Sony NEX-7K 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio
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- Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 1
a Lenses - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 2
expression Photography is creative. A photographer must make a number of critical choices that will determine the outcome. One of the most influential choices is the lens itself. What is being photographed, under what lighting conditions, and where? What lens will provide the necessary control over - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 3
they capture and control light 06 Projecting an image 06 A look inside/Read your lenses 07 Lens mount and sensor formats 08 Aperture, f-numbers and depth of field 09 Focal length, angle of view and perspective 10 Macro photography 11 Hoods and filters 12 Carl Zeiss® optics - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 4
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 specifically - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - 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 NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 6
mm) Telephoto 400 mm 400 mm (600 mm) * Focal length in ( ): equivalent focal length when mounted on interchangeable-lens digital cameras with 35mm full-frame sensors. 10 24mm focal length,* 84° angle of view * 35mm format equivalent 300mm focal length,* 8° angle of view Macro photography - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 7
many photo enthusiasts, Carl Zeiss lenses have long been the ultimate choice. Many models are available, but the only autofocus Zeiss 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 - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 8
could use the 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM (SAL70300G) for truly stunning image quality. Landscapes Although you can use anything from wide angle to telephoto lenses for landscape photography, you'll probably get the most use out of wide lenses that can capture the grandeur and scale of nature at its - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 9
parts manufacturing and assembly to stringent quality assurance testing and more. Sony brings a distinguished history of excellence in all of these areas to bear in producing the a lenses. You'll feel the difference in the way a lenses handle, and you'll see the difference in the superior image - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 10
The advent of the digital age-both in terms of photography itself and the tools used for optical design-has made highperformance zoom lenses 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 - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 11
telephoto reach that can bring details and distant subjects closer. What's more, you have a constant F2.8 maximum aperture throughout the entire zoom range. That makes shooting in low light easy, especially when the lens is used with a body that includes SteadyShot INSIDE™ body-integrated image - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 12
elements for superior image quality Broad zoom range in a compact, lightweight lens Circular aperture for attractive defocusing Internal focusing for fast autofocus and short min. focus distance 35mm equivalent focal length: 27-300mm At 18 mm 100 80 60 40 20 Aspherical lens At 200 mm 100 ED - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 13
SAM (Smooth Autofocus Motor) autofocus drive Circular aperture for attractive defocusing * The SAL2875 received the 2010 TIPA Best Expert Lens award. If you use a 35mm full frame format camera body, this award-winning* lens offers an ideal balance of brightness, zoom range and image quality for - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 14
200, Auto white balance, Vivid Creative Style; Photo: Takeshi Hirayama Telephoto zoom 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAL75300 Extra-broad zoom range for full-frame cameras covered in a portable two-lens kit that will deliver admirable image quality on high-performance full-frame bodies. • Weight (approx): 460 - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 15
Focal Length 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 are only available as primes - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 16
without producing forced perspective. On an APS-C format camera 28mm is equivalent to a focal length of 42mm, which is close to "normal" in terms of angle-of-view and perspective. For photo enthusiasts who use either or both types of bodies, this lens is a must-have! It's compact and lightweight - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 17
, 1/320 sec., F5.6, ISO 200, Cloudy white balance (-1); Photo: Kentaro Fukuda Normal DT 35mm F1.8 SAM SAL35F18 Excellent sharpness and contrast throughout the image Circular aperture for attractive defocusing Responsive internal SAM (Smooth Autofocus Motor) autofocus drive Bright enough for handheld - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 18
enhanced by SteadyShot INSIDE™ image stabilization featured in a series bodies. • Weight (approx): 170 g • Dimensions (Dia. x L): 70 x 45 mm • Max. magnification ratio: 0.2x 34 M mode, 1/640 sec., F2.8, -0.3EV, ISO 200, Manual white balance Mid-range telephoto 85mm F2.8 SAM SAL85F28 Compact - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 19
