Sony SLT-A37 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati
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- Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 1
a Lenses - Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 2
with filters that might be needed to change the characteristics of the captured light? There is no single right answer for every photographer and subject. The and that more high-quality options mean more creative freedom. Sony's a lens lineup offers everything the creative photographer needs to - Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 3
48 Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA SAL1680Z 49 Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM SAL2470Z 50 Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM SAL24F20Z 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 - Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - 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-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 5
body of the camera to be much smaller and consequently the lenses Sony DT lenses Lenses marked "DT" (Digital Technology) should only be used on APS-C format cameras how "collimated" the light passing through the lens 1.4, 2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, 22 and sometimes 32 (for you mathematicians - Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 6
lenses with short focal lengths have low distance (approx. 16 cm/6.3 in image sensor plane in the camera body. The term "working lighting difficult (special macro flashes and ring lights are available to overcome this type of lighting problem), focusing can be difficult if the subject or camera - Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 7
hood, it should be extended when you're shooting. Even though a lenses are uncompromisingly designed with multi-coated elements and other internal features that minimize flare and ghosting, these problems can still occur if extraneous light is allowed to enter the lens. And although the effects of - Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 8
white lines printed on a test target. As the lines 0 4 8 12 16 20 X Distance from resolution and low contrast, when you take your camera for a walk in in evening or early morning light you'll want to body. In the product pages that follow, this star icon identifies lenses: prime lenses - Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 9
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 brings a distinguished history of - Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 10
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 effectively subdued Circular aperture for attractive defocusing 35mm equivalent focal length: 16.5-27mm At 11 mm 100 80 60 40 20 Aspherical lens - Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 11
1/250 sec., F5.6, ISO 400, Manual white balance Mid-range zoom DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM SAL1650 At 16 mm 100 80 60 40 20 Aspherical length: 24-75mm The SAL1650 packs first-class optical performance and a low light easy, especially when the lens is used with a body that includes SteadyShot INSIDE™ body - Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 12
82.5mm If you're the kind of photo enthusiast who likes to carry a camera at all times, whether actively shooting or not, you probably want one small, want to cover as many situations as possible without having to change lenses. In addition to being an outstanding one-lens solution, it features - Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 13
40 20 0 4 8 12 16 20 Distance from optical center of lens (mm) 0 4 8 12 16 20 Distance from optical center of you use a 35mm full frame format camera body, this award-winning* lens offers offers significant advantages for hand held and low light shooting, as well as for creating - Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 14
some telephoto reach. On an APS-C format camera the 35mm equivalent focal length at the telephoto companion for the 18-55mm SAL1855.The pair is light enough to be carried comfortably, providing outstanding image quality performance full-frame bodies. • Weight (approx): 460 g • Dimensions (Dia - Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 15
zoom lenses, some special-purpose lenses are only available as primes: fisheye lenses and most true macro lenses are Four selectable internal filter settings Contrast (%) At 16 mm 100 80 60 40 20 0 3 on 35mm full-frame format cameras (110° on APS-C format cameras). In addition to eye-catching - Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 16
-out lens hood An outstanding choice for 35mm full-frame and APS-C format cameras At 28 mm 100 80 60 40 20 0 3 6 9 12 20 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 SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 17
use on APS-C format cameras. The full-frame equivalent Manual white balance Normal 50mm F1.4 SAL50F14 Flare effectively controlled for high contrast Outstanding corner-to-corner resolution Bright F1.4 max. aperture facilitates hand-held shooting in low light all 50mm F1.4 lenses are created equal, - Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 18
camera low light, a capability that is further 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 8 12 16 20 Distance - Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 19
Smooth, natural highlight diffusion Manual focus and manual aperture ring At 135 mm out of focus rendition. With some lenses highlights in defocused areas can be long and weighs a discreet 150 grams, so it can stay on your camera or in your bag at all times without getting in the way. • - Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 20
possibilities. But there's no need to change lenses when you want to go back to versatile choice for 35mm full frame format cameras. On APS-C format cameras you get a little more reach, and you're not so close that you need special lighting to illuminate your subject. Of course the SAL100M28 is - Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 21
Sony design and quality assurance technology added to push their performance to the forefront of twenty-first century photography. G Lenses 200 mm 100 80 60 40 20 0 4 8 12 16 20 Distance from center of image (mm) 0 4 8 12 16 20 Distance from center of image (mm) Spatial frequency Max. - Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 22
8 12 16 20 Distance from center of image (mm) 0 4 8 12 16 20 Distance exceptionally low aberration camera shake, but SteadyShot INSIDE™ image stabilization featured in a series bodies SSM SAL70400G Manual focus only instant without having to change lenses and potentially miss a great - Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 23
100 80 60 40 20 0 4 8 12 16 20 Distance from center of image (mm) Spatial frame format and APS-C format cameras, and with that, this lens low-distortion image quality right up to the F1.4 maximum aperture. You can shoot wide open in low light be a problem in telephoto lenses, but the - Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 24
of F4. The SAL20TC doubles focal length with a 2-stop light loss, so the same SAL300F28G lens becomes a 600mm super- 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-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 25
Manual white balance Wide-angle zoom Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM SAL1635Z Aspherical lens ED glass Super ED glass At 16 mm - Open 100 80 60 40 20 Contrast (%) At 16 mm - F8 100 80 60 40 20 0 4 8 12 16 light -C format cameras, the SAL1680Z lenses APS-C format body. • Weight (approx): 445 - Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - 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 70mm zoom range covers a wide ED glass At 24 mm - 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- - Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 27
mm - Open 100 80 60 40 20 0 4 8 12 16 20 Distance from center of image (mm) Two ED glass you need the large aperture to shoot in low light, to achieve suitable shutter speeds for shooting avoid image blurring due to camera shake, but on a series bodies with SteadyShot INSIDE™ image - Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 28
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 camera and camcorder bodies, delivering - Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 29
Aspherical lens At 16 mm 100 camera for a totally new photographic experience. Mounted on any of the slim bodies camera) for comfortable shooting in situations ranging from cramped indoor settings to sweeping landscapes, and the large F2.8 maximum aperture is ideal for handheld shooting in low light - Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 30
and coma. It also focuses as close as 16 centimeters, providing an unusual combination of close focus camera most of the time, especially since its F1.8 maximum aperture facilitates handheld shooting even in challenging low-light situations. Movie makers will love this lens too, because smooth, low - Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 31
will help keep your movie images steady as you move around with the camera while shooting at the wide end of the zoom range. Another feature that stabilization is a huge advantage when shooting at longer focal lengths or in low light, making it easy to capture crisp, stable images at up to four - Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 32
and Optical SteadyShot are worthy features in their own right, but working together they make it possible to shoot crisp, clear images under low-light conditions that would be beyond the capabilities of a conventional lens. The F1.8 maximum aperture and a circular aperture design also join forces to - Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 33
lenses Mount Category Page Description 19 DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.62 Model name SAL1118 Lens configuration (group/element) 35mm equivalent focal length (APS-C)1 (mm) Angle of view (APS-C)1 Angle of view (35mm full-frame) 12/15 16 (auto) 10 (manual) 7 (circular on a series cameras with APS-C light - Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 34
72mm) VF-77CPAM (77mm) Lens Cap ND Filter Neutral density filers attenuate light to allow a longer exposure or larger aperture than required, without affecting attach A-mount lenses to your E-mount camera. The LA-EA2 is the world's first adaptor to leverage Sony's exclusive Translucent Mirror - Sony SLT-A37 | 2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specificati - Page 35
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