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1.                                E At 18mm I At 200 mm  100 pomis It will take you from a wide scene spanning 18mm to far reaching  3   a 200mm telephoto that will let you zoom in on distant subjects  yet the            l SAL18200 weighs only 405 grams and is no larger than many zooms  5 Hi i w of more limited range  For these reasons it is an excellent choice for  5 45 t 46 EI photographers who want to cover as many situations as possible     o without having to change lenses  In addition to being an outstanding  an  gt  20 one lens solution  it features a refined optical design that ensures  excellent sharpness and contrast throughout the image oat all focal  AMNEM M  MEN ME EN  lengths  so you can shoot with confidence in any situation that arises   Distance from optical center Distance from optical center  of lens  mm  of lens  mm    Weight  approx   405 g      Dimensions  Dia  x L   73 x 85 5 mm    Max  magnification ratio  0 27x       Max  aperture  F8 aperture    R T R T  TOline pairs mm                           os    30 line pairs mm                  R  Radial values T  Tangential values       Spatial frequency                               24    Contrast  75     60    40    20       ii    T           P mode  1 125 sec   F5 6   0 3 EV  ISO 100  Auto white balance  Portrait Creative Style  Photo  Norifumi Inagaki       High magnification zoom    DT 18 250mm F3 5 6 3 SAL18250       E Two ED glass elements and two aspherical elements for superior image quality    m Extra 
2.                           0    Distance from optical center of lens  mm     3 6 9 12 20          Spatial frequency    Max  aperture  F8 aperture  R T R T          10 line pairs mm          30 line pairs mm                      R  Radial values T  Tangential values    E Excellent contrast and resolution   m Compact  lightweight design   E Built in slide out lens hood   5m An outstanding choice for 35mm full frame and APS C format cameras    28 millimeters is an extremely versatile focal length that can be useful in  a wide variety of situations on both full frame and APS C format cameras   On a 35mm full frame format camera  28mm is wide enough to allow  comfortable shooting indoors or on the street 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  and is a versatile   convenient choice for use either as a main or second lens       Weight  approx   185 g    Dimensions  Dia  x L   65 5 x 42 5 mm    Max  magnification ratio  0 13x       Normal    DT 35mm F1 8 SAM SAL35F18       M mode  1 320 sec   F5 6  ISO 200  Cloudy white balance C1   Photo  Kentaro Fukuda          100             eo              Contrast  76   E       r3           I  o                         0 3    6    Distance from optical cen    9 12  er of lens  mm  
3.                 0 3 6 9 12 0 3 6 9 12    Distance from optical center Distance from optical center  of lens  mm  of lens  mm        Max  aperture  F8 aperture    R T R T  10line pairs mm            MX odas    30 line pairs mm             Spatial frequency               Weight  approx   524 g    Dimensions  Dia  x L   75 5 x 99 mm    Max  magnification ratio  0 35x                         R  Radial values T  Tangential values    67          ELEM    Auto Mode  1 200 sec   f 9 0  ISO 800  Sunny White Balance    High magnification zoom    E 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 OSS LE SELI8200LE  LED      S  oss     T       Aspherical lens ED glass    E At 18mm E At 200 mm    Distance from optical center  of lens  mm     Spatial frequency B aperture    Te Tj              Bome pasm                              R  Radial values T  Tangential values    Distance from optical center  of lens  mm     m 18 200mm f 3 5 6 3 OSS High Magnification Zoom Lens  m 18mm wide angle to 200 mm telephoto   E Optical image stabilization  Optical SteadyShot    5 Excellent image sharpness    Significantly smaller and lighter than comparable lenses  the Sony  SEL18200LE high magnification zoom lens is perfect for a wide range of  shooting situations  With a compact size achieved in part by downsizing  ihe autofocus motor and optical image stabilization unit  this lens offers a  powerful mix of versatility and image quality perfect for shooting scenarios  where a light  compact camera and lens combination is optimal The  b
4.                 R  Radial values T  Tangential values    E Two ED glass elements effectively suppress aberration   Outstanding sharpness and contrast throughout the zoom range  SSM  Super Sonic wave Motor  for fast  quiet autofocus operation   E Circular aperture for attractive defocusing   m Focus hold and focus range switches offer precision focusing control          mH          Covering an extremely wide telephoto range with ample brightness  this  award winning  lens can  for example  take you from an elegant 70mm  portrait to a stunning 400mm wildlife shot in an instant without having to  change 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 with a precision optical path that includes two  ED glass elements  you can be sure that it will deliver excellent sharpness  and contrast right out to the edges of the image at all focal lengths   And although long telephoto shots usually require a very steady hand  or even a tripod to achieve optimum quality  SteadyShot INSIDE image  stabilization featured in OC series bodies will vastly improve your chances  of capturing stunning handheld telephoto images       Weight  approx   1500 g     Dimensions  Dia  x L   94 5 x 196 mm     Max  magnification ratio  0 27x     Tripod mount supplied     The SAL70400G received the 2009 TIPA Best Expert Lens award and the  2009 2010 EISA Zoom Lens award        Wide angle prim
5.              0 4 8 12 16 20  Distance from center of image  mm     M mode  1 160 sec   F4 0   0 3 EV  ISO 200  Custom white balance  Photo  Chukyo Ozawa    Telephoto prime    Sonnar T  135mm F1 8 ZA SALI35F18Z   Auto Clutch       ED 3 FMs    E Two ED glass elements for superior image quality  E Carl Zeiss T  coating effectively controls flare and glare  E Excellent corner to corner sharpness and high contrast  E Zi B m Focus ring with auto clutch does not rotate during autofocus       m Focus hold button provides conveniently placed focus hold control    ED glass    1 At 135 mm   F8    Lin aie   F1 8 is a relatively large maximum aperture for a 135mm telephoto lens   x and the consistently outstanding performance of this lens throughout  60 its aperture range lets you take full advantage of the extra speed and  40 brightness it provides  Whether you need the large aperture to shoot in  low light  to achieve suitable shutter speeds for shooting action  or for  creative control of background defocusing  the SAL135F18Z will reward  0 4 8 12 16 2 you with stunning resolution and contrast where it counts  In addition to  Distance from center of image  mm    E   7  portraits and landscapes with natural proportions and perspective  the  135mm focal length of this lens is often a good choice for indoor sports                 80               Contrast        20                            Spatial frequency R T                               10 line pairs mm 135mm is well within telephot
6.              30 line pairs mm                         R  Radial values T  Tangential values    LS  RE    m Wide 94   angle of view on full frame cameras  Precisely corrected for natural perspective    Aberration effectively suppressed throughout the focus range    Rear focusing mechanism for fast autofocus response  E Circular aperture for attractive defocusing    This rigorously corrected lens gives you a wide angle of view for images  that benefit from dramatic perspective with minimum distortion  It s an ideal  Choice for covering spread out scenes that you can t get far enough way  from to cover with a  normal  lens  But there s more  since it has extended  depth of field that can keep everything from 25 centimeters to infinity in crisp  focus  you can create exaggerated perspective by including very close and  very distant objects in the frame  Close objects will loom large  while distant  objects appear to recede markedly into the distance  Meticulous attention  has been paid to minimizing flare and internal reflections in this advanced  design  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 mm    Max  magnification ratio  0 13x    31    32       Wide angle       ES       M mode  1 125 sec   F11  ISO 200  Landscape Creative Style  Photo  Yuji Nukui    SAL28F28                    28mm F2 8    E At 28 mm    100          80    60       Contrast        40          20  
7.          0 4 8 12 16 20 X    Distance from optical center of lens  mm        Max  aperture  F8 aperture  R T R T  10 line pairs mm            vm cce ese  30 line pairs mm          TEE mem    Spatial frequency                                  All of the MTF charts that accompany the lens descriptions in the latter part of this brochure follow these conventions              Resolution  contrast and sharpness    Although it is possible to have high resolution and low contrast  or vice versa  in the  context of MTF measurements these terms mean almost the same thing  Both good  resolution and contrast are necessary for a lens to be perceived as    sharp     We re  talking about  micro contrast  here  which is the ability of a lens to differentiate  between tiny details that have similar tonal values  Micro contrast is different from  global contrast  the overall range of tones in an image that people usually associate  with the term    contrast     MTF measurements are useful because they show us the  relationship between a lens s resolution and contrast in graphic form that makes it  easy to judge how the lens will perform in real world applications     TECH TALK                  Choosing the right lens    Portraits       For most portraits  the person  being photographed is the  most important element of  the photograph  so it can be  effective to de emphasize  other non essential elements   The usual way of doing this is  to defocus the background so the viewer gets a sense of
8.          8    Contrast                                   0 4 8 12  Distance from center of im    42    16 20    iage  mm  Distance from center of image  mm        Teleconverter compatible       ED  ie if    a       ED glass    At 200 mm                                        0 4 8 12 16 20       Spatial frequency    Max  aperture  F8 aperture  R T R T          10 line pairs mm          30 line pairs mm                         R  Radial values T  Tangential values    3 buttons Elec        L  prom           Four ED glass elements effectively suppress aberration   mE Constant F2 8 maximum aperture   E Outstanding sharpness and contrast throughout the zoom range   m SSM  Super Sonic wave Motor  for fast  quiet autofocus operation   E Circular aperture for attractive defocusing   Focus hold and focus range switches offer precision focusing control                         The range from 70 to 200 millimeters is where much of the telephoto action  occurs The ability to cover that range with a constant F2 8 aperture affords  some significant photographic advantages  and the outstanding clarity and  contrast offered by the SAL70200G multiplies those advantages many times  over  Although the large F2 8 maximum aperture does make it easier to  create beautifully defocused backgrounds  there are important advantages  for shooting moving subjects as well  Larger apertures   often referred to as   fast  as well as  bright     allow you to use faster shutter speeds to achieve  equivalent ex
9.       Spatial frequency    Max  aperture    F8 aperture       R    R T       10line pairs mm                      30 line pairs mm                            R  Radial values T  Tangential values    ESI ECNEN    E At 35 mm    E Excellent sharpness and contrast throughout the image   m Circular aperture for attractive defocusing   E Responsive internal SAM  Smooth Autofocus Motor  autofocus drive  m Bright enough for handheld shooting in low light   E 35mm equivalent focal length  52 5mm    There s a very good reason why 35mm is one of the most popular focal  lengths for use on APS C format cameras  The full frame equivalent   focal length is 52 5mm  providing  normal  perspective   similar to that  experienced with the naked eye   and an angle of view that is suitable  for an extremely wide range of subjects  You can shoot anything from  landscapes to portraits with this lens  without ever feeling that the  perspective is too forced or too flat  or that objects appear distorted  The  large F1 8 maximum aperture is another advantage  bright enough to  allow hand held shooting in low light  and capable of producing smooth  defocusing effects that can add depth and artistic elegance to your  images  As a bonus  the SAL35F18 weighs a mere 170 grams  making 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    33    Normal    50mm F1 4 SALSOF14       A mode  1 320 sec   
10.      lenses that use a number of lens    elements     precisely mounted along the same optical axis   The use of multiple elements allows lens designers  to effectively reduce optical aberrations so you  get nice sharp  clean images        Elements    are the individual pieces of specially  shaped glass that make up the lens  A  group   consists of two or three elements that have been  glued together to function as a unit  Sometimes  groups consist of different types of glass that  have been combined in order to control some  form of aberration  Lenses are sometimes  described in terms of the number of elements  and groups they contain  You ll hear terms such  as    7 group 9 element lens        Zoom and focus mechanisms    Fixed focal length lenses  also known as  prime   lenses  generally have the simplest construction  with the fewest groups and elements  Zoom  lenses require a larger number of groups   elements to support the zoom functionality     While most lens elements are    spherical      meaning that one or more surfaces form part   of a sphere  some lenses include    aspherical     elements  Aspherical elements have more  complex shapes than simple spherical elements   and are much more difficult and more expensive  to produce  Aspherical elements are sometimes  used in wide angle and fast standard lenses   where they can be effective in reducing certain  types of aberration           The job of varying focal length in a zoom lens  requires a fairly complex mechan
11.     High performance Carl Zeiss wide angle prime with elegant black metal exterior  One ED glass element and two aspherical elements   Innovative optical design achieves outstanding corner to corner sharpness  Ideal for shooting stills or movies    Carl Zeiss quality really shows off the capabilities of the E mount system  with  outstanding resolution and contrast that can add legendary Zeiss depth and  dimensionality to your images  This wide angle prime lens delivers superior  cornerto corner sharpness even at the maximum F1 8 maximum aperture   with minimum distortion and coma  It also focuses as close as 16 centimeters   providing an unusual combination of close focus and wide angle perspective  for 1 4 macro photography  The 24mm focal length  equivalent to 36mm on   a 35mm format camera  is an excellent choice for general shooting  Many  photographers will be happy to leave this lens on their 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 noise autofocus and aperture operation mean they  can take advantage of its outstanding optical characteristics without worrying  about mechanical noise infiltrating the soundtrack       Weight  approx   225 g    Dimensions  Dia  X L   63 x 65 5 mm    Max  magnification ratio  0 25x       Normal       Auto Mode  1 1000 sec   f 2 2  ISO 200  Shade white balance    E 35mm F1 8 OSS SEL35
12.   305 g       Spatial frequency      Dimensions  Dia x L   71 5 x 85 mm    Max  aperture  F8 aperture e H a  P p   Max  magnification ratio  0 29x    R T R T          10 line pairs mm          30 line pairs mm                      R  Radial values T  Tangential values    27             Telephoto zoom      F      ur rM a    M Mode  1 200 sec   F8 0  ISO 200  Sunny white balance    DT 55 300mm F4 5 5 6 SAM _ SAL55300     it wi    ED glass    At 200 mm    g  5  g  Is  o   s     Distance from optical center Distance from optical center  of lens  mm  of lens  mm      ote pamm                          20 ne pairs mm                          R  Radial values T  Tangential values    Compact  lightweight design  Superb value and performance  Zoom range  55 300 mm   4 5  1 4 m  minimum focus   ED Glass for sharp imaging    Get a superb all purpose telephoto zoom lens at a great value with the  Sony SAL55300 55 300mm f 4 5 5 6 lens  An excellent all around addition  to your kit  this lens covers the medium  to long distance telephoto range  used most often by family photographers  It also provides close minimum  focusing distance of about 4 5 feet  1 4m  ideal for tight shots of people   natural subjects and close up details  Its compact  lightweight design  makes it easy to carry as your standard or accessory lens  All your shots  will benefit from the Sony Super SteadyShot   image stabilization system  built into your Sony Alpha DSLR camera   35mm equivalent  82 5 450mm       Weight  
