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Sony has unveiled two new APS-C lenses at an event in New York today: the E 16-55mm F2.8 G and E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS. Both lenses offer dust and weather sealing, and use XD linear motors – a first for Sony’s APS-C lens lineup.
The 16-55mm offers a 24-82.5mm equiv. range, with an overall compact design – it weighs 17.5oz / 494g and measures 100mm in length. It provides a minimum focus distance of 0.33m / 1ft, and will go on sale in October for $ 1400.
The E 70-350mm provides a 105-525mm equiv. view, with stabilization built in. It’s also relatively compact for a lens of its telezoom class – it measures 142mm and weighs 22oz/625g. It will ship in November for $ 1000.
Official Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G sample images
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Official Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS sample images
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Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G and E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS specifications
| Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G | Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Principal specifications | ||
| Lens type | Zoom lens | |
| Max Format size | APS-C / DX | |
| Focal length | 16–55 mm | 70–350 mm |
| Image stabilization | No | Yes (OSS (Optical SteadyShot)) |
| Lens mount | Sony E | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F2.8 | F4.5–6.3 |
| Minimum aperture | F22 | F22–32 |
| Aperture ring | No | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 | 7 |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 17 | 19 |
| Groups | 12 | 13 |
| Special elements / coatings | Two AA (advanced aspherical) elements, two aspherical elements, three ED (extra-low dipsersion) elements. Fluorine coated front element. | One aspherical and three ED (extra low dispersion) elements. |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.33 m (12.99″) | 1.10 m (43.31″) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.2× | 0.23× |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Linear Motor | |
| Full time manual | Yes | |
| Focus method | Extending front | |
| Distance scale | No | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 494 g (1.09 lb) | 625 g (1.38 lb) |
| Diameter | 73 mm (2.87″) | 77 mm (3.03″) |
| Length | 100 mm (3.94″) | 142 mm (5.59″) |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Zoom method | Rotary (extending) | |
| Power zoom | No | |
| Zoom lock | No | Yes |
| Filter thread | 67 mm | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
| Hood product code | ALC-SH161 | ALC-SH160 |
| Tripod collar | No | |
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