ASIA PACIFIC, 26 March 2025 – Sony has unveiled two groundbreaking lenses for creators, further enhancing their Alpha series camera lineup with impressive new additions: the ultra-wide FE 16mm F1.8 G and the 800mm super-telephoto FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS. Both lenses cater to different genres of photography, from expansive landscapes and architecture to distant wildlife and sports, offering extraordinary resolution, beautiful bokeh, and advanced autofocus capabilities.
FE 16mm F1.8 G: Compact Ultra-Wide Prime Lens for Stunning Clarity
Sony’s new FE 16mm F1.8 G (SEL16F18G) is an ultra-wide, full-frame E-mount prime lens designed to deliver high-resolution performance, remarkable bokeh, and superb close-up capabilities. Weighing just 304 g (10.8 oz) and measuring 73.8 x 75 mm (3 x 3 inches), this compact G Lens™ offers creators unmatched portability without compromising on imaging performance. Ideal for landscape, architecture, and astrophotography, the FE 16mm F1.8 G’s large F1.8 aperture ensures stunning background blur, allowing photographers to create images with artistic depth and sharp subject isolation.
The lens features an advanced optical design with two AA (Advanced Aspherical) elements and a Super ED glass element to minimize chromatic aberration, delivering crisp, clear images even at the peripheries. With a minimum focus distance of 0.15 m (0.5 ft), the FE 16mm F1.8 G excels in close-up photography, offering a 0.25x magnification when using autofocus (0.30x with manual focus).
Sony’s dual XD (Extreme Dynamic) linear motors provide fast, precise, and quiet autofocus, making it an excellent choice for both stills and video. The lens’s advanced video performance is enhanced by reduced focus breathing and compatibility with Sony’s in-body stabilization for smooth handheld filming. Additionally, comprehensive controls like a focus ring, aperture ring, and a customizable focus hold button ensure a high level of precision for every creative need.
Pre-order Promotion
The FE 16mm F1.8 G will be available in selected countries in Asia Pacific from April 2025, with a pre-order period from March 14 to April 15, 2025.
FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS: The Ultimate Super Telephoto Zoom Lens
The FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS (SEL400800G), first 800mm super-telephoto zoom G Lens™ of Sony, is designed to meet the demands of wildlife, bird, sports, and landscape photographers. With a zoom range extending from 400mm to 800mm, and the ability to reach up to 1600mm with a 2x teleconverter, this lens brings distant subjects into sharp focus with incredible detail.
Thanks to its inner-zoom design, the lens maintains its size throughout the zoom range, keeping the center of gravity stable for better handling, whether you’re using it handheld or on a tripod. The lens features an 11-blade circular aperture that delivers beautiful, creamy bokeh throughout the zoom range, ideal for isolating subjects against smooth backgrounds. Six ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements effectively reduce chromatic aberration, and flare and ghosting are minimized, ensuring high-quality, distortion-free images.
Autofocus is driven by two precision linear motors that deliver fast and silent focusing, capable of tracking even the fastest-moving subjects with ease. This lens also supports continuous focus tracking at a maximum burst rate of 120 fps on the Alpha 9 III, making it perfect for high-speed photography. The lens’s Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization helps reduce shake-induced blur, while its dust and moisture-resistant design ensures reliability in various environments.
For added versatility, the lens includes a focus range switch, focus hold buttons at 90° increments, and the option for a tripod mount with quick horizontal and vertical orientation adjustments. The Full-time DMF (Direct Manual Focus) feature allows for smooth manual adjustments when needed, ensuring total control over focus.
Early Bird Promotion
The FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS will be available in selected countries in Asia Pacific starting March 2025, with an early bird promotion running from March 14 to April 15, 2025.
Pricing and Availability
Both lenses will be available in selected countries in Asia Pacific in April 2025, with pre-order and early bird promotions running until mid-April. For more information, and to take advantage of these limited-time promotions, visit the official Sony website.
These two new G lenses showcase Sony’s commitment to providing cutting-edge tools for content creators and photographers. Whether you’re shooting wide-angle landscapes with the FE 16mm F1.8 G or capturing distant wildlife with the FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS, the new lenses of Sony promise to elevate your photographic experience to new heights.