13.   Mid range zoom    Vario Sonnar T  24 70mm F2 8 ZA SSM SAL2470Z    A mode  1 30 sec   F11    0 7 EV  ISO 100  Auto white balance  Photo  Mike Jones       Aspherical lens ED glass       E At 24 mm   Open E At 24 mm   F8    100                                                                                               WH  80   80 2    EO g       eo    60    E o     8 0 E  t 4 Ea  O 2  a  0 4 8 1 6 2 0 4 8 1 6 2    Distance from center of image  mm  Distance from center of image  mm     E At 70 mm   Open E At 70 mm F8                                                                                           ES ed a  80 RES   a  Spatial frequency  R T 2 wo s m B 0 NS  E R  4 7 mud E  x  10line pairs mm       9   S a  20 line pairs  mm          9m    m  40 line pairs mm_                                      0 4 8 1 6 2 0 4 68 12  6 2  R  Radial values T  Tangential values     Distance from center of image  mm  Distance from center of image  mm     52       E Two ED glass elements and two aspherical elements for superior image quality  E Carl Zeiss T  coating effectively controls flare and glare   E Constant F2 8 maximum aperture   5 Outstanding sharpness and contrast at all aperture settings   5 Quiet  responsive internal SSM  Super Sonic wave Motor  autofocus drive   5m Focus mode switch and focus hold button offer precision focus control    If you insist on prime lens image quality but envy the convenience of  variable focal length  here s a lens that brings the best of both w
14.   SAL1680Z 10 14 24 120 83   20     7  circular aperture  22 29 0 24 0 35 o 62 petal bayonet   72x83 2 7 8x3 3 8 445 15 3 4 hood  ALC SH0005   case E  DT 16 80mm F3 5 4 5 ZA      sow E Ts SAL2470Z 13 17 36 105 61   23   84   34   9  Circular aperture  8g 0 25 0 34 o v petal bayonet 83x111 3 3 8x4 3 8 955 33 1 4 hood  ALC SH101   case S  Carl Zeiss Lens 24 70mm F2 8 ZA SSM o  53 Distagon T  24mm F2 ZA SSM SAL24F20Z 7 9 36 61  84   9  circular aperture  22 0 29 0 19 o 72 petal bayonet 78x76 3 1 8x3 555 19 5 8 hood  ALC SH110   case     54 Planar T  85mm F1 4ZA SAL85F14Z 7 8 127 5 19   29   9  circular aperture  22 ONS 0 85 o 72 round bayonet 87x75 3 1 4x 2 7 8 640 22 5 8 hood  ALC SH0002   case F  55 Sonnar T  135mm F1 8 ZA SAL135F18Z 8 11 202 5 12  18  9  circular aperture  22 0 25 0 72 o 77 round bayonet 88x114 5 3 1 2x4 5 8 995 35 1 8 hood  ALC SH0003   case 3  58 E 16mm F2 8 SELI6F28 5 5 24 83       7  circular aperture  22 0 078 0 24 o 49     62x22 5 2 1 2x 29 32 67 2 3 8        59 Fisheye Converter  VCL ECFI 4 A 15                 0 62 0 13             66x44 2 5 8 x 1 3 4 50 5 1 4 case 3  59 Ultra Wide Converter  VCL ECU1 3 3 18               0 75 0 18             66x44 2 5 8 x 1 3 4 25 4 3 8 case E  60 Sonnar T  E 24mm F1 8 ZA SEL24F18Z 7 8 36 61      7  circular aperture  22 0 25 0 016     49     63x65 5 2 3 8x2 1 2 225 8 front  amp  rear caps a  61 E 35mm F1 8 OSS SEL35F18 8 6 52 5 44       7  circular aperture  22 0 15 0 99     49 petal clip on 62 2 x 45 2 1 2 x 1 13 
15.   Tangential values    Auto mode   6 sec   F2 8   0 25 EV  ISO 800  Auto white balance  Photo  David McClain       SELI6F28    Ultra slim  22 5 mm  and lightweight with high quality metal exterior   5 element design with one aspherical element for top class optical performance  3 Ideal for shooting stills or movies  31 Circular aperture for attractive defocusing  m Built in motor delivers smooth  quiet autofocus operation   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 comfortably into a  coat pocket  ready to shoot at any time  In action it gives you wide 16mm  coverage  equivalent to a 24mm lens on a full frame 35mm 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  The SEL16F28 is an excellent choice  for both stills and movies  particularly since its quiet autofocus aperture  operation will contribute to high quality movie sound       Weight  approx   67 g    Dimensions  Dia x L   62 x 22 5 mm    Max  magnification ratio  0 078x    Fisheye Converter Ultra Wide Converter  VCL ECF1 VCL ECUI    Without converter    Fisheye and Ultra Wide Converters    Although the 16mm SEL16F28 is a wide
16.   improved resolution somewhat     Basically  the higher and flatter the line  the better the performance for the  corresponding set of parameters The smaller the distance between the  green and red lines  the more consistent the performance of the lens is over  a range of aperture settings  The smaller the gap between the solid and  dotted lines  the more attractive the defocusing is likely to be     That s really all you need to know to glean useful information from an MTF  chart  Just remember that comparing MTF graphs of different lenses is really  only meaningful if both lenses have similar focal lengths                                   Green  Contrast value at maximum aperture  Y Red  Contrast value at F8  Indicates excellent performance _ 100            us EE  with high contrast and resolution Ee oe  at the center of the lens  ac asses   60  Indicates the level to which  resolution and contrast are  maintained at the periphery 40  of the lens  e      t 20  g   c  o  O    A number of parameters are represented by different line types on  the MTF chart  as defined by a legend that accompanies each  chart  Those parameters are       Two Ip mm values  often 10 lines per millimeter and 30 lines  per millimeter      Two different aperture settings  lens wide open and F8      Two orientations of line pairs in relation to the lens   R   radial    lines parallel to the radius of the lens   and  T     tangential   lines  perpendicular to the radius of the lens                  
17.   responsive autofocus operation that  does not require mechanical coupling from the camera body     STF lens       This focusing configuration has similar advantages to internal focusing   described above  but focusing is achieved by moving the rear lens elements  rather than the internal elements     SSM  Super Sonic wave Motor  EU       SSM is an advanced direct drive piezoelectric motor that is capable of  delivering high torque even at low speeds  with almost instantaneous start   stop response  Its fast response and low noise operation translate directly into  quick  quiet autofocus operation  SSM lenses also include position detection  for enhanced focusing precision  Other advantages of this advanced drive  system are that the focus ring does not rotate during autofocus operation  and  you can directly switch to manual focusing by simply rotating the focus ring              Piezoelectric  element       AC voltage   Phase B    AC voltage   Phase A    Stator  Rotor             Rotor Stator    SSM consists of a rotor  left   and a stator  right  on which plexoelectric  elements are mounted     A unique  amp  lens feature currently available only in the SAL135F28  STF   Smooth Trans Focus  is an optical technology that is aimed specifically at  creating the smoothest  most visually pleasing defocusing effect possible  while retaining full resolution and contrast at in focus areas  STF technology  employs a special    apodization    element that causes the intensity of  de
18.  210mm with consistently  outstanding optical performance all the way  In 35mm full frame  equivalent terms that s a wide zoom range of 82 5mm to 315mm   providing plenty of reach for outdoor sports or nature photography   Built in Optical SteadyShot  OSS  image 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 shutter  speeds lower than would normally be possible  And if you shoot movies  as well as stills  the built in motor contributes to quiet yet responsive  autofocus and aperture operation that keep your movie soundtrack  free from mechanical noise       Weight  approx   330 g    Dimensions  Dia  X L   63 8 x 108 mm    Max  magnification ratio  0 225x    Main specifications of Ot lenses    Max   magnification   Min  focus  m     35mm equivalent    Lens configuration focal length    Angle of view   Angle of view Min  aperture Distance Filter dia  Dimensions  Dimensions  Weight  Weight  Provided    Category Description Model name No  of aperture blades Hood shape mount                                               group element   APS C    mm   APS C    35mm full frame   F Stop  OS encoder  mm  Dia  x L  mm  Dia  x L  in    approx    g   approx    oz     accessories  19 DT 11 18mm F4 5 5 6  SAL1118 12 15 16 5 27 104   76       7  circular aperture  22 29 0 125 0 25 Oo 77 petal bayonet 83x80 5 3 3 8x3 1 4 360 2 3 4 hood  ALC SH0009   20 DT 16 50mm F2 8 SSM SAL1650 13 16 24 
19.  22 0 15 0 2     b   End petal fixed 75x66 5 2 15 16x2 5 8 400 4 1 8       incl  1x filter   integrated   31 20mm F2 8 SAL20F28 9 10 30 70   94   7  circular aperture  22 0 13 0 25     72 petal bayonet 78x53 5 3 1 16x2 1 8 285 0 1 16 hood  ALC SH0013   32 28mm F 28 SAL28F28 5 5 42 54   75   7 22 0 13 0 3     49 ARR 65 5x42 5 2 9 16x1 11 16 85 6 1 2      33 DT 35mm F1 8 SAM  SAL35F18 5 6 52 5 44     7  circular aperture  22 0 25 0 23 o 55 round bayonet 70x52 2   8x2 1 8 70 6 hood  ALC SH111   34 50mm F1 4 SAL5OF14 6 7 75 32   47   7  circular aperture  22 0 15 0 45 Oo 55 round bayonet 65 5x43 2 9 16x1 11 16 220 7 3 4 hood  ALC SHOO11   es 35 DT 50mm F1 8 SAM  SALSOF18 5 6 75 32      7  circular aperture  22 0 2 0 34 o 49 petal bayonet 70x45 2 7 8x 1 13 16 70 6    36 85mm F2 8 SAM  SAL85F28 4 5 127 5 19   29   7  circular aperture  22 0 2 0 6 Oo 55 round bayonet 70x52 2   8x2 1 8 75 6 1 8 hood  ALC SH111   PULSA 37 nes M SALI35F28 Fed 202 5 12   18   See 31  132  0 25 0 87   m round bayonet   80x99 3 1 8x3 7 8 730 25 3 A hood  ALC SHO014   case  38   DT 30mm F2 8 Macro SAM  SAL30M28 5 6 45 50   a 7  circular aperture  22 1 0 0 129 o 49 Z 70x45 2 7 8x1 13 16 50 5 1 4      99 50mm F2 8 Macro SAL50M28 6 7 75 32   47   7  circular aperture  32 1 0 0 2 Oo 55   71 5x60 2 13 16x 2 3 8 295 10 3 8     2  40 100mm F2 8 Macro SAL100M28 8 8 150 16  24   9  circular aperture  32 1 0 0 35 Oo 55 round bayonet 75x98 5 3x4 505 18 hood  ALC SH0007     42 70 200mm F2 8 G SAL70200G 16 19 105 300 2
20.  And second  a large maximum   60 to produce images that seem to have an extra dimension  with high  8 aperture works with the medium long focal length to create beautifully 8 resolution at the plane of focus  gradually melting away to beautifully  5 3g defocused backgrounds  so that the subject seems to    pop    out of the 8 Bis diffused out of focus rendition  With some lenses highlights in defocused  2 image The SAL85F28 is just such a lens  But it s not just limited to portraits  It s 2 areas can be distracting  but with this unique Smooth Trans Focus design  a great choice for any situation where you want a bit more magnification they retain their natural shape in a way that doesn t detract from the  ge TREE ERR  than a    standard    focal length provides  And the fact that it is light and ERE car TENES TERES E defocused background or foreground  and there s no ugly double line    Distance from optical center of lens  mm  compact means that it s easy to take along as a second lens  Distance from optical center of lens  mm   defocusing  The SAL135F28 promises a one of a kind photographic     experience  A manual aperture ring is provided for direct  hands on         Weight  approx   175 g                                                                   i Max  aperture  F8 aperture i  Spatial frequency Es apanui z ai   Dimensions  Dia  x L   70 x 50 mm Spatial frequency 77 P T R P T defocusing control   TO linepaitszmm  n      ree  et n   Max  magnification ratio  0 2x 
21.  ED glass    At 50 mm                60       40       20                            0 3 6 9 12    Distance from optical center  of lens  mm        Spatial frequency    Max  aperture  F8 aperture  R T R T          10 line pairs mm             30 line pairs mm                      R  Radial values T  Tangential values       Three ED glass elements and two aspherical elements for superior image quality  Bright constant F2 8 maximum aperture   SSM  Super Sonic wave Motor  for fast  quiet autofocus operation   Circular aperture for attractive defocusing   Dust and weather resistant design   35mm equivalent focal length  24 75mm    The SAL1650 packs first class optical performance and a versatile  zoom range into a lens that is remarkably compact and lightweight   At the wide end you have a 16mm focal length that is ideal for  interiors  sweeping landscapes  or creating visual impact with powerful  perspective  Zoom out to the 50mm end for mid range 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  stabilization  A large maximum aperture also provides plenty of margin  to stop down for increased depth of field or to freeze fast motion The  SAL1650 additionally features a circular aperture that  combined with  the F2 8 maximum apertu
22.  EELE  150 mm                    b       400 mm 400 mm    z  600 mm          p  M    oBuDi pIlA    Oojoudeje          Focal length in     equivalent focal length when mounted on  interchangeable lens digital cameras with 35mm full frame sensors     TECHTA    Focal length       Focal length  or focal length range in the case of zooms  will usually be the  foremost consideration when choosing a lens for a specific photograph or  type of photography  The focal length of a lens determines two characteristics  that are very important to photographers  magnification and angle of view     Longer focal lengths correspond to higher magnification  and vice versa   Wide angle lenses with short focal lengths have low magnification  which  means you have to get physically close to an average size subject to fill the  frame  But that also means you can fit large subjects in the frame without  having to shoot from a distance  Telephoto lenses with long focal lengths  have high magnification  so you can fill the frame with subjects that are  further away from the camera        A technical definition of focal length    The focal length of a lens is defined as the distance from its secondary principal  point to its rear focal point when focus is set to infinity  The secondary principal  point is one of six    cardinal points    that are used as points of reference in an  optical lens  front and rear focal points  primary and secondary nodal points  and primary and secondary principal points   
23.  Two aspherical elements for outstanding image quality at all apertures    5 Carl Zeiss T  coating effectively controls flare and glare   amp  Aspherical lens    SALT680Z    E Outstanding sharpness and contrast at all focal lengths  Circular aperture for attractive defocusing   E Compact  lightweight high performance zoom   m 35mm equivalent focal length  24 120mm    Because it has been designed specifically for APS C format 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 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 any focal length  Although the maximum  aperture isn t as large as the 35mm full frame format lenses in this series   circular aperture design makes it possible to get creative with beautifully  smooth defocusing effects  The SAL1680Z is quite simply the most versatile   economical way to experience Carl Zeiss quality on an   X series APS C  format body     Contrast        16  Distance from center of image  mm     E At 80 mm  F8  100    Contrast        0 4 8  Distance from center of image  mm       Weight  approx   445 g    Dimensions  Dia  x L   72 x 83 mm    Max  magnification ratio  0 24x        
24.  angle lens  these converters can give you an even wider view   The VCL ECF1 Fisheye Converter goes a step further with a 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 ECUI Ultra Wide Converter provides an angle of view equivalent to that of an 18mm lens   on a 35mm full frame format camera  making it possible to shoot dramatic wide angle scenes with  extended depth of field  Both converters attach securely with bayonet mounts  ensuring optimum  optical alignment and image quality  Furthermore  these converters cause no light loss so f stop values  remain unchanged        SELI6F28 with VCL ECF1  E 16mm F2 8 with Ultra Wide Converter  1 3200 sec  F 6 3  ISO 200  Auto white balance    With Ultra Wide Converter             At 24 mm   Open    Wide angle prime    S mode  1 125 sec   F4  ISO 1600  Auto white balance    Sonnar T  E 24mm F1 8ZA  SEL24F18Z       RENE    Aspherical lens ED glass    At 24 mm   F8          100 100          B   eeu ee 80       60       60    40       40    Contrast  75   Contrast  75     20 20                                              0 3 6 9 12    Distance from optical center  of lens  mm     60    0 3 6 9 12    Distance from optical center  of lens  mm        Spatial frequency   R T   10 line pairs mm                   20 line pairs mm                   40 line pairs mm xl poem                            R  Radial values T  Tangential values
