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It's the second lens in Sony's lineup to use the company's Smooth Motion Optics (SMO) design to prevent focus breathing, focus shifts and axial image shifts while zooming. Other potential benefits to movie makers include a dust- and moisture-resistant design, built-in SteadyShot and quiet operation, as well separate, geared rings for focus, zoom and aperture control.
The Sony E PZ 18-110mm F4 G OSS will be available in November for $3500.
Press release:
Sony introduces 18-110mm Super 35mm / APS-C lens with power zoom capability
E PZ 18-110mm F4 G OSS (SELP18110G) with 6. 1x high zoom ratio
High resolution suited to professional 4K movie production
Smooth Motion Optics (SMO) design and construction to minimize unwanted focus and image shifts while focusing or zooming
Advanced operability including three separate focus, iris and zoom rings for professional operation
Optical SteadyShotTM in-lens image stabilization
Compact, lightweight design with dust and moisture resistance
Offering moviemakers a powerful new creative tool, Sony has developed an advanced Super 35mm / APS-C format power zoom lens that starts at 18mm wide angle and extends to 110mm at the telephoto end (27mm – 165mm equiv. in 35mm formatii). The new lens has a 6. 1x high zoom ratio, even with inner focus, and maintains a constant F4 maximum aperture throughout its zoom range for beautiful depth of field effects and stable exposure control.
An ideal companion to a wide range of Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and features a 7 blade circular aperture design. This highly intricate design delivers extremely high resolution image quality and is particularly suited to professional 4K movie shooting.
The E PZ 18-110mm F4 G OSS is only the second lensiii to benefit from Sony’s Smooth Motion Optics (SMO) design and construction, which has been developed to eliminate unwanted image shifts while making adjustments during movie shooting. SMO addresses three particular aspects of lens operation that can have a significant impact on movie quality: Focus Breathing, where shifts in angle of view during focusing are minimized by an internal focus mechanism; focus shift, where small shifts in focus that can occur during zooming are eliminated by precise focus tracking adjustment, and Axial shift, where axial image shifts during zooming are minimized by a constant length design.
The high level of operability and quiet operation of the new lens makes it a compelling proposition for its integration into professional movie production environments. Its three separate rings give control over focus, zoom and aperture, with optimal torque for a satisfyingly responsive, professional feel. Both servo and responsive manual mechanical zoom are fully supported and the zoom ring direction is switchable to match individual user preferences. Additionally, the lens length remains constant during any changes, making it easy to use with matte boxes and other lens accessories. Also, in a first for Sony
Optimum optical performance and operability is complimented by a dust and moisture-resistant designi, making the lens ideal for location use. Extra versatility is afforded by Optical SteadyShot technology that provides in-lens image stabilization during handheld shooting. The lens also features a compact and lightweightiv design making it a truly mobile solution. Additional flexibility is afforded when used with the SEL14TC and SEL20TC teleconverters for 1. 4x and 2. 0x extension of focal range.
The E PZ 18-110mm F4 G OSS Super 35mm / APS-C power zoom lens for professional movie-makers and photographers will available in North America from November 2016, priced at approximately $3,500 US / $4,500 CA.
i Not guaranteed to be 100% dust and moisture proof.
ii With interchangeable-lens digital camera incorporating an APS-C type image sensor
iii The only other lens to benefit from SMO technology is the SELP28135G
iv 1105g without tripod mount
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