Sony SLT-A57M 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat
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a Lenses - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 2
and subject. The only certainties are that a choice must be made and that more high-quality options mean more creative freedom. Sony's a lens lineup offers everything the creative photographer needs to realize their vision. Economy, luxury, versatility, precision, legendary optical performance... it - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 3
51 Planar T* 85mm F1.4 ZA SAL85F14Z 52 Sonnar T* 135mm F1.8 ZA SAL135F18Z 53 E-mount Lenses Exclusive to E-mount cameras 54 E 16mm F2.8 Fisheye Converter Ultra Wide Converter Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS E 50mm - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 4
are driven by a motor in the camera body (see page 17 for more details). Maximum aperture This number represents the maximum aperture, or "f-number," of the lens and tells you how "bright" the lens is (see page 9 for more details). Lens format Sony lenses marked "DT" (Digital Technology) have been - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 5
mount and sensor formats Sony A-mount and E-mount systems Sony a series interchangeable-lens digital cameras are currently produced in two categories, each of which uses a different lens mount and different types of lenses. A-mount SLR (single lens reflex) type cameras have a more traditional shape - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 6
lenses with long focal lengths have high magnification, so you can fill the frame with subjects that are further away from the camera. Secondary principal point of lens Focal length vs this type of lighting problem), focusing can be difficult if the subject or camera moves even slightly, and - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 7
and other icons of the landscape genre. In all cases the filter works by eliminating reflections, but in the lenses currently available for use on interchangeable-lens digital cameras are those that have been created through close cooperation between Carl Zeiss AG and Sony for the a series cameras - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 8
SAM (SAL50F18), 85mm F2.8 SAM (SAL85F28), 135mm F2.8 [T4.5] STF (SAL135F28) and E-mount re shooting snapshots when you take your camera for a walk in the park, lenses: prime lenses that offer outstanding value in compact, lightweight designs that are ideal for photographers at all levels. Each lens - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 9
a lens technology The technology required to produce first-class interchangeable camera lenses is very sophisticated indeed, and that applies to every phase of the production process from design through precision parts manufacturing and assembly to stringent quality assurance testing and more. Sony - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 10
more accessible and easier to use than ever before. Not only are zoom lenses a great way to be ready for any photo opportunity, but the freedom to rapidly change framing and composition without having to change the camera position offers creative flexibility that is just too appealing to ignore. In - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 11
Manual white balance Mid-range zoom DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM SAL1650 At 16 mm 100 80 60 40 20 Aspherical lens ED glass At 50 mm 100 80 60 40 20 0 3 6 9 12 Distance from optical center of lens aperture, contributes to beautiful defocusing effects. • Weight (approx): 577 g • Dimensions (Dia. - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 12
camera at all times, whether actively shooting or not, you probably want one small, lightweight lens optical performance from 18mm to 200mm. • Weight (approx): 210 g • Dimensions (Dia. High magnification zoom DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 SAL18200 lenses. In addition to being an outstanding one-lens - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 13
Creative Style; Photo: Norifumi Inagaki High magnification zoom DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 SAL18250 Two ED glass elements and two aspherical telephoto, making this lens one of the most useful and versatile for APS-C format cameras and an extremely wide spectrum of subjects. • Weight (approx): 440 - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 14
companion for the 18-55mm SAL1855.The pair is light enough to be carried comfortably, providing outstanding image quality from 18mm to 200mm. • Weight (approx): 305 or other distant subjects with a 35mm full frame format camera? Be sure to take this lens along. Its 75-300mm zoom range will let you - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 15
Lenses Fixed focal length lenses, commonly known as "prime lens" or simply as "primes," can complement your photographic vision in a number of ways. Although most of the focal lengths offered are also available with zoom lenses, some special-purpose lenses cameras (110° on APS-C format cameras). - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 16
with the result that excellent sharpness and contrast are maintained through the image. • Weight (approx): 285 g • Dimensions (Dia. x L): 78 x 53.5 Compact, lightweight design Built-in slide-out lens hood An outstanding choice for 35mm full-frame and APS-C format cameras At 28 mm 100 80 60 40 20 - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 17
this lens, without ever it unobtrusive on the camera, in a bag, or even in a pocket! • Weight (approx): 170 g • Dimensions (Dia. x L): 70 x 52 mm • Max. magnification ratio: 0.25x 32 A mode, 1/320 sec., F2, +0.3 EV, ISO 200, Manual 50mm F1.4 lenses are created equal - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 18