25.  choice for general  photography  But when an exquisite little detail catches your eye  you can  move in as close as 2 centimeters from your subject to capture macro  images with up to 1 1 magnification The details you focus on will be  astonishingly sharp  while the out of focus background dissolves into a  creamy blur that can really make the details stand out  The SAL30M28 is  only 45 millimeters 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       Weight  approx   150 g    Dimensions  Dia  x L   70 x 45 mm    Max  magnification ratio  1 0x    Macro       M mode  1 50 sec   F2 8  ISO 400  Auto white balance  Photo  Shinya Morimoto    50mm F2 8 Macro SAL50M28                   Contrast  76                             0    Distance from optical center of lens  mm     3 6 9 12 20          Spatial frequency    Max  aperture  F8 aperture  R T R T          10 line pairs mm          30 line pairs mm                      R  Radial values T  Tangential values    E High performance macro and everyday shooting with one lens  5 Accurate autofocus from 1 1 magnification to infinity   E Double floating design contributes to outstanding image quality  m Circular aperture for attractive defocusing   m Focus ring with auto clutch does not rotate during autofocus    Photographers who are attracted to details need a lens that lets them  get in close when necessary  filling the frame with their diminutive but  fascin
26.  es we The SEL 1018 super wide angle zoom lens is perfect for taking photos of Measuring just 3 16   29 9mm  when fully retracted  this SELP 1650 retractable  b E f BS sweeping landscapes and producing striking images with emphasized   zi E zoom lens is super compact and easy to carry so you can quickly whip   Me perspective  If you re seeking a wider minimum focal length than m  Su E n Soe out your camera and spontaneously grab shots as they occur  It   s perfect      60     60     offered by standard wide angle zoom lenses  the SEL 1018 is the ideal   60 DELL LN     6 fae for traveling and other scenarios that require a lightweight  compact  3 N     choice for you  Featuring a minimum focal length of only 10mm  15mm H     E camera and lens combo  It covers a 16mm to 50mm range  35mm  5  0 E An in 35mm camera equivalency   the SEL 1018 wide angle zoom lens g   S 6   equivalent   24 75mm  for flexible shooting  and is equipped with one ED  2 m delivers highly detailed  super wide angle photos  With a constant m a  extra low dispersion  and four Aspherical elements  resulting in a high   maximum aperture of f 4 through the entire focal length range  you ll performance lens that is surprisingly compact   be able to use the widest aperture at every focal length  Even in low    o 3 6 9 12 0 3 6 9 12 li     o 3 6 9 12 0 3 6 9 12   Weight  approx   116 g          ight  you can take advantage of the bright aperture to utilize fast   f         4 i  Distance from optical center Distan
27.  for use with APS C format interchangeable lens digital cameras  Use with 35mm full frame   When mounted on a series cameras with APS C type sensors  the actual angle of view will be equal to the one obtained at the focal length approx  1 5 times longer than stated   70 digital cameras  0900 0850  not guaranteed  3  Lens compatibility  operation in AF and MF modes with SAL70200G SAL300F28G  MF only with SAL135F28 SAL70400G  4  Without tripod mount    In principle  amount of light coming into a lens will decrease at image periphery  If it becomes too dark  adjust the aperture setting by 1 or 2 stops down  71    5  Exclusive to SEL16F28     Carl Zeiss  filter    High grade Carl Zeiss filters with exclusive T  coating optimize the superb performance of your lenses   effectively reducing flare and ghosting  A thin profile also prevents vignetting     Circular PL Filter ND Filter MC Protector   Circular polarizing filters improve contrast Neutral density filers attenuate light to allow Multi coated protectors are coated on both  in overly bright light  and remove glare a longer exposure or larger aperture than sides  protecting lenses from damage without  and reflections  required  without affecting colors  type  ND8   causing unwanted flare or reflections   VF 49CPAM  49mm  VF 67CPAM  67mm  VF 49NDAM  49mm  VF 67NDAM  67mm  VF 49MPAM  49mm  VF 67MPAM  67mm   VF 55CPAM  55mm  VF 72CPAM  72mm  VF 55NDAM  55mm  VF 72NDAM  72mm  VF 55MPAM  55mm  VF 72MPAM  72mm     VF 62CPAM  62mm  V
28.  fsa    Three ED glass elements and four apherical    elements for superior image quality  Aspherical lens ED glass       Bright constant F2 8 maximum aperture  Responsive internal SAM  Smooth Autofocus  Motor  autofocus drive   Circular aperture for attractive defocusing          Lig  LENS         The SAL2875 received the  2010TIPA Best Expert Lens award                                         At 28 mm At 75 mm  100 EK d cse If you use a 35mm full frame format camera body  this award winning   lens  80 qn eei Na d pr d m a offers an ideal balance of brightness  zoom range and image quality for a  A   N Y A No  me xD wide range of situations youre likely to encounter in everyday shooting  The  z      m A S 3 fact that it features a constant  bright F2 8 maximum aperture at all focal  H i N   a BEN lengths offers significant advantages for hand held and low light shooting   O Ne       as well as for creating gorgeous defocused backgrounds  But you never  know when you might need to go a bit longer  so if there s room in your  bag consider taking the 75 300mm SAL75300 along as well  the SAL2875  plus SAL75300 combination gives you a full frame focal length range from  28mm to 300mm           20 20                                                    0 4 8 12 16 20 o 4 8 12 16 20    Distance from optical center  of lens  mm     Distance from optical center  of lens  mm        Max  aperture  F8 aperture   Weight  approx   565 g   R T R T   Dimensions  Dia  x L   77 5 x 94 mm  10lin
29.  lens length does not change  2 DMF  Direct Manual Focus  Modes   Versatile focus hold with 4 buttons on lens   35mm equivalent  105mm to 300mm    Featuring a new high performance optical design  a quiet high speed SSM   Super Sonic Wave Motor  autofocus drive system with enhanced object  tracking  and an anti glare Nano AR coating  the SAL300F28G2 super  telephoto Sony G lens delivers both high contrast and beautiful bokeh  effects at levels far surpassing those of existing 300mm f 2 8 lenses  Take  advantage of fast internal focusing and two DMF  direct manual focus   modes for tack sharp images in any situation  Designed with outdoor use  in mind  the front and back of the unit as well as the area around the  focus ring are specially constructed to help prevent water penetration          Weight  approx   2340 g    Dimensions  Dia  x L   122 x 242 5 mm    Max  magnification ratio  0 18x       100    3 buttons Electronic      EI Ge    ttt  do d    ED glass       F3  e          Contrast      8    I           I  o                               0    Distance from optical center of lens  mm     4 8 12 16 20       Spatial frequency    Max  aperture  F8 aperture  R T R T          10 line pairs mm             30 line pairs mm                      R  Radial values T  Tangential values    High performance ultra telephoto lens with 500mm fixed focal length   Ideal for sports  wildlife and other demanding imaging applications requiring  very high magnification   Bright F4 0 maximum ape
30.  location without  being distracted from the main subject by too much surrounding detail   Choose a lens that has a large maximum aperture and a focal length  between about 75mm and 150mm for flattering perspective  and so that  you don t have to get uncomfortably close to your subject  The Planar T   85mm F1 4 ZA  SAL8514Z   DT 50mm F1 8 SAM  SAL50F18   85mm F2 8 SAM   SAL85F28   135mm F2 8  T4 5  STF  SAL135F28  and E mount 50mm F1 8   SEL50F18  are excellent choices for this type of photography     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 best  A wide angle zoom such as the Vario Sonnar T  16 35mm F2 8 ZA  SSM  SAL1635Z  would be an excellent choice because it covers a range   of focal lengths that are extremely useful for landscape photography with  outstanding resolution and contrast  Stopped down to F8 or F11 lenses in   this focal length range will give you sufficient depth of field to keep the entire  scene in sharp focus  Hint  include prominent foreground objects to give your  landscape images a greater sense of scale     Snapshots       The term    snapshot    refers to  any photo opportunity that  arises spontaneously  You re  shooting snapshots when you  take your camera for a walk  in the park  or on vacation  or  even when you re in  serious   street shooting mode  The key is to 
31.  so you can comfortably cradle the lens in your hand while  shooting  Of course comfort isn t everything  A precision optical design  delivers superb image quality throughout the entire zoom range       Weight  approx   470 g      Dimensions  Dia  x L   72 x 83 mm    Max  magnification ratio  0 23x    21       Mid range zoom    A mode  1 80 sec   F5 6  ISO 100  Daylight white balance  Photo  Norifumi Inagaki    DT 18 55mm F3 5 5 6 SAM 5AL1855       qu    Aspherical lens ED glass    E At 55 mm    100                             El  S  i                2   S  2  S        gt                Contrast        Contrast                   S  v  S                                              0  amp  6 9 12 0 3 6 9 12    Distance from optical center  of lens  mm     Distance from optical center  of lens  mm        Max  aperture  F8 aperture  R T R T  10 line pairs mm            ee  30 line pairs mm            R  Radial values T  Tangential values       Spatial frequency                               22    fresc romar       ED L C ea     E    One ED glass element and two aspherical elements for superior  image quality   0 25m min  focus plus 0 34x max  magnification for close ups  Responsive internal SAM  Smooth Autofocus Motor  autofocus drive  Circular aperture for attractive defocusing   35mm equivalent focal length  27 82 5mm    EEEE    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  lig
32.  to say shooting  and a smooth  quiet internal lens  drive system makes it suitable for shooting movies as well  The SEL30M35  is a great choice for a second lens that will let you explore the world   in creative new ways  A dedicated lens hood that won t get in the way  when shooting close is included       Weight  approx   138 g      Dimensions  Dia  X L   62 x 55 5 mm    Max  magnification ratio  1x    63            A    M Mode  1 40 sec   f 8 0  ISO 100  Incandescent white balance M Mode  1 160 sec   f 11  ISO 200  Sunny white balance    Wide angle zoom Mid range zoom  E 10 18mm F4 OSS SELIOI8 E PZ 16 50mm F3 5 5 6 OSS  SELP1650    m 10 18 mm super wide angle zoom lens with a maximum aperture of FA  3 Minimum focal length of 10 mm  15 mm in 35 mm camera equivalency  f  Aspherical lens ED glass                E Compact and lightweight design for excellent portability thanks to retract ability  down to a mere 29 9 mm   POWER ZOOM for smooth zooming with superb operability and quietness   ED glass and Aspherical lens elements for excellent performance with   reduced aberrations   Built in image stabilization             _ EN Hd    m Superbly detailed images  m Built in OSS image stabilization  Optical SteadyShot     EE       a       Aspherical lens Super ED glass       E At 10 mm E At 18 mm                                                                                                                                                                   3 At 16 mm E At 50 mm  ne
33.  x 45 mm    Max  magnification ratio  0 2x    35       P      M mode  1 640 sec   F2 8   0 3EV  ISO 200  Manual white balance A mode  1 400 sec   F4 5  ISO 200  5300K color temperature  Photo  Chukyo Ozawa    Mid range telephoto Telephoto  85mm F2 8 SAM SAL85F28 135mm F2 8  T4 5  STF SALI35F28    35mm full frame   Kiyansamielimicelan w   Manual focus only   Mieleterela i larelmexelanleleliieli      E Compact  lightweight and eminently portable E Unique Smooth Trans Focus design featuring apodization optics  m Excellent corner to corner sharpness m Sharp in focus areas with extra smooth background and  F 7 E Large maximum aperture plus circular aperture design for smooth defocusing     foreground defocusing  m Responsive internal SAM  Smooth Autofocus Motor  autofocus drive E A N B  E At 85 mm E At 135 mm          m Smooth  natural highlight diffusion  E Manual focus and manual aperture ring                                                                                                                 Photographers often choose a large aperture 85mm lens for portraits for   This unique lens has been specifically designed to deliver smooth  two compelling reasons  First  the 85mm focal length makes it easy to fill Sa Hi transitions between crisp in focus areas and creamily defocused  ve the frame with the subject from a comfortable distance  without getting  gt  background and foreground areas  It uses special apodization  optics  g so close that unflattering distortion occurs 
34. 1 in  at 1x magnification     30mm Macro lens  SAL30M28              Image sensor plane          100mm Macro lens  SAL100M28     Working distance  approx  16 cm 6 3 in  at 1x magnification        Minimum focusing distance  approx  35 cm 13 8 in  at 1x magnification           Minimum focus and working distance          Image sensor plane       The    minimum focusing distance    lens specification can be confusing   Minimum focusing distance is measured from the subject to the rear focal  point of the lens  which is at the image sensor plane in the camera body   The term  working distance    is used to describe the distance between the  subject and the front element of the lens     If a lens is specified as having an 0 2 meter  20 centimeter  minimum  focusing distance  for example  depending on the thickness of the  camera body and the length of the lens  you might only have a few    centimeters of working distance when focused at the minimum focusing  distance in order to take a 1 1 macro shot  Being that close to your  subject can make 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 moves even slightly  and you re likely  to scare away living subjects at such close distances  If any of those  problems occur  you need to choose a macro lens that has a longer focal  length for more working distance     Hoods and filters    Visible ghosts    How lens hoods w
35. 10 line pairs mm                jo   Weight  approx   730 g  30 line pairs mm                    30 line pairs mm                  Dimensions  Dia  x L   80 x 99 mm  R  Radial values T  Tangential values R  Radial values T  Tangential values   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 technology  See pg 17     37    38       Macro              P mode  1 200 sec   F4 5  ISO 100  Auto white balance  Photo  Kentaro Fukuda    DT 30mm F2 8 Macro SAM SAL30M28       Ea t    E At 30mm                      40       Contrast           20                         0    Distance from optical center of lens  mm     3 6    9 12       Spatial frequency    Max  aperture    F8 aperture       R T    R T       10 line pairs mm          30 line pairs mm                      R  Radial values T  Tangential values    Em 2cm working distance lets you get really close   E Precision optics deliver excellent sharpness and contrast   E Compact  lightweight  portable design   m Responsive internal SAM  Smooth Autofocus Motor  autofocus drive  m 35mm equivalent focal length  45mm    If you shoot with an APS C format camera and want a lightweight   compact lens that will handle snapshots and portraits plus macro  photography as well  this is it  The 35mm equivalent focal length of this  lens is a distinctly  normal  45mm  making it a good
36. 16 55 5 5 hood  ALC SH112  a  62 E 50mm F1 8 OSS SEL50F18 8 9 75 32       7  circular aperture  22 0 16 0 39     49     62x62 2 1 2x2 1 2 202 7 front  amp  rear caps Ei  E Mount Lens 63 E 30mm F3 5 Macro SEL30M35 6 7 45 50    7  circular aperture  22 1 0 0 095   49 cap type 62x55 5 2 1 2x 2 1 4 38 5 front  amp  rear caps  lens hood  ALC SH113  2  64 E 10 18mm F4 OSS SEL1018 10 8 15 27 109  76      7  circular aperture  22 0 1 0 82 o 62 petal clip on 70 0 x 63 5 2 7 8 x 2 1 2 225 8 hood  ALC SH123  9   65 E PZ 16 50mm F3 5 5 6 OSS SELP1650 9 8 24 75 83   32     7  circular aperture  22 36 0 215 0 82 o 40 5 petal clip on 64 7 x 29 9 2 5 8 x 1 3 16 16 4 1 front  amp  rear lens cap E  66 E 18 55mm F3 5 5 6 OSS SEL1855 9 11 27 82 5 76   29       7  circular aperture  22 32 0 3 0 25 o 49 petal bayonet 62x60 2 1 2x 2 3 8 94 6 7 8 hood  ALC SH112  E  67   E18 200mm F3 5 6 3 OSS SEL18200 12 17 27 300 76   8   E 7  circular aperture  22 40 0 35 B dard o 67 petal bayonet 75 5x99 3x4 524 18 1 2 hood  ALC SH109  2  68 E 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 OSS LE SEL18200LE 13 17 27 300 76   8       7  circular aperture  22 40 0 27 1 64     62 round clip on 68 x 97 1 2 3 4 x 3 7 8 460 16 3 front  amp  rear lens cap s  69 E 55 210mm F4 5 6 3 OSS SEL55210 9 13 82 5 315 29   7  30      7  circular aperture  22 32 0 225 1     49 round bayonet 63 8x108 2 1 2x4 1 4 330 12 front  amp  rear caps  lens hood 9  1  With interchangeable ens digital cameras incorporating APS C type image sensors  2  Exclusively designed