function; in this case the optical transmission characteristics of the lens. • For details of STF technology. See pg.17. 36 P mode, 1/200 sec., F4.5, ISO 100, Auto white balance; Photo camera and want a lightweight, compact lens that will handle snapshots and portraits plus macro photography - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 20
pairs/mm R: Radial values T: Tangential values Doing macro photography outdoors "in the wild" often means that you can't get too close to your subject and lighting can't be easily controlled. That's when you need a telephoto macro lens like the SAL100M28. Greater working distance means you can - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 21
from the original Minolta® 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 impart a visual elegance to every aspect of the images they produce: extraordinary presence - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 22
considered to be the point at which the "medium" telephoto range ends and the "super" telephoto range begins. Long focal lengths like this require careful handling to prevent camera shake, but SteadyShot INSIDE™ image stabilization featured in a series bodies will help you capture clear, blur-free - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 23
image area Circular aperture for attractive defocusing Focus ring with auto clutch does not rotate during autofocus Focus hold and focus range switches offer precision focusing control 35mm prime lenses lens that you'll want to have in your kit. 300mm is the sweet spot for a wide range of telephoto - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 24
the same SAL300F28G lens becomes a 600mm super-telephoto with a maximum 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 users have exclusive access to legendary image - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 25
single-lens solution for many APS-C format photographers. Its 35mm equivalent focal length range of 24-120mm may be all you'll ever need for day-to-day shooting. And of course it delivers acclaimed Carl Zeiss optical performance and handling, with image quality that rivals the best prime lenses at - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 26
superior image quality Carl Zeiss T* coating effectively controls flare and glare Quiet, responsive internal SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) autofocus drive Focus ring with auto clutch does not rotate during autofocus 9-blade circular aperture for attractive defocusing Aspherical lens ED glass At 24 - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 27
EV, ISO 200, Custom white balance; Photo: Chukyo Ozawa Telephoto prime Sonnar T* 135mm F1.8 ZA SAL135F18Z At 135 mm - Open 100 80 60 40 20 0 4 8 12 16 20 Distance from center of image (mm) Two ED glass elements for superior image quality Carl Zeiss T* coating effectively controls flare and - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 28
new category of still and video cameras that attest to the paradigm-shifting power of Sony innovation. They have been designed from the ground up to be used with the newest generation of ultra-compact APS-C format Sony camera and camcorder bodies, delivering big-camera image quality and features in - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 29
35mm equivalent focal length: 24mm Combine this compact wide-angle prime lens with any E-mount camera for a totally new photographic experience. Mounted on any of the slim bodies for which it is designed it becomes part of an extraordinarily compact, portable photographic system that can slip - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 30
Carl Zeiss wide-angle prime with elegant black metal autofocus operation 35mm equivalent focal length: 27-82.5mm This lens offers a superb balance of form and function: ample zoom range in a compact design that weighs only 194 grams yet is remarkably comfortable to hold and operate.The 18-55mm - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 31
OSS (Optical SteadyShot™) image stabilization Built-in motor delivers smooth, quiet autofocus and aperture operation Circular aperture for attractive defocusing 35mm equivalent focal length: 82.5mm-315mm An ideal complement to the 18-55mm zoom range of the SEL1855, this 3.8x zoom lens takes you from - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 32
time of release the SEL30M35 is, in fact, the lightest interchangeable 1:1 macro lens available anywhere! It is a true 1:1 macro lens with a 2.4 centimeter minimum working distance that allows tiny subjects and details to be rendered with excellent resolution and contrast. But it also functions as - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 33
F3.5-5.62 SAL1650 SAL16105 13/16 11/15 24-75 24-157.5 83°-32° - 83°-15° - 7 (circular aperture) 7 (circular aperture) 22 DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM SAL1855 7/8 27-82.5 76°-29° - 7 (circular aperture) Zoom Lens 23 DT 18-200 F3.5-6.32 24 DT 18-250 F3.5-6.32 SAL18200 SAL18250 13/15 13 - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 34
shape (Photo: 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 - Sony NEX-7K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificatio - Page 35
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