The much-anticipated standard prime lens for the Sony full frame E Mount is announced today, the FE 35mm F1.8 large-aperture wide-angle prime lens which will be available around Aug this year.

The compact size and light weight of this lens provide mobility and convenience for shooting a wide range of daily lifestyle subjects and for street photography in particular. The corner-to-corner image quality from a maximum F1.8 aperture and its quiet autofocus make it a lens for both stills and movie shooting. Due to its compact and small size, it suits the APS-C A5000 or A6000 series offering a 52.5mm equivalent focal length as well as full-frame bodies for the 35mm benefits, perfect for snapshots, portraits and whatever you want to shoot.

There are some of the excerpts from the official press release:
High resolution and large-aperture full-frame performance in compact and lightweight lens
- Large F1.8 maximum aperture, weighing in at just 280 grams and measuring 65.6 mm (diameter) by 73.0mm (length); this new lens sets a new standard for portability.
- Smart optical construction including an aspherical element to suppress aberration and deliver high resolution throughout the entire image frame. 9-blade circular aperture enables beautiful bokeh.
- Minimum focus distance of 0.22m and maximum magnification of 0.24x offer easy access to the world of close-up photography.

Versatile control and handling for a wide range of imaging needs
- Conveniently placed, customisable focus hold button and a focus mode switch for instantaneous switching between auto and manual focus.
- Linear Response Manual Focus for fine, responsive manual focus control.
- Dust and moisture resistant design add to the versatility and reliability of this new lens and invoke a feeling of confidence in the user.
Quiet AF with excellent tracking for movies as well as stills
- Fast, precise and quiet linear-motor AF drive system for precise focus for both stills and movies where “wobbling” is employed for delicate continuous focus control.
Check the official photo samples churned out from this lens:
Contact www.sony.com.my for official pricing and availability.
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