37. 2 500mm F4 G SSM SAL500F4G 47 E 50mm F1 8 OSS SEL50F18 62   DT 18 135mm F3 5 5 6 SAM SAL18135 23 E 30mm F3 5 Macro SEL30M35 63   DT 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 RAM Ee 720 0  24 E 10 18mm F4 OSS SEL1018 64   DT 18 250mm F3 5 6 3 SAL18250 25 E PZ 16 50mm F3 5 5 6 OSS SELP1650 65   28 75mm F2 8 SAM SAL2875 26 E 18 55mm F3 5 5 6 OSS SEL1855 66   DT 55 200mm F4 5 6 SAM SAL55200 2 27 E 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 OSS SEL18200 67   DT 55 300mm F4 5 5 6 SAM SAL55300 28    Ultra wide angle Wide angle Normal Mid range Telephoto Mid range Telephoto Telephoto Telephoto Super Telephoto Super Telephoto  11mm  16mm  28mm  42mm  50mm  75mm  85mm  128mm  100mm  150mm  200mm  300mm  300mm  450mm  400mm  600mm  500mm  750mm     A mount   m 35mm F1 4 G SAL35F14G np  70 200mm F2 8 G SAL70200G  L 4 I    Er Distagon T  24mm F2 ZA SSM SAL24F20Z pum    70 300mm F4 5 5 6 G SSM SAL70300G    E 3 Vario Sonnar T  16 35mm F2 8 ZA SSM SAL1635Z  i   P 70 400mm F4 5 6 G SSM SAL704006          gt  Vario Sonnar T  DT 16 80mm F3 5 4 5 ZA SAL1680Z Ub 6 p   Po  Tire      Vario Sonnar T  24 70mm F2 8 ZA SSM SAL2470Z Sonnar T  135mm F1 8 ZA SALI35F18Z   ia a    Planar T  85mm F1 4 ZA SAL85F14Z dv   300mm F2 8 G SAL300F2862 500mm F4 6 SSM SAL500F4G  16mm F2 8 Fisheye SAL16F28    NT  28 75mm F2 8 SAM SAL2875  1  v DT 55 300mm F4 5 5 6 SAM SAL55300  20mm F2 8 SAL20F28 28mm F2 8 SAL28F28 Zoom Lenses       b SOmm F1 4 SALSOFIA        germ F2 8 SAM SALB5F28   T 135mm F2 8  4 5  STF SALI35F28 Fixed Focal Length Lenses    DT 50mm F1 8 SAM SALS
38. 3   8   34   12  30  9  circular aperture  32 0 21 i o 77 petal bayonet 87x196 5 3 1 2x 7 3 4 1 340  47 14 hood  ALC SH0010   case 8  43 70 300mm F4 5 5 6 G SSM SAL70300G 11 16 105 450 23   5  20  34   8  10  9  circular aperture  22 29 0 25 1 2 Oo 62 petal bayonet 82 5x135 5 3 3 8x5 3 8 760 26 3 4 hood  ALC SH103   case 3  G Lens 44 70 400mm F4 5 6 G SSM SAL70400G 12 18 105 600 23   4  10  34 6 10  9  circular aperture  22 32 0 27 ES Oo UE petal bayonet 94 5x196 3 3 Ax 7 3 4 1 500  53 hood  ALC SH107   case 3  45 35mm F1 4 G SAL35F14G 8 10 52 5 44   63   9  circular aperture  22 0 2 0 3 Oo 55 petal bayonet 69x76 2 3 Ax3 510 18 hood  ALC SH0001   case 3  46   300mm F2 8 G SSM  Built to order  SAL300F28G2   10 11 450 5  20  8  10  9  circular aperture  32 0 18 2 0 o 42  exclusive    round clip on 122x242 5  5 1 16x9 3 8 2 340 82 1 2 es QUAE mew 9  s  47   500mm F4 G SSM  Built to order  SAL500F4G   14 11 750 3  10  5 9  circular aperture  32 0 135 40    42 excluswe    round clip on 140x3675 5 5 8 x 14 1 2 3 460 122 bitur ul a fiter  ud  48 1 4x Teleconverter  SALI4TC 4 5                             o       64x20 2 1 2 13 16 170 6 case y  Teleconverter 2  48 2x Teleconverter  SAL20TC 5 6                             o         64x43 5 2 1 2x1 11 16 200 7 116 case E  Bon   usene sonnerie SALI635Z 13 17 24 52 5 83  44  107   63   9  circular aperture  8g 0 24 0 28 o v pelal bayonet 83x114 3 3 8x4 1 2 860 30 3 8 hood  ALC SH106   case     16 35mm F2 8 ZA SSM    sy   Vario Sonnar T  
39. 6 2 and depth  300mm is generally considered to be the point at which the   medium  telephoto range ends and the    super    telephoto range begins                                      Spatial frequency    Max  aperture  F8 aperture Long focal lengths like this require careful handling to prevent camera shake           10 line pairs mm    R T R T but SteadyShot INSIDE    image stabilization featured in     series bodies          30 line pairs mm                   L    will help you capture clear  blurfree images in a wider range of handheld                R  Radial values T  Tangential values shooting situations than would normally be possible       Weight  approx   760 g     Dimensions  Dia x L   82 5 x 135 5 mm    Max  magnification ratio  0 25x     Tripod mount supplied    43       44       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  5AL 0400G       3 buttons Electronic    Manual focus onl  35mm full frame f Teleconverter compatible EJ      HB EM     a                                                 ED glass  E At 400 mm  100     MR  T ie ee    80         I 60 LI 60 I  t t  ie  o    40 t 40   e   e   O 2 O 20  0 4 8 12 16 20 0 4 8 12 16 20  Distance from center of image  mm  Distance from center of image  mm   Spatial frequency Max  aperture  F8 aperture  R T R d  10 line pairs mm        po  30 line pairs mm             
40. 75 837 32      7  circular aperture  22 0 2 0 3 Oo 72 petal 81x88 3 1 Ax3 1 2 577 20 hood  ALC SH117   21 DT 16 105mm F3 5 5 6  SAL16105 11 15 24 157 5 83   15       7  circular aperture  22 36 0 23 0 4 Oo 62 petal bayonet 72x83 2 7 8 X3 3 8 470 6 9 16 hood  ALC SH105   22 DT 18 55mm F3 5 5 6 SAM SAL1855 7 8 27 82 5 76   29       7  circular aperture  22 36 0 34 0 25 Oo 55 round bayonet 69 5x 69 2 3 4x 2 3 4 210 7 1 2 E  EN 23 DT 18 135mm F3 5 5 6 SAM SAL18135 11 14 27 202 5 76   12       7  circular aperture  22 40 0 25 0 45 o 62 petal clip on 76 x 86 3x 3 1 2 398 4 front  amp  rear lens cap  24 DT 18 200 F3 5 6 37 SAL18200 13 15 27 300 76   8       7  circular aperture  22 40 0 27 0 45 Oo 62 petal bayonet 73x85 5 2 7 8 X3 3 8 405 4 5 16 hood  ALC SH0008   25 DT 18 250 F3 5 6 3  SAL18250 13 16 27 375 76   6   30      7  circular aperture  22 40 0 29 0 45 Oo 62 petal bayonet 75x86 3x3 3 8 440 5 1 2 hood  ALC SH104   26 28 75mm F2 8 SAM SAL2875 14 16 42 112 5 54   21   75   32   7  circular aperture  32 0 22 0 38 Oo 67 petal bayonet 77 5x94 3 1 8x3 3 4 565 20 hood  ALC SH109   27 DT 55 200mm F4 5 6 SAM  SAL55200 2 9 13 82 5 300 29   8       9  circular aperture  32 45 0 29 0 95 Oo 55 petal bayonet 71 5x85 2 7 8 X3 3 8 305 0 3 4 hood  ALC SH102  28 DT 55 300mm F4 5 5 6 SAM SAL55300 12 9 82 5 450 29 5   5  20        9  circular aperture  22 29 0 27 1 48 o 62 round clip on 77x116 5 3 1 8x4 5 8 460 6 3 front  amp  rear lens cap  30 16mm F2 8 Fisheye SALI6F28 SAU s 24 110   180   7
41. F 77CPAM  77mm  VF 62NDAM  62mm  VF 77NDAM  77mm  VF 62MPAM  62mm  VF 77MPAM  77mm    Diameter size     Lens Cap    Front Lens Cap G Front Lens Cap Carl Zeiss Front Lens Cap Rear Lens Cap Rear Lens Cap  With OC logo  ALC R55 ALC RIEM   Filter dia  49 55 62 67 72 77mm Filter dia  55 62 77mm Filter dia  62 72 77mm   ALC F49A ALC F62A ALC F72A ALC F55G ALC F77G ALC F62Z ALC F77Z   A mount     E mount    ALC F55A ALC F67A ALC F77A ALC F62G ALC F72Z    Lens Hood Mount Adaptor    Both the LA EA1 and EA2 adaptors allow you    to attach A mount lenses to your E mount  Petal shape Round shape 4 camera  The LA EA2 is the world s first adaptor  to leverage Sony s exclusive Translucent Mirror   Photo  ALC 5H0001   Photo  ALC SHO003  Technology to provide super fast and accurate      Phase Detection AF as well  The LA EA2 adaptor   lt  Formodelinumbers  see pg    5 has a translucent mirror built in between the  two mounts that directs a small portion of the  light to the phase detection AF sensor in the  Lens Case Mount Adaptor bottom of the unit     8 8 8 i     LCL 60AM LCL 90AM LCL  140AM   Fits all lenses Fits all lenses Fits all lenses Translucent  up to  L  80mm   up to  D 110mm   up to  L  160mm   REO COR DD OIdU   Dia   80mm  Dia  90 mm  Dia   110mm cul tme Continens AR      NEX 3  NEX 5  NEX C3 and NEX VG10 require firmware  update to use LA EA2 adaptor  www esupport sony com      With hood and cap attached Mount Adaptor  LA EA2    Trademarks  amp  Remarks      isa trademark of So
42. F2   0 3 EV  ISO 200  Manual white balance          I  o                                              ao  s   gt   89      60  EZ  5 IS     S 40  o   20   0 3    Distance from optical center of lens  mm     6    9    12    20       Max  aperture    F8 aperture       Spatial frequency    T    R    T       10 line pairs mm                         30 line pairs mm                            34    R  Radial values T  Tangential values    m Flare effectively controlled for high contrast   E Outstanding corner to corner resolution   m Bright F1 4 max  aperture facilitates hand held shooting in low light  m Circular aperture for attractive defocusing                50mm focal length with a maximum aperture of F1 4  this quintessential  fast  normal  lens formula has produced some of the greatest  photographic masterpieces in history  and continues to serve as a  photographic standard to this day  Of course not all 50mm F1 4 lenses  are created equal  and the stunning clarity and contrast delivered   by the SAL50F14 proves that it is one of the finest in its class  While the  in focus plane is sharp from corner to corner  the combination of F1 4  maximum aperture and circular aperture design makes it possible to elicit  silky smooth defocusing effects to enhance dimensionality and isolate  important visual elements  This is a lens that should be part of every  serious photo enthusiast s palette       Weight  approx   220 g    Dimensions  Dia  x L   65 5 x 43 mm    Max  magnification 
43. FI8       EE    Aspherical lens    At 35 mm          40               8  t  9  o    20                      0    3    6    9    12    Distance from optical center  of lens  mm        Spatial frequency    Max  aperture    F8 aperture       R    R       10 line pairs mm          30 line pairs mm                      R  Radial values T  Tangential values    Compact  lightweight fixed F1 8 lens   New optical design for excellent peripheral sharpness and contrast  Built in image stabilization   Silent and smooth high speed focusing ideal for shooting movies  Superb focusing operation    High performance and a compact design make the SEL 35F18 prime  lens an ideal second lens that s easy to carry around while capturing  the action  It s perfect for a wide variety of photos  including snapshots  while strolling  night shots  thanks to the bright maximum aperture  and  portraits with beautifully defocused backgrounds  Newly designed optics  reduces spherical aberration and coma for sharp images even when  shooting wide open  Combined with built in Optical SteadyShot image  stabilization  your photos and videos will be crisp  clear and blur free       Weight  approx   155 g      Dimensions  Dia  X L   62 2 x 45 mm    Max  magnification ratio  0 15x    61    A mode  1 800 sec   F2 0  ISO 100  Auto white balance    Mid range telephoto  E 50mm F1 8 OSS  SELSOFI8          E At 50mm  100  go I         4        3     ine  i m  e Ces  8 l  5 40      20  0 3 6 9 12    Distance from optical ce
44. Light reflected by the subject is effectively collected  and focused by the lens elements to project an  image on the camera s image sensor plane     TECHTA    second exposures rather than having to make sure that both the  camera and subject stay perfectly still for many minutes or even hours   which is usually the case with a pinhole camera  Other advantages are  that lenses can be made in a variety of focal lengths from wide angle to  capture expansive scenes or telephoto to photograph distant subjects   Modern lenses are precision optical devices that give photographers  boundless freedom to realize their creative vision by    drawing with light           Refraction  bending light   The physical principle that allows lenses to  gather and focus light is called    refraction      Refraction causes lightwaves to change speed  and direction when they pass from one medium   air  for example  to another  glass  for example    and allows lenses to be designed to    bend    light  in a controlled way  The    refractive index  of an  optically transparent medium is a measure of  the speed of light in that medium  and therefore  the degree to which light will be    bent    by that  medium  Optical materials that have different  refractive indices   conventional optical glass and  ED glass  for example   are sometimes combined  in lenses to achieve the desired characteristics                 A look inside    Elements and groups       All modern photographic lenses are    compound  
45. Neutral density filters       Sometimes the light is so bright that you re forced to use smaller apertures or  faster shutter speeds than you want to  Neutral density  ND  filters reduce the  amount of light entering the lens without affecting the color or tonal balance  in any way  and can be very useful in this type of situation  Suppose you  want to shoot a waterfall using a shutter speed that s slow enough to blur the  moving water and create a sense of motion  but the lighting at the scene is  too bright  An ND filter will reduce the light intensity so that you can use the  relatively slow shutter speed required to achieve the desired effect     Carl Zeiss  optics    For 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 for the  amp  series cameras     The scientific approach       It was Ernst Abbe of Carl Zeiss AG who first  applied scientific principles to lens design  rather  than relying on trial and error experience  A  significant portion of the history of photographic  lens development centers on the Protar  Planar  and Sonnar designs that featured advanced  optical paths based on those principles  In many  ways the history of Carl Zeiss AG is the history   of photographic lenses     The Carl Zeiss lenses that st
46. OF18 E mount Lenses    yr DT 30mm F2 8 Macro SAM SAL30M28 ut 50mm F2 8 Macro SAL50M28 D viy 100mm F2 8 Macro SALIOOM28 G Lenses    Carl Zeiss Lenses  b  DT 11 18mm F4 5 5 6 SAL1118 Q  F1 8 SAM SAL35F18 m    a   DT 16 50mm F2 8 SSM SAL1650   Numbers shown in parentheses    represent the effective focal length    ET DT 16 105mm F3 5 5 6 SAL16105 equivalent in 35mm full frame format  when shooting with APS C format   ib DT 18 55mm F3 5 5 6 SAM SAL1855 Gb DT 55 200mm F4 5 6 SAM SAL55200 2 interchangeable lens digital cameras   nip DT 18 135mm F3 5 5 6 SAM SAL18135   hie DT 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 SAL18200  E DT 18 250mm F3 5 6 3 SAL18250   J     a           E m  D 1 4xTeleconverter 2x Teleconverter   mount B  E 16mm F2 8 SELI6F28 Uim Sonnar T  E 24mm F1 8 ZA SEL24F18Z    Y E 50mm F1 8 OSS SEL50F18 SALI4TC SAL20TC           xh E 10 18mm F4 OSS SEL1018 0p E 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 OSS SEL18200 6 J  E E 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 OSS LE SEL18200LE          Fisheye Converter Ultra Wide Converter  Cur E 18 55mm F3 5 5 6 OSS SEL1855 VCL ECF1 VCL ECUI  gm    i 10mm  15mm  12mm  18mm   A E 30mm F3 5 Macro SEL30M35 UB  E 55 210mm F 4 5 6 3 OSS SEL55210        im E 35mm F1 8 OSS SEL35F18    ip E PZ 16 50mm F3 5 5 6 OSS SELP1650       Lenses  How they capture and control light    The linguistic roots of the word  photography  are the Greek words meaning  light  and  drawing   Photography is  drawing  with light     and lenses are the brushes  After their imagination  lenses are the photographer s primary creati
47. SONY    make believe     0 Lenses    SONY    make believe          2012 Sony Electronics Inc  All rights reserved  Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited   Features and specifications are subject to change without notice     Sony Electronics  Digital Imaging Division  16530 Via Esprillo Drive    San Diego  CA 92127 DI11012           0 creation    Stellar choices for photographic 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  composition and perspective  or how motion is captured  Which areas  of the image are to be in sharp focus and which are to be out of focus   How will the lens function 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 only certainties are that a choice must be  made and that more high quality options mean more creative freedom     Sony s   X lens lineup offers everything the creative photographer needs to  realize their vision  Economy  luxury  versatility  precision  legendary optical  performance    it s all there  The choice is yours            Lenses  How they capture and control light 06 Fixed Focal Length Lenses 29 Teleconverters       Projecting an 
