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a Lenses - Sony NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - 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 NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 3
Zeiss® optics 13 Making sense of MTF 14 Choosing the right lens 15 a lens technology 16 A-mount Lenses Zoom Lenses 18 DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 28-75mm F2.8 SAM DT 55-200mm F4 - Sony NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 4
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 designed for use on APS-C format A-mount cameras (see page 8 for more details). 7 - Sony NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 5
Lens 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 - Sony NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 6
mounted on interchangeable-lens digital cameras with 35mm full-frame sensors. 10 24mm focal length,* 84° angle of view * 35mm format of macro lenses used at short flashes and ring lights are available to overcome this type of lighting problem), focusing can be difficult if the subject or camera - Sony NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 7
with most interchangeable-lenses are not just accessories to be used occasionally.They are an important part of the lens's optical system and should always be used in order to ensure optimum performance. There are exceptions, such as when an on-camera flash is used and the lens hood casts a shadow - Sony NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 8
be an advantage as well. Hint: the above lens/teleconverter combination will give you even more reach when used on an APS-C format body. In the product pages that follow, this star icon identifies lenses: prime lenses that offer outstanding value in compact, lightweight designs that are ideal for - Sony NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - 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 NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 10
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 : 16.5-27mm At 11 mm 100 80 60 40 20 Aspherical lens At 18 mm - Sony NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 11
zoom range into a lens that is remarkably compact and lightweight. At the light easy, especially when the lens is used with a body that includes SteadyShot Creative Style; Photo: Norifumi Inagaki Mid-range zoom DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 SAL16105 At 16 mm 100 80 60 40 20 Aspherical lens ED glass - Sony NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 12
EV, ISO 3200, Auto white balance; Photo: Shinya Morimoto High magnification zoom DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 SAL18200 Two ED glass elements and three aspherical elements for superior image quality Broad zoom range in a compact, lightweight lens Circular aperture for attractive defocusing Internal focusing - Sony NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 13
, Auto white balance, Portrait Creative Style; Photo: Norifumi Inagaki High magnification zoom DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 SAL18250 Two ED glass elements and two aspherical elements for superior image quality Extra-broad zoom range in a compact, lightweight lens Circular aperture for attractive defocusing - Sony NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 14
format camera the 35mm equivalent focal length at the telephoto end is 300mm, which is long enough to capture tight shots of the action. In terms of compact, lightweight design and optical performance, the SAL55200-2 is an ideal companion for the 18-55mm in a portable two-lens kit that will deliver - Sony NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 15
Photo: Yuji Nukui Fisheye 16mm F2.8 Fisheye SAL16F28 180° angle of view on full-frame cameras Curvilinear (%) At 16 mm 100 80 60 40 20 0 3 6 9 12 20 Distance from optical center of lens (mm) of view on 35mm full-frame format cameras (110° on APS-C format cameras). In addition to eye-catching - Sony NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 16
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, and is a versatile - Sony NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 17
popular focal lengths for use on APS-C format cameras. The full-frame sec., F2, +0.3 EV, ISO 200, Manual white balance Normal 50mm F1.4 SAL50F14 Flare effectively course not all 50mm F1.4 lenses are created equal, and the is a lens that should be part of every serious photo enthusiast's palette - Sony NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 18
format cameras, for which it is specifically designed, the SAL50F18 functions as a moderate telephoto lens (equivalent to 75mm on a full-frame camera Manual white balance Mid-range telephoto 85mm F2.8 SAM SAL85F28 Compact 12 16 20 Distance from optical center of lens lens for portraits for two - Sony NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 19
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 values If you shoot with an APS-C format camera and want a lightweight, compact lens that will handle snapshots and portraits plus - Sony NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 20
's no need to change lenses when you want to go back to shooting at normal distances. The SAL50M28 offers outstanding optical performance for general photography as well, and its 50mm focal length is a very versatile choice for 35mm full frame format cameras. On APS-C format cameras you get a little - Sony NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - 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 16 20 Distance from center of image (mm) 0 4 8 12 16 to use lens.The SAL70200G does it all with characteristic G Lens - Sony NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 22
Max. magnification ratio: 0.25x • Tripod mount supplied 42 Continuous Priority AE, 1/1250 sec., F5.6, -0.7 EV, ISO 100, Daylight white balance (+1); Photo: Goh Fujimaki Super telephoto zoom 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM SAL70400G Manual focus only Two ED glass elements effectively suppress aberration - Sony NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 23
format and APS-C format cameras, and with that, this lens can be used for anything from close-ups to landscapes. The SAL35F14G, with its superb optics and large F1.4 maximum aperture, is one of the finest fast 35mm lenses 1/80 sec., F14, ISO 100, Flash; Photo: Nick Webster Three ED glass elements - Sony NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 24
Photo: best. Sony is proud and honored to be working with Carl Zeiss AG on the development and production of top-class 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 NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 25
cameras, the SAL1680Z is the lightest and most compact zoom in the Carl Zeiss lineup. It also offers the greatest zoom range in the lineup, making it a superb 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 - Sony NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 26
F8 100 80 60 40 20 0 4 8 12 16 20 Distance from optical center of lens (mm) Representing the wide end of the A-mount Carl Zeiss prime lens range, the 24mm focal length of this model provides a wide perspective on 35mm full-frame format cameras, and a closer-to-normal equivalent focal length - Sony NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 27
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 135mm focal length of this lens is often a good choice handling to avoid image blurring due to camera shake, but on a series bodies - Sony NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 28
E-mount Lenses These compact, high-performance lenses are the cornerstone of a 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 - Sony NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 29
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 comfortably into a coat pocket, ready to shoot at any time - Sony NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 30
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 zoom range, corresponding to 27-82.5mm on a 35mm full-frame format camera, is ideally designed for - Sony NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 31
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 55mm out to 210mm with consistently outstanding optical performance all the way. In 35mm full-frame equivalent terms - Sony NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 32
Compact, lightweight 1:1 macro lens with high-quality metal exterior One ED glass element and two macro capabilities in a lens that is compact, lightweight and easy to use. At the time excellent "normal" lens for day-to-say shooting, and a smooth, quiet internal lens drive system makes it - Sony NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 33
designed for use with APS-C format interchangeable-lens digital cameras. Use with 35mm full-frame digital cameras (a900/a850) not guaranteed. 3: Lens compatibility: operation in AF and MF modes with SAL70200G/SAL300F28G, MF only with SAL135F28/SAL70400G. 4: Without tripod mount. 5: Exclusive to - Sony NEX-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - 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-C3K | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 35
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