The Sony G Master line
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- 20 Apr, 2017
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A guide to Sony's professional E-mount lenses
Sony's G master lens lineup is optimized for its full-frame E-mount cameras. Every aspect of these lenses is refined to fully meet professional requirements in the studio or out in the field. So far, five G Master lenses have been released; the 85mm f/1.4, the 24-70mm f/2.8, the 70-200mm f/2.8, the 100mm f/2.8 and the brand new 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 announced in April 2017. For the time being, there is no official information from Sony regarding future G Master lenses. However, rumours say that we should expect a wide angle zoom to be released during 2017, most likely a 16-35mm f/2.8. This guide will be continuously updated as new information unfolds.
Below, you will find everything you need to know about each G Master lens released so far.
Below, you will find everything you need to know about each G Master lens released so far.
New Release: Sony G Master 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6
Lens Mount:
Sony E (Full Frame)
Focal Length: 100-400mm
Maximum Aperture: f/4.5-5.6
Minimum Aperture: f/32-40
Minimum Focusing Distance: 3.22' (98 cm)
Magnification: 0.12 - 0.35x
Lens Construction: 22 elements/16 groups
Image Stabilization: Yes
Diaphragm Blades: 9, rounded
Filter Ring Diameter: 77mm
Dimensions: 3.70 x 8.07" (93.9 x 205 mm)
Weight: 49.21 oz (1395 g)
Price: $2,499.00
Focal Length: 100-400mm
Maximum Aperture: f/4.5-5.6
Minimum Aperture: f/32-40
Minimum Focusing Distance: 3.22' (98 cm)
Magnification: 0.12 - 0.35x
Lens Construction: 22 elements/16 groups
Image Stabilization: Yes
Diaphragm Blades: 9, rounded
Filter Ring Diameter: 77mm
Dimensions: 3.70 x 8.07" (93.9 x 205 mm)
Weight: 49.21 oz (1395 g)
Price: $2,499.00
Sony G Master 100mm f/2.8
Lens Mount:
Sony E (Full Frame)
Focal Length: 100mm
Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
Minimum Aperture: f/20
Minimum Focusing Distance: 1.87' (57 cm)
Magnification: 0.25x
Lens Construction: 14 elements/11 groups
Image Stabilization: Yes
Diaphragm Blades: 11, rounded
Filter Ring Diameter: 72mm
Dimensions: 3.35 x 4.65" / 85.2 x 118.1 mm
Weight: 1.54 lb (700 g)
Price: $1,498.00
Focal Length: 100mm
Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
Minimum Aperture: f/20
Minimum Focusing Distance: 1.87' (57 cm)
Magnification: 0.25x
Lens Construction: 14 elements/11 groups
Image Stabilization: Yes
Diaphragm Blades: 11, rounded
Filter Ring Diameter: 72mm
Dimensions: 3.35 x 4.65" / 85.2 x 118.1 mm
Weight: 1.54 lb (700 g)
Price: $1,498.00
Sony G Master 85mm f/1.4
Lens Mount:
Sony E (Full Frame)
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent on APS-C): 85mm (127.5mm)
Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
Minimum Aperture: f/16
Minimum Focusing Distance: 2.6' / 80 cm
Magnification: 0.12x
Lens Construction: 11 elements/8 groups
Image Stabilization: None
Diaphragm Blades: 11, circular
Filter Ring Diameter: 77mm
Dimensions: 3.5 x 4.2" / 89.5 x 107.5mm
Weight: 29 oz / 820 g
Price: $1,798.00
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent on APS-C): 85mm (127.5mm)
Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
Minimum Aperture: f/16
Minimum Focusing Distance: 2.6' / 80 cm
Magnification: 0.12x
Lens Construction: 11 elements/8 groups
Image Stabilization: None
Diaphragm Blades: 11, circular
Filter Ring Diameter: 77mm
Dimensions: 3.5 x 4.2" / 89.5 x 107.5mm
Weight: 29 oz / 820 g
Price: $1,798.00
Sony G Master 24-70 f/2.8
Lens Mount:
Sony E (Full Frame)
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent on APS-C): 24-70mm (36-105mm)
Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
Minimum Aperture: f/22
Minimum Focusing Distance: 1.25' / 38 cm
Magnification: 0.24x
Lens Construction: 18 elements/13 groups
Image Stabilization: None
Diaphragm Blades: 9, circular
Filter Ring Diameter: 82mm
Dimensions: 3.4 x 5.4" / 87.6 x 136.0mm
Weight: 31.3 oz / 886 g
Price: $2,198.00
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent on APS-C): 24-70mm (36-105mm)
Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
Minimum Aperture: f/22
Minimum Focusing Distance: 1.25' / 38 cm
Magnification: 0.24x
Lens Construction: 18 elements/13 groups
Image Stabilization: None
Diaphragm Blades: 9, circular
Filter Ring Diameter: 82mm
Dimensions: 3.4 x 5.4" / 87.6 x 136.0mm
Weight: 31.3 oz / 886 g
Price: $2,198.00
Sony G Master 70-200 f/2.8
Lens Mount:
Sony E (Full Frame)
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent on APS-C): 70-200mm (105-300mm)
Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
Minimum Aperture: f/22
Minimum Focusing Distance: 3.2' / 96 cm
Magnification: 0.25x
Lens Construction: 23 elements/18 groups
Image Stabilization: Yes, Optical SteadyShot
Diaphragm Blades: 11, circular
Filter Ring Diameter: 77mm
Dimensions: 3.5 x 7.9" / 88 x 200mm
Weight: 52.3 oz / 1480 g
Price: $2,598.00
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent on APS-C): 70-200mm (105-300mm)
Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
Minimum Aperture: f/22
Minimum Focusing Distance: 3.2' / 96 cm
Magnification: 0.25x
Lens Construction: 23 elements/18 groups
Image Stabilization: Yes, Optical SteadyShot
Diaphragm Blades: 11, circular
Filter Ring Diameter: 77mm
Dimensions: 3.5 x 7.9" / 88 x 200mm
Weight: 52.3 oz / 1480 g
Price: $2,598.00
Teleconverters
Need longer focal lengths? Sony has created dedicated teleconverters for the E-mount system, though more specifically for the 70-200 G Master lens. The FE 1.4x Teleconverter and FE 2.0x Teleconverter maintain high lens performance while boosting the lenses’ focal lengths to 98-280mm and 140-400mm, respectively. The teleconverters retain full AF precision and speed while also recording EXIF data to files. They feature the same dust- and moisture-resistant design as the lens for optimal performance in all conditions. While only compatible with the FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens at the moment, select future lenses may be supported.
Both converters are priced at $548
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