48. There   s no predefined location  for the secondary principal point in a compound lens   it could be somewhere  inside the lens barrel or at some point outside the barrel  depending on the  design of the lens   so there s no easy way to accurately measure the focal  length of a lens yourself              Focal length and angle of view        Angle of view  describes how much of the scene in front of the camera will  be captured by the camera s sensor  In slightly more technical terms  it is the  angular extent of the scene captured on the sensor  measured diagonally   It is important to remember that angle of view is entirely determined by both  the focal length of the lens and the format of the camera s sensor  so the  angle of view you get from any given lens will be different on 35mm full frame  and APS C format cameras  Different lenses of equal focal length will always  have the same angle of view when used with the same size sensor     The  Focal length vs  angle of view  comparison to the left illustrates this  relationship for both 35mm full frame and APS C format cameras     Perspective       With long focal lengths  foreground and background objects will often appear  to be closer together in the final image This effect is sometimes called    telephoto  compression     although it is not actually caused by the lens itself  What really  happens is that when using a telephoto lens  you will need to be further away  from your subjects  As such  the distance of the subj
49. a 35mm full frame sensor  and lenses with a smaller  image circle that is sufficient for APS C format sensors  Sony lenses that have  DT  in the model name  are compatible with APS C format SLR cameras only  while all other lenses will work with both APS C and  35mm full frame format cameras     Image area with  35 mm full frame image sensor    Image area with  APS C type sensor    aa        ow    47   angle  of view    32   angle  of view          Sony DT lenses   Lenses marked    DT     Digital Technology  should  only be used on APS C format cameras because  their image circle isn t large enough to fully  cover a 35mm full frame sensor  If you do use a  DT lens on a full frame camera  expect to see   a darkening of the image towards the edges of  the frame  vignetting   Although only E mount  lenses can be directly mounted on E mount  cameras  DT lenses can be mounted on these  cameras via an optional adaptor           Aperture  f numbers and depth of field    Aperture and exposure       The aperture in a lens   also known as the   diaphragm  or    iris      is an ingenious piece   of mechanical engineering that provides a  variable size opening in the optical path often  used to control the amount of light that passes  through the lens  Aperture and shutter speed are  the two primary means of controlling exposure  For  a given shutter speed  dimmer lighting will require  a larger aperture to allow more light to reach the  image sensor plane  while brighter light will requ
50. action freezing shutter speeds   The 300mm F2 8 G telephoto  prime  SAL300F28G  is an outstanding choice for this genre  but if you want  the framing versatility of a zoom the 70 200mm F2 8 G  SAL70200G  is a great  alternative  You could even use the SAL14TC 1 4x Teleconverter or SAL20TC 2x  Teleconverter with either of these lenses to provide more reach for distance  subjects or to grab close ups of the action  Of course there are always  exceptions  if you can get close to the action you might be able to use a fast  wide angle prime or zoom to capture a more dynamic perspective        Wildlife       Since you can rarely get close   super elephoto is the first focal  length choice for shooting  wildlife  Of course you won t  need that much magnification  if you re shooting pets at  home  but in the wild you ll  want to be as far away as possible  to avoid scaring off your subject and for  safety  The 300mm F2 8 G telephoto prime  SAL300F28G  with the 1 4x or 2x  Teleconverter  SAL14TC or SAL20TC  is probably the most suitable choice   Not only does that combination give you the reach you ll need  but the quiet   responsive operation of the SSM autofocus drive will 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        compact  lightweight designs that are ideal for photographers at all levels  Each lens in the series is suited for a       In the product pages that follow  this star ico
51. approx   3460 g    Dimensions  Dia  x L   140 x 367 5 mm    Max  magnification ratio  0 135x 47    Vario Sonnar    l Distagon    E i Vario Sonnar    F           1   i Sonnar       SAL70300G with SAL20TC  A mode  1 500 sec   F6 3   0 3 EV  ISO 200  Daylight white balance  Photo  Kazu Kobayashi       MM ida  I          Teleconverters    1 4x Teleconverter  SALI4TC       Optics designed to deliver uncompromised image quality   Increase focal length without degrading resolution or contrast   Compatible with  SAL70200G  AF and MF modes   SAL300F28G  AF and MF modes    SAL70400G  MF mode only  and SAL135F28  MF mode only         The SAL14TC and SAL20TC teleconverters are a great way to extend your telephoto  range without having to carry more large lenses The SALTATC provides a 1 4x  increase in focal length with a 1 stop light loss  so when used with the SAL300F28G  for  example  you have the equivalent of a 420mm lens with a maximum aperture of FA   The SAL20TC doubles focal length with a 2 stop light loss  so the same SAL300F28G  lens becomes a 600mm supertelephoto with a maximum aperture of F5 6  For sports     L   wildlife and landscapes  the SAL14TC and SAL20TC teleconverters can give you  maximum reach with minimum gear to carry  QI r     S S       S   S    SAL20TC Carl Zeiss AG  founded in 1846  is a legend in the field development and production of top class lenses for Sony  D of camera optics  The company was responsible for Q series cameras  In fact  these are the only a
52. approx   460 g    Dimensions  Dia  x L   77 x 116 5 mm    Max  magnification ratio  0 27x                   Fixed 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  fisheye  lenses and most true macro lenses are examples  And  since the optical path only needs to work at one focal    length  it can be optimized to deliver a level of optical  performance that is a cut above the average zoom  But  many photographers like working with a fixed focal length  simply because it always gives them the same angle of view  and perspective  making it easier to pre visualize what the  camera will see and thus providing the most consistent   intuitive shooting experience        30       100    Fisheye    A mode  1 200 sec   F7 1   0 3 EV  ISO 200  Auto white balance  Photo  Yuji Nukui    16mm F2 8 Fisheye SALI6F28       At 16 mm       80       60       40    Contrast  76        20                            0    Distance from optica    3    6       9    12    center of lens  mm     20       Spatial frequency    Max  aperture    F8 aperture       R    R       10 line pairs mm          30 line pairs mm                      R  Radial values T  Tangential values      180   angle of view on full frame cameras      Curvilinear perspective for u
53. are and glare   E Quiet  responsive internal SSM  Super Sonic wave Motor  autofocus drive   m Focus ring with auto clutch does not rotate during autofocus   E 9 blade circular aperture for attractive defocusing    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  of 36mm on APS C format cameras  Photographers who value a single   prime approach to general shooting will love this lens  as will those who  appreciate the subtle but tangible quality advantage that a first class  prime provides  Use it indoors  on the street  or in the wild for images that  can bring your artistic vision to life  In addition to unimpeachable optical  performance and refined overall handling  this lens offers particularly  responsive  quiet autofocus operation and a minimum focusing distance  of just 19 centimeters that lets you explore your subjects at close range       Weight  approx   555 g      Dimensions  Dia x L   78 x 76 mm    Max  magnification ratio  0 29x    53       3 At 85 mm   Open                 amp  ME   M 60       1  Lem   E as piss     E a  gt    c EE  o   O r   1                            0 4 8 12 16 20  Distance from center of image  mm     54    A mode  1 320 sec   F2  ISO 200  5300K color temperature  Photo  Chukyo Ozawa    Mid range telephoto prime    Planar T  85mm F1 4 ZA SAL85F14Z       E Outstanding sharp
54. arted it all          Planar      1896      Protar    1890      OD       Sonnar    1929      Tessar    1902     yw          Protar  Developed by Dr  Paul Rudolph in 1890  this  lens was one of the original Anastigmat series   The design was named  Protar   from the Latin   proto   or  first    origin   in 1900  The front  group was a standard achromatic combination  of low refractive index crown glass and high   refractive index flint glass  but the rear group   was an innovative achromatic doublet using  Jena glass  with high refractive index crown  glass and low refractive index flint glass  The front  and rear elements were located on either side   of the diaphragm   effectively suppressing  chromatic aberration   This design evolved to  become the Unar lens  and later the Tessar        The unmatched T   T star  coating    Planar   Another Paul Rudolph design  developed in 1897   Initially this design was called the    Anastigmat  Series IA   It features a symmetrical 6 element  4 group Gaussian design that facilitates the use  of large apertures  The    Planar    name is derived  from the flatness of the image  Planar lenses are  appreciated for their superb image depth and  rich color reproduction        The Carl Zeiss traditions of innovative technology  and uncompromising quality are alive in  today s    series lenses as well              The fact that lens coating technology   vapor deposition of a thin  even  coating on the lens surface to reduce reflections and maxi
55. ating subjects  A lens like the SAL50M28  with a minimum focusing  distance of just 20 centimeters and up to 1 1 magnification  can open  up a world of creative possibilities  But there 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 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  1 0x    39       P mode  1 160 sec   F2 8  ISO 400  Auto white balance  Photo  Kentaro Fukuda    Macro    100mm F2 8 Macro SALIOOM28    Stunning macro shots from a comfortable distance   Autofocus from 1 1 magnification to infinity   Double floating design contributes to outstanding close up image quality  9 blade circular aperture for attractive defocusing   Focus hold button  focus range limiter   Focus ring with auto clutch does not rotate during autofocus          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 capture tight macro shots of small scale  wildlife without scaring it away  and you re not so 
56. broad zoom range in a compact  lightweight lens    n AI  n um B Circular aperture for attractive defocusing  i Internal focusing for fast autofocus and short min  focus distance    35mm equivalent focal length  27 375mm          Aspherical lens ED glass  E At 250 mm    00       Although similar to the SAL18200 in zoom range and performance  the          80 SAL18250 offers a bit more    reach    at the long end that can make a    significant difference if you re shooting sports or wildlife  for example        60          The tradeoff is a small increase in weight and size  but if you need the       K  Contrast        40 Sech extra range the difference is worth it  You get the same outstanding    clarity and contrast from the wide 18mm end to full 250mm telephoto   20                         making this lens one of the most useful and versatile for APS C format  cameras and an extremely wide spectrum of subjects                          0 3 6 9    12    Distance from optical center    of lens  mm     0 3 6 9 12  Distance from optical center   Weight  approx   440 g  of lens  mm    Dimensions  Dia x L   75 x 86 mm       Spatial frequency      Max  magnification ratio  0 29x  Max  aperture  F8 aperture    R T R T          10 line pairs mm          30 line pairs mm                      R  Radial values T  Tangential values    25       A mode  4 sec   F9 0   1 0 EV  ISO 200  Daylight white balance  Photo  Kazu Kobayashi    Mid range zoom    28 75mm F2 8 SAM SAL2875        eo    Pie
57. capture the moment  and that requires  mobility and speed  Some photographers prefer to use a prime lens with a  focal length they re comfortable with for this type of shooting  a  simple is  faster and better  approach  Others choose a compact mid range zoom like  the 28 75mm F2 8 SAM  SAL2875  for maximum versatility  If you re going to  be shooting snaps indoors or in evening or early morning light you ll want to  choose a lens with a large maximum aperture     7   2 68  RU  w             Macro and close ups          True    macro lenses that can  be used to shoot extremely  clear  detailed images of very  tiny subjects have a maximum  magnification ratio of 1 1  1x    and that limits your choices   Use the DT 30mm F2 8 Macro  SAM  SAL30M28   50mm F2 8 Macro  SAL50M28   or E mount 30mm F3 5   SEL30M35  for stationary subjects that you can get very close to  or the  100mm F2 8 Macro  SAL100M28  where a bit more working distance is  required  You can also shoot impressive close ups such as flowers with any  lens that has a maximum magnification ratio of about 0 25x or more and a  sufficiently short minimum focusing distance  The 75 300mm F4 5 5 6 zoom   SAL75300  is good for this type of close up shooting  or you could use the  70 300mm F4 5 5 6 G SSM  SAL70300G  for truly stunning image quality        Sports       Since sports almost invariably  involve fast action  usually at   a distance  you ll want to use  a telephoto lens that s    fast     enough to allow the use of  
58. ce from optical center       ix Distance from optical center Distance from optical center   Dimensions  Dia  X L   64 7 x 29 9 mm  of lens  mm  of lens  mm  shutter speeds without needing to increase ISO sensitivity  of lens  mm  of lens  mm    Max  magnification ratio  0 215x  A Max  aperture  F8 aperture   Weight  approx   225 g A Max  aperture  F8 aperture  Spatial frequency R T R T   Dimensions  Dia  x L   70 x 63 5 mm Spatial frequency R T R T  10 line pairs mm         vv         Max  magnification ratio  0 1x 10 line pairs mm           m demens Rus  30 line pairs mm              30 line pairs mm                                                       R  Radial values T  Tangential values R  Radial values T  Tangential values    64 65       a    M mode  1 320 sec   F4 5  ISO 200  Auto white balance  Vivid Creative Style  Photo  Yayoi Sawada    Mid range zoom  E 18 55mm F3 5 5 6 OSS   SEL1855    APS C format   loss    Compact  lightweight 3x zoom with high quality metal exterior    Three aspherical elements for top class optical performance  J TO a Ideal for shooting stills or movies  Internal OSS  Optical SteadyShot     image stabilization    Circular aperture for attractive defocusing  Built in motor delivers smooth  quiet autofocus operation  35mm equivalent focal length  27 82 5mm                  Aspherical lens ED glass    At 55 mm                   100          This lens offers a superb balance of form and function  ample zoom  range in a compact design that weighs o
59. cifications This means that a subject can  be reproduced at full size on the camera s image sensor  a 10mm object can  be projected onto the sensor as a 10mm image when the lens is sufficiently  close to the subject  A maximum magnification ratio of 1 2 or  0 5x  would  mean that the maximum size that an image of the same 10mm object could  be projected onto the sensor would be 5mm  or just half its true size     Other macro lens characteristics you should know about       Macro lenses are specifically designed to deliver optimum optical performance  at very short focusing distances  and will usually be sharpest at close range   but that doesn t mean that you can only use them for macro photography   Many macro lenses are also capable of excellent performance when shooting  normal subjects at normal distances as well     Another important characteristic of macro lenses used at short range is that  they have very narrow depth of field  That means they have to be focused very  carefully to get the desired details in perfect focus  A tripod can make focusing  easier in some situations  You might have to stop the aperture down quite a bit  to achieve sufficient depth of field with some subjects  But shallow depth of  field can be an advantage  emphasizing the essential in focus detail while  defocusing and de emphasizing distracting background        0 35x          Working distance  approx  2 cm 0 8 in  at 1x magnification   ra          Minimum focusing distance  approx  13 cm 5 
