Maker | Sony |
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Lens mount(s) | Sony E-mount |
Technical data | |
Type | Prime |
Focal length | 100mm |
Image format | 35mm full-frame |
Aperture (max/min) | f/2.8 (T5.6) -20 (T22) |
Close focus distance | 0.57 metres (1.9 ft) |
Max. magnification | 1:4 (0.25×) |
Diaphragm blades | 11 blades, circular |
Construction | 13 elements in 10 groups |
Features | |
Manual focus override | Yes |
Weather-sealing | Yes |
Lens-based stabilization | Yes |
Aperture ring | Yes |
Unique features | GM series, smooth trans focus |
Application | portrait photography |
Physical | |
Min. length | 118.1 millimetres (4.65 in) |
Max. length | 85.2 millimetres (3.35 in) |
Diameter | 79 millimetres (3.1 in) |
Weight | 700 grams (1.5 lb) |
Filter diameter | 72mm |
Color | black |
Accessories | |
Lens hood | ALC-SH147 |
History | |
Introduction | 2017 |
Retail info | |
MSRP | $1499 USD (as of 2017) |
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The lens is currently Sony's only native lens offering Smooth Trans Focus. This compromise in design results in the lens exhibiting the bokeh of an F2.8 lens, while having the light-gathering capabilities of an F5.6 lens, thus requiring good lighting conditions or flash in order to best use the lens.
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