cameras, for which it is specifically designed, the SAL50F18 functions as a moderate telephoto lens (equivalent to 75mm on a full-frame camera featured in a series bodies. • Weight (approx): 170 g • Dimensions (Dia F2.8, -0.3EV, ISO 200, Manual white balance Mid-range telephoto 85mm F2 - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 19
-on defocusing control. • Weight (approx): 730 g • Dimensions (Dia. x L): 80 x 99 mm • Max. magnification ratio: 0.25x * "Apodization" is the technical term for changing the shape of a mathematical function; in this case the optical transmission characteristics of the lens. • For details of STF - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 20
focal length is a very versatile choice for 35mm full frame format cameras. On APS-C format cameras you get a little more reach, which can be advantageous for some normal subjects as well as macro shooting. • Weight (approx): 295 g • Dimensions (Dia. x L): 71.5 x 60 mm • Max. magnification ratio - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 21
lens line, with industry-leading Sony design and quality assurance technology added to push their performance to the forefront of twenty-first century photography. G Lenses a blur with a slower lens.The SAL70200G does it all with characteristic G Lens refinement and class. • Weight (approx): 1340 g - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 22
handling to prevent camera shake, but would normally be possible. • Weight (approx): 760 g • SSM SAL70400G Manual focus only lenses and potentially miss a great shot. This is an extraordinarily wide zoom range for a lens in this class, but range isn't its only feature. Being a high-end G Lens - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 23
full frame format and APS-C format cameras, and with that, this lens can be used for anything from you to defocus unwanted detail so your subject stands out. • Weight (approx): 510 g • Dimensions (Dia. x L): 69 x Chromatic aberration can be a problem in telephoto lenses, but the SAL300F28G uses - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 24
with a 2-stop light loss, so the same SAL300F28G lens becomes a 600mm super-telephoto with a maximum aperture of F5 lenses for Sony a series cameras. In fact, these are the only autofocus Carl Zeiss lenses currently available for use on digital singlelens reflex cameras, meaning that Sony camera - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 25
ISO 200, Manual white balance Wide-angle zoom Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM SAL1635Z Aspherical lens ED glass , even at the maximum F2.8 aperture. • Weight (approx): 860 g • Dimensions (Dia. x specifically for APS-C format cameras, the SAL1680Z is the full-frame format lenses in this series - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 26
together. For many discriminating photographers it is a lens that will stay on the camera most of the time. Its versatile 24mm to anything in between, you'll feel and see legendary Carl Zeiss quality in every shot. • Weight (approx): 955 g • Dimensions (Dia. x L): 83 x 111 mm • Max. magnification - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 27
sports. 135mm is well within telephoto territory, and usually requires careful handling to avoid image blurring due to camera shake, but on a series bodies with SteadyShot INSIDE™ image stabilization you'll find it easier than ever to capture crisp images when shooting hand held. • Weight (approx - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 28
and sophisticated handling, the E-mount zooms incorporate proven Optical SteadyShot™ image-stabilization technology from Sony camcorders that can significantly reduce blur due to camera movement in both stills and movies. Sony E-mount lenses are windows to a new world of imaging freedom and quality. - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 29
its quiet autofocus/aperture operation will contribute to high-quality movie sound. • Weight (approx): 67 g • Dimensions (Dia. x L): 62 x 22.5 180° angle of view that is equivalent to a 15mm lens on a 35mm full-frame format camera, with fascinating curvilinear "fisheye perspective." The VCL-ECU1 - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 30
to hold and operate.The 18-55mm zoom range, corresponding to 27-82.5mm on a 35mm full-frame format camera, is ideally designed for comfortable operation, you don't have to worry about unwanted camera and lens noise infiltrating your movie soundtracks. • Weight (approx): 194 g • Dimensions (Dia. x - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 31
Photo: Chukyo Ozawa High magnification zoom E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS SEL18200 At 18 mm 100 80 60 40 20 Aspherical lens ED glass At 200 mm 100 80 60 autofocus and aperture operation that will keep your soundtracks free of unwanted camera noise. • Weight (approx): 524 g • Dimensions (Dia. x L): 75 - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 32
to create gorgeous defocusing effects. Add responsive, quiet autofocus and aperture operation, and you have a lens that is ideally suited to shooting movies as well as stills. • Weight (approx): 202 g • Dimensions (Dia. X L): 62 x 62 mm • Max. magnification ratio: 0.16x 62 Auto mode, 1/1000 - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 33
Dia. x L (in.) Weight: (approx.) (g) Weight: Provided (approx.) (oz.) 18 47-1/4 26 - 3/4 53 18 81-1/2 6 - hood (ALC-SH0007) hood (ALC-SH0010), case hood (ALC-SH103), case hood (ALC-SH107), case hood (ALC-SH0001), case hood, slot-in circular polarizing filter, lens strap, hard case case - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 34
: ALC-SH0001) Lens Case Round shape (Photo: ALC-SH0003) For model numbers, see pg. 65 Mount Adaptor Mount Adaptor LA-EA1 Both the LA-EA1 and EA2 adaptors allow you to attach A-mount lenses to your E-mount camera. The LA-EA2 is the world's first adaptor to leverage Sony's exclusive Translucent - Sony SLT-A57M | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificat - Page 35
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