60. close that you need  special lighting to illuminate your subject  Of course the SAL100M28 is a first  class telephoto lens for normal shooting too  and can be a good choice for    G Lenses    Sony G Lenses are an exceptional breed  They inherit a    Contrast        extraordinary presence at in focus areas  smoothly dissolving    3    Distance from optical center of lens  mm     F8 aperture  Spatial frequency    T    portraits or other subjects that require a bit more reach than a normal lens       Weight  approx   505 g    Dimensions  Dia  x L   75 x 98 5 mm    Max  magnification ratio  1 0x    Wome parm                               ome parm                              R  Radial values T  Tangential values       distinguished pedigree 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     to luscious out of focus rendering that can provide a beautiful  foundation for captivating photographic art  Their handling is  extraordinary too  with intimate operation and response that  seamlessly connect the process of taking photographs to the  photographer s imagination     E At 70 mm    Telephoto zoom    DEEN     A mode  1 60 sec   F11  ISO 100  Daylight white balance    70 200mm F2 8    SAL70200G       100       E  8       L3  S         N          Contrast       
61. ding  itself and the tools used for optical design   has made high      that is just too appealing to ignore  In many situations  that lens flare  the SALTTT8 features special elements and design that reduce     E   flare and aberrations to a minimum for crisp  high contrast images even  performance zoom lenses more accessible and easier to speed and freedom can be the key to grabbing shots that Distance from optical center Distance from optical center under difficult conditions   use than ever before  Not only are zoom lenses a greatway would otherwise be missed  Advanced Sony design and nes ail nas       P       Wei approx     to be ready for any photo opportunity  but the freedom to manufacturing technology delivers outstanding image Spatial trequenoy Mox  aperure  FE aperture   AD endore  Da xO baa uS  rapidly change framing and composition without having quality with unparalleled zoom versatility and convenience   10 line pairs mm           m    Max  magnification ratio  0 125x    30 line pairs mm            R  Radial values T  Tangential values       M mode   1 250 sec   F5 6  ISO 400  Manual white balance M mode  1 100 sec   F8  ISO 200  Daylight white balance  Landscape Creative Style  Photo  Norifumi Inagaki    Mid range zoom Mid range zoom       At 16 mm       60          40       Contrast  76     Contrast  76        20                         0 3 6 9    12    Distance from optical center    of lens  mm     DT 16 50mm F2 8 SSM 5ALI650         WAM     Aspherical lens
62. distance from the rear of the lens to the image  sensor  plane  Since  many A mount cameras have a reflex mirror between the rear of the lens  and the sensor  precipitating the need to have a flange back distance  that allows space for the mirror  E mount cameras  on the other hand  are  mirrorless and therefore can be designed with a much shorter flange  back distance  allowing the body of the camera to be much smaller and  consequently the lenses as well     Sensor formats  35mm full frame and APS C       Alignment mark        Electrical contacts    Locking pin    Aperture lever    AF coupler        Flange back distance  Image sensor plane    Lens mount       You may have heard the term    full frame    in reference to cameras  but did you know it refers to the  frame size of 35mm film  The image area of a frame of 35mm film is approximately 36mm x 24mm    C 35mm is the width of the strip of film   and that s the size of the image sensor in a 35mm full frame  format camera  Many interchangeable ens digital cameras use slightly smaller    APS C    format sensors  that measure approximately 24mm x 16mm or less There are a number of other sensor formats   including smaller sensors in digital point and shoot type cameras  but APS C and 35mm full frame  formats are the two most commonly used in interchangeable lens cameras     It is important to understand that there are two  formats  for A mount interchangeable lenses as well   Lenses with an image circle large enough to cover 
63. e    A mode  1 250 sec   F1 4  ISO 200  Vivid Creative Style  Photo  Yuji Nukui    35mm Fl 4G SAL35F14G    100    Ai    Contrast        20       35mm full frame f      4 Wy       Aspherical lens                            m At 35 mm   sae as Sh EE  80            60      o   0 4 68 2 6 2                         Distance from center of image  mm        Spatial frequency    Max  aperture  F8 aperture  R T R T          10 line pairs mm          30 line pairs mm                      R  Radial values T  Tangential values       ENSE    E One aspherical element contributes to outstanding image quality  even at maximum aperture   High resolution and contrast throughout the 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    P    m            35mm prime lenses are a staple for many photographers  The angle of  view provided by this focal length is one of the most comfortable and  versatile on both 35mm full frame 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 in its class  In addition to no compromise  G Lens construction and quality throughout  it features an optical design  that includes an aspherical lens element that contributes to consistently  superior  low distorti
64. e Mode           Versatile extended range 11x zoom with high quality metal exterior  Four aspherical elements for top class optical performance right out    to the image edges   E       HAE   Ideal for shooting stills or movies  Internal OSS  Optical SteadyShot     image stabilization with Active Mode  Circular aperture for attractive defocusing    Built in motor delivers smooth  quiet autofocus and aperture operation  Aspherical lens    ED glass 35mm equivalent focal length  27 300mm       At 18 mm At 200 mm          If you re a photographer videographer who needs maximum speed   versatility and mobility to rapidly respond to a wide range of shooting  situations  from portraits and snapshots to sports  this is a lens you  60     should consider  It features an extensive 11x zoom range  from wide     18mm to 200mm telephoto with impressive image quality all the way   The advanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilization system included  in this lens will not only make it easier to shoot blur free stills at long  focal lengths  but it also has an automatic Active Mode that 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 contributes to high quality movie production is extremely quiet  autofocus and aperture operation that will keep your soundtracks free  of unwanted camera noise              60             Contrast  75     40 i       40          20 20                              
65. e pairs mm            ee   Max  magnification ratio  0 22x  30 line pairs mm    Spatial frequency                                  R  Radial values T  Tangential values    26       80 F    60    40    Contrast  75     20    S mode  1 3200 sec   F9  ISO800  Auto white balance    Telephoto zoom    DT 55 200mm F4 5 6 SAM  SAL55200 2  EXEJEY    One ED glass element for superior image quality  Medium to telephoto range in a lightweight lens  ED glass       9 blade circular aperture for attractive defocusing  Responsive internal SAM  Smooth Autofocus Motor  autofocus drive  35mm equivalent focal length  82 5 300mm                   Covering the medium to telephoto stretch of the    standard    zoom range             with ample F5 6 brightness at the 200mm end  this lens is a lightweight   easy handling choice for shooting sports and other subjects that require       S some telephoto reach  On an APS C format camera the 35mm equivalent       Contrast  75     i M 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                0 3    6    9 12    Distance from optical center    of lens  mm     18 55mm SAL1855 The pair is light enough to be carried comfortably     EU MAL providing outstanding image quality from 18mm to 200mm     Distance from optical center  of lens  mm       Weight  approx 
66. ect from the background  relative to the subject s distance from the camera lens becomes smaller and  smaller the further away the photographer stands  From that perspective   they actually are closer together  Another way of saying this is that since both  the foreground and background objects are at a considerable distance   from the camera  their relative sizes in the final image will be closer to reality   When shooting with a wide angle lens you normally need to get close to the  foreground subject so that it is sufficiently large in the frame  which is why  more distant objects look comparatively smaller  The difference in apparent  perspective is actually a result of how far you are from your subject        24mm focal length    84   angle of view    300mm focal length    8   angle of view      35mm format equivalent    Macro photography    Maximum magnification ratio       As mentioned on the previous page  the magnification of any lens is  determined by its focal length  For macro photography we are also concerned  with how close we can get to our subject  These two factors  focal length and  minimum focusing distance  determine the lens   s maximum magnification  ratio  sometimes referred to as    reproduction ratio  The closer you can get to  your subject with a lens of a given focal length  the higher the magnification  ratio you ll achieve     The classic definition of a macro lens is one that has a maximum magnification  ratio of at least 1 1  or  1x  in lens spe
67. focal lengths require  proportionately larger effective apertures  for the same  f number  and brightness               Aperture and focal length values in the illustration are approximate         Depth of field  refers to the range between the nearest and farthest objects  in a scene that appear acceptably sharp  In extreme examples of narrow  depth of field  the in focus depth might be just a few millimeters  At the  opposite extreme  some landscape photographs show very deep depth  of field with everything in sharp focus from just in front of the camera to  many kilometers away  Controlling depth of field is one of the most useful  techniques you have for creative photography     Basically  larger apertures produce a narrower depth of field  so if you want to  shoot a portrait with a nicely defocused background you ll want a wider aperture   lower F number  There are times when other factors come into play  Lenses of  longer focal lengths are generally capable of producing narrower depth of field   This is partly because an F1 4 aperture in an 85mm lens  for example  is physically  larger than an F1 4 aperture in a wide angle 24mm lens  Additionally the  distance between objects in the scene being photographed will have an effect  on fhe perceived depth of field as well        SHOOTING Tip    Lens      Same focusing    Image sensor   distance  60 mm     plane              The angle of view values in this example correspond to those of a 50mm lens        Lens    Image senso
68. focused point light sources to fade out radially so that no sharply defined  edges or geometry remain The result is extraordinarily creamy defocusing  that goes beyond the capabilities of conventional lens technology     STF lens  Apodization optical element          b    Defocusing of STF lens   around focus point    a        Conventional lens          Defocusing of conventional  lens  around focus point  a         M mode  1 1250 sec   F8  ISO 200  Auto white balance  Photo  Goh Fujimaki    Wide angle zoom    DT 11 18mm F4 5 5 6 SALI118  EAXEJEG E    One ED glass element and three aspherical elements for superior image quality  High contrast throughout zoom range   Flare and aberrations effectively subdued   Circular aperture for attractive defocusing   35mm equivalent focal length  16 5 27mm       Aspherical lens ED glass  At T1 At 18 mm    z This lens fits squarely in the  wide zoom  category  offering a range of    ux v     focal lengths that are indispensable for serious indoor and architectural  photography as well as any other situation that demands wide angle  coverage  City scenes  crowded markets  historical ruins    all of these are    subjects that can benefit from the wide perspectives this lens provides   It   s also a great lens for shooting dynamic images with deep perspective     The advent of the digital age   both in terms of photography to change the camera position offers creative flexibility Although wide angles present more opportunities for image degra
69. htweight  lens that won t be a burden while walking around but will deliver top quality  and versatility when a photographic opportunity arises  The SAL1855 is the  smallest and lightest zoom in this series  weighing in at only 210 grams while  offering an 18 55mm focal length range that will cover most day to day  subjects  It also features a minimum focusing distance of just 25 centimeters  That  combined with 0 34x maximum magnification  will let you get close  and explore details  If you want to be prepared for a wider range of subjects  The SAL1855 is the perfect companion for the SAL5520022  the pair providing  excellent optical performance from 18mm to 200mm       Weight  approx   210 g    Dimensions  Dia  x L   69 5 x 69 mm    Max  magnification ratio  0 34x       Contrast        80    o       3        v  8    E At 18 mm    M Mode  1 800 sec   f8 0  ISO 200    Mid range telephoto zoom    DT 18 135mm F3 5 5 6 SAM 5AL18135       CSS oe  Ea    qe m    Aspherical lens ED glass    E At 135 mm                      100                           Contrast                                                     o 3 6    Distance from optical center    of lens  mm     o 3 6 9 12    Distance from optical center  of lens  mm        Spatial frequency    Max  aperture  F8 aperture  R T R T          10 line pairs mm          30 line pairs mm                      R  Radial values T  Tangential values    m DT 18 200mm f 3 5 5 6 mid range zoom lens   m DT lens design for optimum DSLR perfor
70. image 06 16mm F2 8 Fisheye SAL16F28 30 1 4x Teleconverter SAL14TC 48 E iue NN E a p  A look inside Read your lenses 07 20mm F2 8 SAL20F28 31 2x Teleconverter SAL20TC 48   Lens mount and sensor formats 08 28mm F2 8 SAL28F28 32   Aperture  f numbers and depth of field 09 DT 35mm F1 8 SAM SAL35F18 33 icc  3   P   Focal length  angle of view and perspective 10 50mm F1 4 SAL50F14 34 Se ceesLofisdo e Main specifications of    lenses 70  MEETS elei eel T DT 50mm F1 8 SAM SAL50F18 35 Vario Sonnar T  16 35mm F2 8 ZA SSM SAL1635Z 50   Boca SIS 12 85mm F2 8 SAM SAL85F28 36 Vario Sonnar T  DT 16 80mm F3 5 4 5 ZA SAL1680Z 51 i   Carl Zeiss  optics 13 135mm F2 8  T4 5  STF SAL135F28 37 Vario Sonnar T  24 70mm F2 8 ZA SSM SAL2470Z 52  6 lens accessories 72  Making sense of MTF 14 DT 30mm F2 8 Macro SAM SAL3OM28 38 Dis feos T Ainin FAZA SEM SADAF oes   Choosing the right lens 15 50mm F2 8 Macro SAL50M28 39 Fior ssm dis BASIC M   Q lens technology 16 100mm F2 8 Macro SALIOOM28 40 semel te dep E s BL Ise Mele   A mount Lenses G Lenses 41 E mount Lenses Exclusive to Emount cameras 57   Zoom Lenses 18 70 200mm F2 8 G SAL70200G 42 E Emm FA SELIGEZA 58   SS I o T e SAL70300G 43 Fens Convene WORE  2d   DT 11 18mm F4 5 5 6 SAL1118 19 70 400mm F4 5 6 G SSM SAL70400C An Ultra Wide Converter VCLECU  59   DT 16 50mm F2 8 SSM SAL1650 20 35mm   14 G SAL35F14G 45 Sonnar T  E 24mm F1 8 ZA SEL24F18Z 60   cr DE ec Seles A 300mm F2 8 G SSM SAL300F28G2 46 Emu ue ess SELSIG ol   DT 18 55mm F3 5 5 6 SAM SAL1855 2
71. ire  a smaller aperture to achieve optimum exposure   Alternatively  you could keep the same aperture  setting and change the shutter speed to achieve  similar results The size of the opening provided by  the aperture also determines how  collimated  the  light passing through the lens is  Since this directly     F numbers  or  f stops     affects depth of field  you ll need to be in control of  both aperture and shutter speed to create images  That look the way you want them to        Circular aperture  see page 16 for details     Teen TAE       F number math   The f number is the focal length of the lens divided  by the effective diameter of the aperture  So in the  case of the SAL3514G lens  when the aperture is  set to its maximum of F1 4  the effective diameter of  the aperture will be 35   1 4   25mm  Note that as  the focal length of the lens changes  the diameter  of the aperture at a given f number will change  too  For example  an aperture of F1 4 in a 300mm  telephoto lens would require an effective aperture  diameter of 300   1 4   214mm  That would end up  being a huge  bulky and very expensive lens  which  is why you don t see too many long telephoto  lenses with very large maximum apertures  There s  really no need for the photographer to know what  the actual aperture diameter is  but it s helpful to  understand the principle                 All lenses have a maximum and minimum  aperture  expressed as    f numbers     but it is the  maximum aperture that is m
