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Yesterday the release of the Sony 14mm F1.8 G Master lens was announced. Super-light, super-small, and super-sharp, the 14mm F1.8 is an ultra-wide prime lens and the only one like it on the market.
More lenses like this don’t exist because they’re very difficult to manufacture. Sony’s ten-year lead in mirrorless means they can make such a technological marvel. I’ve shot with the only other 14mm and it seems enormous in comparison. Glass adapted from a DSLR instead of designed specifically for mirrorless bodies adds unnecessary bulk and weight.
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Besides offering extraordinary resolution, the lens fits in the palm of your hand. It weighs 16.3 ounces and is 4 inches long by 3 3/8s wide. Here’s the introduction video.
Sony 14mm F1.8 G Master Lens
Preorder the lens now from B&H or Amazon for $1600. Also, see the 14mm photo gallery on Sony.com. Commenting on the launch, Yang Cheng, Vice President, Imaging Solutions, Sony Electronics Inc. said,
This lens sets a new standard for 14mm primes, by delivering extraordinary corner-to-corner resolution and advanced autofocus capabilities in a compact design that has never before been realized in this focal length.
It certainly does. Expect the Sony 14mm F1.8 G Master to produce beautiful bokeh and with a 9.8-inch minimum focus distances, perfect close-ups. The built-in petal hood protects the front glass element and effectively blocks extraneous light that can cause flare and ghosting. Like all G Masters, the combination of coatings and extreme aspherical elements means you’ll spend little to no time fixing images in post. Sharpness in the corners means you can compose a wide-angle with a body like the a1 and crop too.
When I get the lens in for review, I’ll shoot astrophotography, landscape, and more with it. An ultra-wide opens up new views and capabilities for creatives.
…My daily shooter is Sony A1 with a vertical grip and various Sony lenses attached like the FE 20mm F1.8. Find more gear recommendations in our shop. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.