Sony Electronics’ FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS medium-telephoto macro lens is the latest addition to the G Master series.
The lens is compatible with α (Alpha) E-mount cameras and achieves a maximum magnification of 1.4x, making it easy to capture textures and features difficult to see with the naked eye. With an optional teleconverter (sold separately), the lens offers up to 2.8x magnification.
The optical design effectively positions elements including two XA lenses and two ED glass elements to achieve high-resolution performance from the center to the periphery of the image, reducing chromatic and other aberrations. To allow precise focus adjustments for a variety of macro-photography scenes, the lens offers three focus-dedicated features: a Full-Time DMF switch enables instant manual focus by rotating the focus ring, even in AF mode; the Focus Mode switch allows instant switching between AF and MF; and the Sliding Focus Ring enables full MF mode, linked to the distance and magnification scales. Four extreme dynamic linear motors enable high speed, high precision and quiet lens drive, making AF performance up to 1.9x faster than previous models.
The Nano AR Coating II applies a uniform thin film to the entire lens surface, resulting in clear image quality that suppresses flare and ghosting even in backlit conditions. An integrated optical image-stabilization system, designed for macro photography, accurately compensates for shift shake, angular shake and front/back shake.
The Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS lists for $1,499.99 and will begin shipping in November.
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