72. ism that  translates zoom ring rotation into precise group  movement along the optical axis of the lens  Zoom  mechanisms must be precisely manufactured   1o exacting tolerances so that all elements and  groups stay in perfect alignment throughout the  zoom range     Focusing is sometimes accomplished by moving  the entire lens closer to or further away from  the image sensor plane  although some lenses  employ a  floating construction  in which groups  of elements move independently in order to  maintain optimum optical performance at all  shooting distances     Lens configuration example  7 groups 9 elements    Lens element    Lens group          Lens barrel    Aspherical lens  see page 16 for more details      EDglass  see page 16 for more details     How lens elements and groups move in a zoom lens     p  4 B HIE     Telephoto       AO                            Read your lenses    There is a lot of pertinent information  printed or engraved on the outside of  lenses that can help you understand their  characteristics and how to best use them     Here are a few examples        Focal length    This is the most basic  most important  characteristic of any lens  Focal length plays  a primary role in determining what types of  subjects and compositions the lens is suitable  for  see page 10 for more details         AF MF switch       This switch lets you switch between  autofocus and manual focus modes     Distance scale       The distance scale indicates the  approximate dis
73. m    Max  magnification ratio  0  16x       Macro    E 30mm F3 5 Macro SEL30M35       Auto mode  1 1000 sec   F3 5  ISO 200  Auto white balance       Aspherical lens    E At 30mm    ED glass             60       40       Contrast        20                            0    3    6    9    12    Distance from optical center  of lens  mm        Spatial frequency    Max  aperture    F8 aperture       R    R    T       10 line pairs mm          30 line pairs mm                      R  Radial values T  Tangential values    Compact  lightweight 1 1 macro lens with high quality metal exterior   One ED glass element and two aspherical elements for superior image quality  Ideal for shooting stills or movies   Internal focus  the minimum working distance does not change   Built in motor delivers smooth  quiet autofocus and aperture operation  Circular aperture for attractive defocusing   35mm equivalent focal length  45mm    Macro photography can be a creative  educational and thoroughly  enjoyable pursuit  The SEL30M35 has been designed to offer versatile   high performance macro capabilities in a lens that is compact   lightweight and easy to use  At the 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 an excellent   normal  lens for day
74. mage  sensor sensor  plane plane       Auto clutch    Auto Clutch          Chromatic aberration in conventional  optical glass elements can reduce contrast   resolution  and color fidelity  particularly at  longer focal lengths  ED  Extra low Dispersion   and Super ED glass were developed with  refractive index and dispersion characteristics  specially tailored to counter this problem   Lenses that include ED or Super ED glass  elements provide superior contrast and  resolution throughout the image even at  large aperture settings     Conventional glass ED glass    bx Fb    Super ED glass    i gt   y                 mage sensor  plane    Image sensor  plane    Image sensor  plane    Floating lens mechanism       The auto clutch mechanism decouples the focus ring so that it does not  rotate during autofocus operation  This allows the lens to be cradled in one  hand without interfering with autofocus operation  for improved shooting  comfort and versatility     Circular aperture       This focusing feature is particularly important in certain lenses that are  designed for close focusing  It maintains optimum lens performance and  therefore maximum sharpness right down to the minimum focusing distance  by moving    floating    elements independently when focusing  rather than  moving the entire optical assembly as a whole     Focus hold button FHB          Standard lens apertures appear as a flat sided polygon when the lens is  stepped down  the number of sides corresponding to 
75. mance  E Silent  high speed AF drive via SAM   W Excellent wide angle to long telephoto shots                Developed to provide the most ideal focal range for normal use     covering frequently used focal lengths between 18mm and 135mm     The Sony SAL18135 mid range zoom lens enables rich expression for a  wide range of shots  Direct Manual Focus  DMF  allows you to switch  between AF and MF without removing your eyes from the viewfinder  to seize fleeting photo ops with ease  Plus  enjoy smooth and quiet AF  thanks to the Smooth Autofocus Motor  SAM   which also improves AF  response when shooting moving subjects  And with a single ED glass  lens element as well as a pair of Aspherical lens elements  the SAL18135  delivers images with low levels of color aberration for excellent image  quality in any setting      Weight  approx   398 g      Dimensions  Dia  x L   76 x 86 mm    Max  magnification ratio  0 25x    23       S mode  1 250 sec   F6 3  41 0 EV  ISO 3200  Auto white balance  Photo  Shinya Morimoto    High magnification zoom    DT 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 5AL18200       E    Two ED glass elements and three aspherical elements for superior image quality  Broad zoom range in a compact  lightweight lens    s Circular aperture for attractive defocusing  7 e am m Internal focusing for fast autofocus and short min  focus distance    mu    m 35mm equivalent focal length  27 300mm       Aspherical lens ED glass                                                                     
76. mize transmission     was originally a Carl Zeiss patent is well known The Carl Zeiss company also    developed and proved the efficacy of multi layer coatings for photographic    lenses  and this is the technology that became the T  coating     Until the introduction of coated lenses  the lens surface would reflect a large  percentage of the incoming light  thus reducing transmission and making    it possible to design more complex optics that delivered significantly  improved performance  Reduced internal reflection contributed to minimum  flare and high contrast     The Carl Zeiss T  coating is not simply applied to any lens  The T  symbol    only appears on multi element lenses in which the required performance    it difficult to use multiple elements in lens designs  Effective coatings made    Carl Zeiss coated lens i        Light source    Reduced reflection    Light source    Ea  Lamy     i    _    ie   r FE   4 1a           eaa    has been achieved throughout the entire optical path  and it is therefore a  guarantee of the highest quality     Uncoated lens         Image sensor       Uncontrolled reflection        Making sense of MTF    Those MTF  Modulation Transfer Function  graphs that often accompany  lens specifications are really not as impenetrable as they look  and they can  give you a good idea of how a lens will perform  so it might be worth taking  a few minutes to learn what they mean     MTF describes a lens s ability to resolve finely spaced black and whi
77. n identifies lenses  prime lenses that offer outstanding value in    particular type of photography  such as portraiture or macro  for example        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 brings a distinguished history of excellence in all of these areas to  bear in producing the lenses  You ll feel the difference in the way a lenses handle  and you ll see the difference in    the superior image quality they deliver     Aspherical lens elements EU    Super  ED and Super ED glass   ED   PED         Spherical aberration  slight misalignment at   the image plane between light that has passed  through the center and periphery of a simple  spherical lens  can become a noticeable  problem in large aperture lenses  The most  effective solution is to use one or more specially  shaped aspherical elements near the aperture  stop to restore perfect alignment at the image  plane  thus maintaining high contrast even  with the aperture wide open  Aspherical lenses  arranged far from the aperture stop can minimize image distortion and flatness  of the image plane  Well designed aspherical lens can reduce the number of  elements in the lens for less overall size and weight     Aspherical lens    Spherical lens               Image I
78. ness and contrast at all aperture settings    E Carl Zeiss T  coating effectively controls flare and glare  p E   E 9 blade circular aperture for attractive defocusing  Focus ring with auto clutch does not rotate during autofocus    E Focus mode switch and focus hold button offer precision focus control    5 At 85 mm   F8                      85mm focal length  F1 4 maximum aperture and precision Carl Zeiss T   coated Planar optics  it all adds up to superlative performance and  60 handling for portraiture or medium telephoto landscapes  The delicate   40 nuanced  drawing  of the Planar design makes it possible to capture  subtleties of light and texture that can give images extraordinary depth and  presence  Graceful reproduction of skin tones and textures is a characteristic  See ae EL that is prized by photographers and subjects alike  Shooting comfort is  another feature of this refined lens  A wide focus ring with auto clutch  SpaliaiTequenzy  R 5 mechanism does not rotate during autofocus operation  and a focus hold  10 line pairs mm button on the lens itself lies right under your fingertips for easy access     20 line pairs mm                   40 line pairs mm                    Weight  approx   640 g  R  Radial values T  Tangential values   Dimensions  Dia  x L  81x75mm    Max  magnification ratio  0 13x                   Contrast                                                           At 135 mm   Open                   40       Contrast        20                  
79. nique  expansive images    Crisp image quality throughout the focus range    Four selectable internal filter settings    Once a scientific tool but now a favorite of creative photographers   fisheye lenses forgo the restraints of rectilinear perspective   the  complex  correction  that is required to keep straight lines looking  straight   to deliver expansive images that cover an extremely wide  angle of view with curvilinear perspective  The SAL16F28 provides   an extremely wide 180  angle of view on 35mm full frame format  cameras  110   on APS C format cameras   In addition to eye catching  interpretations of reality  it offers extended depth of field so that you  can capture huge vistas in which everything from 20 centimeters to  infinity is sharp  even at maximum aperture  Since the bulging front  element and wide angle of view prevent the use of external screw in  filters  four selectable internal filter settings are provided  normal  O56  monochrome  B12 red reduction and A12 blue reduction       Weight  approx   400 g    Dimensions  Dia  x L   75 x 66 5 mm    Max  magnification ratio  0 15x       Ultra wide angle       M mode  1 125 sec   F11  ISO 200  Landscape Creative Style  Photo  Yuji Nukui       20mm F2 8  SAL20F28                40          Contrast  76     20                               0 3 6    Distance from optical center of lens  mm     g     12    20       Max  aperture    F8 aperture       Spatial frequency R T    R       10 line pairs mm         ov   
80. nly 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  comfortable framing and capture of most subjects encountered in daily life  or on vacation  and a built in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization system  makes it possible to produce sharp images even when shooting handheld  in low light  The OSS system is so effective that you ll be able to capture  blur free images at shutter speeds up to four steps slower than would be  possible without image stabilization  And thanks to extremely smooth   quiet autofocus and aperture operation  you don t have to worry about  unwanted camera and lens noise infiltrating your movie soundtracks              80       60          60             40 40    Contrast  75   Contrast  76           20 20                                              0 3 6 9 12 0 3 6 9 12    Distance from optical center Distance from optical center  of lens  mm  of lens  mm        Max  aperture  F8 aperture  R T R T   Weight  approx   194 g   10 line pairs mm            e    deed   Dimensions  Dia  x L   62 x 60 mm   30 line pairs mm         gt    Max  magnification ratio  0 3x    Spatial frequency                                  R  Radial values T  Tangential values    66    Contrast  75     A mode  1 3200 sec   F5 6   0 7 EV  ISO 200  Auto white balance  Photo  Chukyo Ozawa    High magnification zoom    E 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 OSS  SELI8200  Activ
81. nter                                        of lens  mm        Spatial frequency    Max  aperture    F8 aperture       R    R    T       10 line pairs mm       30 line pairs mm                         62    R  Radial values T  Tangential values    Compact  lightweight mid range telephoto prime with high quality metal exterior  Ideal for shooting stills or movies   Bright F1 8 maximum aperture   Internal OSS  Optical SteadyShot     image stabilization   Built in motor delivers smooth  quiet autofocus and aperture operation   Circular aperture for attractive defocusing   35mm equivalent focal length  75mm    A focal length that is perfect for portraiture and a range of other  subjects  a bright F1 8 maximum aperture  Optical SteadyShot  OSS   image stabilization and impressive image quality  Put it all together   in a lens that is surprisingly compact and lightweight and you have  a winning combination  the SEL5OF18  The large maximum aperture  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 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 m
82. ny Corporation    E mount        SteadyShot INSIDE  Optical SteadyShot and G Lens are trademarks of Sony Corporation      Carl Zeiss is a registered trademark of Carl Zeiss AG      All other company and product names mentioned herein are used for identification purpose  only  and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners        
83. o territory  and usually requires careful  ps PE IL handling to avoid image blurring due to camera shake  but on    series  R Radial values T Tangential values bodies with SteadyShot INSIDE    image stabilization you ll find it easier    Than ever to capture crisp images when shooting hand held       Weight  approx   995 g    Dimensions  Dia x L   88 x 114 5 mm    Max  magnification ratio  0 25x       55       SS          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 camera and  camcorder bodies  delivering big camera image quality   and features in astonishingly small but capable packages     In addition to advanced optics 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        Wide angle prime    E l  mm F2 8    APS C format         _      He        Aspherical lens    B At 16 mm    S   amp   8  T  S  o    Distance from optical center  of lens  mm     Spatial frequency F8 aperture  10 line pairs mm  er           ome parm                              R  Radial values T
84. on image quality right up to the F1 4 maximum aperture   You can shoot wide open in low light knowing that the entire scene will   be captured with equally superb clarity and contrast  The large maximum  aperture and circular aperture design are also an advantage when you  want to isolate your subject from a busy background  for example  allowing  you to defocus unwanted detail so your subject stands out       Weight  approx   510 g      Dimensions  Dia  x L   69 x 76 mm    Max  magnification ratio  0 2x    45    a       A Mode  1 2500 Shutter Speed  f 2 8 Aperture  ISO 320 M Mode  1 2000 sec   F4 0  ISO 200  Auto White Balance  Standard Creative Style    Telephoto prime Telephoto prime    300mm F2 8 G SSM SAL300F28G2 500mm F4 G SSM SAL500F4G          46       4 buttons Electronic    KEXES E E E re       AER UE                                                                   ED glass  At 300 mm  100 u    MM              gt  80  Se  8 60  E  o  O 40  20  0 4 8 12 16 2  Distance from optical center of lens  mm   Spatial frequency Max  aperture  F8 aperture  R T R T  10line pairs mm             30 line pairs mm                            R  Radial values T  Tangential values    G Series 300mm f 2 8 G Super Telephoto   SSM  Super Sonic wave Motor  for fast auto focus  New Nano AR Coating with nano precision structure  High performance AF with enhanced object tracking  Dust and moisture protection design   3 ED Glass Elements for greater visual accuracy   Fast Internal Focusing  
