Sony has just officially announced the new Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G Lens. It is a “normal” zoom lens, not only to vloggers and selfie connoisseurs but also to photographers and videographers. The FE 20-70mm F4 G standard zoom lens will be available around the start of February at a recommended price of $1099. You can check pre-order options at B&H Photo/Adorama/Amazon.
Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G Press Release
Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 G Development Press Release
Specifications of Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G lens:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Zoom lens | |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
| Focal length | 20–70 mm | |
| Image stabilization | No | |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Sony FE | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F4 | |
| Minimum aperture | F22 | |
| Aperture ring | Yes | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 | |
| Aperture notes | Rounded blades | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 16 | |
| Groups | 13 | |
| Special elements / coatings | 2 advanced aspherical, 3 ED, 1 ED Aspherical, 1 Aspherical | |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Linear Motor | |
| Full time manual | No | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Distance scale | No | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 488 g (1.08 lb) | |
| Diameter | 79 mm (3.11″) | |
| Length | 99 mm (3.9″) | |
| Zoom method | Rotary (extending) | |
| Power zoom | No | |
| Zoom lock | No | |
| Filter thread | 72 mm | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
| Hood product code | ALC-SH174 | |
| Tripod collar | No | |
