-Two AA (advanced aspherical) and two aspherical elements suppress aberration for outstanding corner-to-corner G Lens resolution, while three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements reduce chromatic aberration and color bleeding to a minimum-Clear and high image quality by suppressing flare and ghosting by adoption of Nano AR coating
-9-blade circular aperture mechanism and precisely controlled spherical aberration ensure beautiful bokeh
- Bright constant F2.8 optics in a compact, lightweight lens at 494 grams (15.88 oz.)
- XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motor – as equipped in G Master™ series lenses – utilized for fast, precise, quiet AF and tracking
- Professional control and reliability-Customizable focus hold button for instantaneous operation-Linear Response MF for fine, responsive manual focus control
-Dust and moisture resistant design (1) in order to deal with difficult outdoor conditions
-Fluorine coated front element to resist dirt and fingerprints
Compact and Lightweight APS-C E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS Super-telephoto Zoom Lens (model SEL70350G)
The new E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS super-telephoto zoom lens with optimized optical and mechanical design provides excellent G Lens image quality throughout the image area, right out to the maximum 350mm (105-525mm in 35mm equivalent) focal length. High optical performance is combined with the convenience and mobility of a compact, lightweight design, even with 5x zoom. It also includes built-in optical image stabilization, which adds even further stability and convenience to this versatile super-telephoto zoom that is ideal for landscape and wildlife photographers.
Key Features
- Excellent corner-to-corner G Lens image quality all the way to 350mm-One aspherical lens suppresses optical aberration and provide outstanding resolution from corner-to-corner-Three ED glass elements effectively arranged suppress chromatic aberration and control color blur even at corners
-Circular aperture contributes to soft, beautiful bokeh
- Compact, lightweight design at 625 grams (20.09 oz.) makes this 5x super-telephoto zoom remarkably mobile
- Sony’s advanced XD Linear Motor technology in an APS-C format lens, for fast, precise AF and tracking
- Excellent control and reliability-Built-in Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization makes it easier to capture images with greatly reduced blur, particularly when shooting at super-telephoto focal lengths-A conveniently placed focus hold button can be assigned to a variety of functions via camera body
-An AF/MF focus mode switch on the lens makes it easy to quickly switch between auto and manual focus to respond to changing shooting needs
-Engage the zoom lock switch to prevent the lens from extending under its own weight during transportation
-Dust and moisture resistant design (1)