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G Master Range of Interchangeable Lenses Announced by Sony

February 3^rd, 201620

G Master Range of Interchangeable Lenses Announced by Sony

by Tom PriceFebruary 3^rd, 2016

It’s been a busy day for Sony’s Press Centre. On top of announcing the new A6300, they’ve also introduced their brand new line of interchangeable lenses: the G Master range. Included are three new E-mount, full frame lenses.

The three lenses announced today include a 24-70mm constant F2.8 standard zoom, an 85mm F1.4 telephoto prime and a 70-200mm constant F2.8 telephoto zoom.

G Master 24-70mm F2.8 (SEL2470GM)

This lens features three aspherical elements, one of which is a new to market XA (extreme aspherical) which is said to reduce aberration while allowing the entire zoom and aperture range to maintain the highest resolution possible. The other two, the ED (extra dispersion) and Super ED elements are designed to keep chromatic aberration down while avoiding unnatural bokeh.

The SEL2470GM features a Nano AR coated, 9-bladed aperture that’s designed to remain circular in all settings, designed to suppress reflections.

A new algorithm has been introduced for the SSM, allowing quick and accurate positioning of all lens elements.

G Master 24-70mm overview:

XA, Super ED, and ED elements
Nano AR coated
9-blade aperture
AF/MF switch
Focus hold, zoom lock, and hood release buttons
Dust and moisture resistant

G Master 85mm F1.4 (SEL85F14GM)

Designed as the G Master range’s answer to portraits, the 85mmF1.4 features the new XA element, as well as three separate ED elements—all working in conjunction to maximize the resolution for in-focus objects while subtly dissipating out-of-focus areas.

The 85mm lens also features the most blades ever used on a single lens—a total of eleven—designed to ensure smooth bokeh, as well as an external Nano AR coating to reduce flare.

This telephoto prime lens also features a ring drive SSM and two position sensors, all working in conjunction to control the lens’ heavy hardware.

G Master 85mm F1.4 overview:

XA and ED elements
An 11-blade aperture
External Nano AR coating
A ring drive SSM
2 position sensors
Aperture ring with on/off switch
AF/MF switch
Focus hold button
Dust and moisture resistant

G Master FE 70-200mm F2.8 (SEL70200GM)

The G Master’s answer to the frequently used 70-200mm FR, Sony’s new telephoto zoom lens features three elements, including the new XA, alongside Super ED and ED elements. It also packs an external Nano AR coating.

The FE 70-200mm holds a floating focus system, the first of its kind to be included in a zoom lens, providing a minimum focusing distance of 0.96—and ensuring optimal performance during photography and filmmaking.

Featured again is an SSM, working in conjunction with dual linear motors to shift large lens elements quickly and accurately. Also built in is Optical SteadyShot image stabilization and a rotating tripod mount.