In just over a decade, Sony has transformed its E-mount lenses from a small glass collection into one of its biggest strengths, and today Sony announces its 60th E-mount lens: the new FE f / 1.2 50mm G Master prime lens.
The f / 1.2 G Master sports a prize of $ 2,000 and is definitely a lens aimed at hardcore enthusiasts and people, with its f / 1.2 aperture having the largest aperture available on any Sony E-Mount lens yet made.
Sony claims the 50mm f / 1.2 GM, which contains features three extreme aspherical elements, will deliver shallow depth of field, sharp focus and brightness at the edges of the frame, even when shot wide open, while the 11-blade circular opening system provide a super smooth and creamy bokeh.
As usual, the f / 1.2 50mm GM comes with linear focus motors that deliver fast and quiet autofocus performance with minimal vibrations. The presents the lens himself a minimum focal length of 1.3 feet.
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But perhaps more importantly, the f / 1.2 50mm GM remains relatively compact and lightweight, measuring 3.5 x 4.375 inches and weighing 27.5 ounces, while still containing dust and water resistance and a fluorine-coated front element to reduce fingerprints.
The whole picture: with what is Sony is already the largest collection of native lenses for its full-featured menus with full-featured menus, and it looks like Sony will increase its lead in glass, while companies like Canon and Nikon depend on their DSLR days on their older lenses while put out new glass for their RF and Z mirrorless cameras.
The Sony FE f / 1.2 50mm G Master is expected to go on sale somewhere in May.