For a company with a legacy as deep as Sony, getting a “first-ever” in pretty much any category is kind of a big deal. So it’s cool to see a new lens for Sony E-mount system shooters that has never existed before, as this new FE 8-14mm f/3.5 Fisheye G Lens is set to be the first-ever fisheye zoom option.
Set to feature a full 180-degree angle of view across its 8 to 14mm zoom range, and bringing a nice mix of optical quality and versatility with its constant f/3.5 maximum aperture and 5.9” minimum focus distance, this new fisheye zoom could be a nice option for a wide variety of photo, video, and hybrid shooters.
Let’s check it out.
Sony FE 8-14mm f/3.5 Fisheye G Lens
As mentioned above, it’s not too often a “first-ever” lens is added to a system as deep and robust as the Sony E-mount system. Still, a gap remained, and this new Sony FE 8-14mm f/3.5 Fisheye G Lens fills it with its full 180-degree angle of view across its zoom range.
This fisheye option aims to deliver its own unique perspective across whatever shots you may be looking to capture with stills, video, or even VR imaging. When used with a full-frame Sony E-mount camera, the lens can switch from a circular fisheye at 8mm to a diagonal fisheye at 14mm, which should help maintain ideal composition in each frame, whether for photography or videography.
The lens will feature two linear motors for fast, precise autofocus with minimal focus breathing, plus dedicated focus, zoom, and aperture rings to support control.
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Overall, the lens should be lightweight and easy to use, and include the full mix of standard features, including dedicated AF/MF/FH, zoom lock, and aperture click switches.
If you’re interested in the lens, whether that be for photo, video, or even 3D and VR uses, here are the full specs and purchase options.
- Full-Frame | f/3.5 to f/22 Aperture
- Circular-to-Diagonal Fisheye Zoom Range
- Autofocus Design | 5.9" Close Focus
- Ideal for Video, Photo & VR Imaging
- Independent Focus, Zoom & Aperture Rings
- AF/MF/FH & Zoom Lock Switches
- Dust- & Moisture-Resistant Design
- Rear Filter Holder & Cutting Template
Sony FE 8-14mm f/3.5 Fisheye G Lens (Sony E)
Boasting a full 180° angle of view across its 8 to 14mm zoom range, the FE 8-14mm f/3.5 Fisheye G Lens from Sony delivers an expressive fisheye perspective across stills, video, and VR imaging. When used with full-frame Sony E-mount cameras, this versatile zoom lens transitions from a circular fisheye at 8mm to a diagonal fisheye at 14mm, allowing photographers and filmmakers to select the ideal composition for each frame.
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