85. ork    Extraneous light    Light needed for  image formation       Without lens hood  flare  poor contrast        Lens hood    With lens hood  no flare  high contrast         Enlarged view No ghosts        Use your lens hood        The lens hoods provided 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  but for most shooting situations  the lens hood should be on the lens  not in your bag  If your lens has a  built in extending hood  it should be extended when you re shooting     Even though  amp  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 flare might not be obvious in all images  it can subtly  degrade contrast and prevent you from capturing the strongest possible  image  Strong backlighting  particularly near the edge of the image  can  cause ghosts even when a lens hood is used  In such situation the only    solution is to reframe the shot so that the problematic light source is excluded     Lens hoods block extraneous light       Any light entering the lens that does not come directly from the scene being  photographed is extraneou
86. orlds  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 gamut of shooting situations  and its extraordinary  sharpness and contrast are fully retained at all focal lengths and  apertures  Whether you re shooting a tight indoor scene at 24mm  a  portrait at 70mm  or 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 ratio  0 25x          100    Contrast  75      8 8        S    E At 24 mm   Open          100    Wide angle prime       M mode  1 500 sec   F8   1 7 EV  ISO 200  Sunset Creative Style  D Range Optimizer Lv2  Photo  Kentaro Fukuda    Distagon T  24mm F2 ZA SSM SAL24F20Z       SIE       Aspherical lens ED glass    E At 24 mm   F8                                                                                        per NOI   gt  80              2  S Pe  x 6 60  m E  N c  S  X O 40  x  20  o 4 8 12 16 2 0 4 8 12 106 2    Distance from optical center  of lens  mm     Distance from optical center  of lens  mm        Spatial frequency R T   10 line pairs mm                20 line pairs mm                40 line pairs mm                                          R  Radial values T  Tangential values     er  EHe EY    E Two ED glass elements and two aspherical elements for superior image quality  E Carl Zeiss T  coating effectively controls fl
87. ost commonly quoted  in lens specifications Take the Sony SAL35F14G    for example  This is a 35mm F1 4 lens  35mm is the  focal length and F1 4 is the maximum aperture   But what exactly does  F1 4  mean  See the     Fnumber math  box for some technical details   but for a practical understanding it s enough to    F number      Focal length    Effective aperture Aperture       Effective aperture   size of the entrance pupil        Focal length    Aperture and depth of field       know that smaller fnumbers correspond to larger  apertures  and that F1 4 is about the largest  maximum aperture youre likely to encounter on  general purpose lenses  Lenses with a maximum  aperture of F1 4  F2  or F2 8 are generally  considered to be  fast  or    bright        The standard f numbers you ll use with camera  lenses are  from larger to smaller apertures     1 4  2  2 8  4  5 6  8  11  16  22 and sometimes 32   for you mathematicians those are all powers of  the square root of 2  Those are the full stops  but  you ll also see fractional stops that correspond to a  half or a third of the full stops  Increasing the size of  the aperture by one full stop doubles the amount  of light that is allowed to pass through the lens   Decreasing the size of the aperture by one stop  halves the amount of light reaching the sensor        Effective aperture                   E    100 mm    25 mm    Shorter focal lengths only require  moderate effective apertures for  sufficient brightness      Longer 
88. posure  making it possible to capture motion that might end  up as a blur with a slower lens The SAL70200G does it all with characteristic  G Lens refinement and class       Weight  approx   1340 g     Dimensions  Dia  x L   87 x 196 5 mm    Max  magnification ratio  0 21x     Tripod mount supplied          E At 70 mm       m             Contrast      Contrast                                   0 4 8 12 16 20    0 4  Distance from center of image  mm  Distance from center of image  mm     b       dt a 34 8    A mode  1 400 sec   F13  ISO 400  Auto white balance  Photo  Mark Tiller    Telephoto zoom    70 300mm F4 5 5 6 G SSM _ SAL 0300G        ep   Re  He     One ED glass element contributes to minimal aberration    Outstanding sharpness and contrast throughout the zoom range  ED glass          SSM  Super Sonic wave Motor  for fast  quiet autofocus operation  Circular aperture for attractive defocusing  Focus hold and focus range switches offer precision focusing control    EHEHEHE       E At 300 mm                The SAL70300G is the smallest and lightest zoom in the current G Lens series   mS offering an appealing combination of extended zoom range and handling   60   plus image quality that will satisfy the most demanding photo enthusiast or  40 pro  An ED lens element collaborates with an advanced optical path design  to achieve exceptionally low aberration right out to the maximum 300mm  focal length  so that your telephoto images benefit from impressive clarity   8 132  
89. r  plane    Open  large  Aperture    F4   F5 6    F2 F2 8 F8          Shallow Depth of field    Close  small              F22          Three keys to effective defocusing    There s actually more to shooting images with beautifully defocused  backgrounds than simply choosing a bright lens and opening  the aperture up all the way  That s the first    key     but sometimes  a large aperture alone won t produce the desired results  The  second key is the distance between your subject and the  background  If the background is very close to your subject it  might fall within the depth of field  or be so close that the amount  of defocusing isn t sufficient  Whenever possible  keep plenty of  distance between your subject and the background you want to  defocus  The third key is the focal length of the lens you use  As  mentioned above  it s easier to get a narrow depth of field with  longer focal lengths  so take advantage of that characteristic as  well  Many photographers find that focal lengths between about  Deep 75mm and 100mm are ideal for shooting portraits with nicely  blurred backgrounds     i          Focal length  angle of view and perspective    Focal plane  image sensor plane         Angle of view     measured diagonally           Focal length          Secondary principal point of lens    Focal length vs  angle of view    With 35mm full frame image sensor With APS C type image sensor       16mm  Fisheye          3    16 mm                                      100mm    
90. ratio  0 15x          M mode  1 800 sec   F8  ISO 400  Auto white balance    Mid range telephoto  DT 50mm F1 8 SAM SAL50F18       E At 50mm    E                   o  o       Contrast  76            M  o                         0    Distance from optical center of lens  mm     3    6    9    12       Spatial frequency    Max  aperture    F8 aperture       R    R    T       10 line pairs mm          30 line pairs mm                      R  Radial values T  Tangential values    E Compact  lightweight and eminently portable   m Circular aperture for attractive defocusing   m Responsive internal SAM  Smooth Autofocus Motor  autofocus drive  m Bright enough for handheld shooting in low light   m 35mm equivalent focal length  75mm       On APS C format cameras  for which it is specifically designed  the  SAL50F18 functions as a moderate telephoto lens  equivalent to 75mm on  a full frame camera  that can be ideal for shooting portraits as well as for  framing and isolating areas of interest in broader  busier scenes  Not only  can you isolate the desired subject matter by framing  but you can also  take advantage of the lens s large F1 8 maximum aperture and circular  aperture design to isolate your subject from the background by using  defocusing  The large maximum aperture also facilitates shooting in low  light  a capability that is further enhanced by SteadyShot INSIDE    image  stabilization featured in OC series bodies       Weight  approx   170 g      Dimensions  Dia x L   70
91. re  contributes to beautiful defocusing effects       Weight  approx   577 g    Dimensions  Dia  X L   81 x 88 mm    Max  magnification ratio  0 2x    Contrast  75     20          100    DT 16 105mm F3 5 5 6 5AL16105       APS C format   Auto Clutch    pes    Aspherical lens ED glass    At 105 mm                80          60          Contrast  75     40                            20                            o 3 6 9 12    Distance from optical center  of lens  mm        0 3 6 9 12    Distance from optical center  of lens  mm        Spatial frequency    Max  aperture  F8 aperture  R T R T          10 line pairs mm             30 line pairs mm                      R  Radial values T  Tangential values    One ED glass element and two aspherical elements for superior  image quality   High resolution and contrast throughout zoom range   Circular aperture for attractive defocusing   Focus ring with auto clutch does not rotate during autofocus  35mm equivalent focal length  24 157 5mm    Zoom range can be a very subjective and personal choice  hinging on  individual shooting style and preferred subjects The 16 105mm range  of this lens is a  sweet spot  for many photographers  wide enough at  the 16mm end to capture indoor scenes and long enough at 105mm  to fill the frame with relatively distant subjects  Comfortable handling is  another plus  facilitated by a compact  lightweight design and an auto   clutch mechanism that prevents focus ring rotation during autofocus  operation 
92. rive  3 Focus mode switch and focus hold button offer precision focus control    B At 16 mm   F8  i   3 Although it is a wide angle zoom  and an ideal supplement to a high   performance mid range zoom  the 16 35mm range of this lens will satisfy  The core focal length requirements of many photographers who shoot  primarily indoors or in the city  At the other end of the spectrum it can  be a great choice for spacious landscapes as well  Regardless of where  or how the SAL1635Z is used  its advanced coated optical path delivers  exceedingly crisp images with striking contrast  without the aberration  and peripheral light falloff that commonly plague wide angle zooms   That same superlative quality is maintained throughout the zoom range   even at the maximum F2 8 aperture     Contrast        0    4 8  Distance from center of image  mm     B At 30 mm  F8      Weight  approx   860 g    Dimensions  Dia x L   83 x 114 mm    Max  magnification ratio  0 24x    Contrast  75     0 4 8 2 6 2  Distance from center of image  mm     20 line pairs mm  40 line pairs mm    R  Radial values T  Tangential values     Ses equency  R   T  EX    E At 16 mm   Open  100    Contrast        a  Distance from center    Contrast        o 4 8  Distance from center    of image  mm     12  of image  mm     A mode  1 50 sec   F8   0 3 EV  ISO 200  Daylight white balance  B W Creative Style  Photo  Kentaro Fukuda    Mid range zoom    Vario Sonnar T  DT 16 80mm F3 5 4 5 ZA    APS C format   1 FED  IFT        E
93. road focal length coverage of the lens   from 18mm wide angle to  200mm telephoto  27mm to 300mm in 35mm equivalence    makes it an  ideal high magnification  travel  lens for a wide range of shots  Capture  expansive landscapes  charming portraits with pleasantly blurred  backgrounds  even sports and nature shots  Optical SteadyShot  OSS   technology cuts down on blur caused by camera shake and reduces  reliance on high ISO settings when shooting in dark environments       Weight  approx   460 g    Dimensions  Dia  X L   68 x 97 1 mm    Max  magnification ratio  0 27x    Contrast  75     Telephoto zoom             A mode  1 20 sec   F5   0 3EV  ISO 800  Auto white balance    E 55 210mm F 4 5 6 3 OSS  SEL55210    fiat      Aspherical lens    E At 210 mm    Contrast  75     Distance from optical center  of lens  mm     FB aperture  T    Distance from optical center  of lens  mm           omme parm                        R  Radial values T  Tangential values       Compact  lightweight 3 8x telephoto zoom with high quality metal exterior  Two ED glass elements and two aspherical elements for superior image quality  Ideal for shooting stills or movies   Internal 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 55mm out to
94. rture allows use of faster shutter speeds to broaden  shooting opportunities  Advanced optical design with 11 elements in 10 groups  including three ED   Extra low Dispersion  glass elements  Exclusive AR Nano Coating by Sony on lens surfaces cuts reflections for extremely  low ghosting and flare  New SSM  Super Sonic wave Motor  drive circuit for extremely high speed  autofocus   ideal for capturing fast moving subjects   9 blade circular aperture for beautiful defocus  bokeh  effects   Enhanced operability with four focus hold buttons  two way DMF  Direct Manual  Focus  mode button and focus range switch  Supplied carbon fiber lens hood lined with black velvet fibers for high absorption  of incident light  Weather resistant design with interlocking seals to protect against effects of dust  and moisture       Perfect for photographing athletes and wild animals  this lens provides  ideal performance thanks to impressive specifications such as a bright f 4  aperture and the ultra telephoto 500mm focal length  Lens construction  includes 11 elements in 10 groups specially developed to deliver beautiful  background and foreground defocusing  Its smooth circular aperture   formed by 9 aperture blades  contributes to rounder  more beautiful bokeh   A Nano AR Coating and velvet lining also minimize flare  eliminate opacity  and tighten blacks  Furthermore  three ED  Extra low Dispersion  glass  elements compensate for color aberration to realize sharper image quality       Weight  
95. s light that needs to be eliminated  Light that  grazes the front element at a steep angle or bounces around inside the lens  barrel will degrade image quality  A lens hood that is properly designed for  the lens on which it is used will effectively block extraneous light that does  not contribute directly to the image  ensuring that the lens will deliver the  highest resolution and contrast it is capable of  Although most lens hoods  for normal to telephoto focal lengths are basic round designs  lens hoods  for wide angle lenses often have a    petal    shape that is designed to block  unwanted light without intruding into the corners of image area        Petal hood    Round hood       Without circular PL filter   reduced contrast     Without ND filter          With circular PL filter   increased contrast and deep saturation     P    E    With ND filter   reduced light for slower shutter speed        Circular polarizing filters for  improved contrast and color       Circular polarizing  PL  filters can be used to eliminate reflections and glare  from reflective surfaces such as glass and water  but landscape photographers  find them most useful for increasing contrast and saturation in skies  foliage and  other icons of the landscape genre  In all cases the filter works by eliminating  reflections  but in the latter  it is eliminating reflections from airborne dust and  water vapor  thus removing a veil of glare and allowing the true colors of the  scene to come through     
96. tance from the  camera s image plane to the object  that the camera is focused on     Autofocus drive type  Lenses marked    SAM    or    SSM    feature    SAM   built in motors that drive the lens s  focusing mechanism  Lenses that  don t have internal motors are driven    by a motor in the camera body   see page 17 for more details      Maximum aperture  This number represents the maximum   C cyan 1 aperture  or    f number     of the lens  and tells you how  bright  the lens is   see page 9 for more details               Lens format  EN 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         Lens mount and sensor formats    Sony A mount and E mount systems       Sony  amp  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 n  traditional shape and utilize moving mirrors or advanced translucent LY    mirrors  Ultra compact E mount cameras don t use reflex mirrors at all  p di  Despite their remarkable compactness and portability  Emount cameras  feature APS C format sensors and are capable of delivering image quality  on a par with Amount cameras     In addition to overall size  the main difference between A mount and  E mount lenses is their    flange back distance     The flange back distance is  the 
97. te lines  printed on a test target  As the lines get closer together they start to blur and  blend together as the limits of the lens s resolving ability are reached  MTF  is plotted for multiple levels of subject detail  Y axis  at a number of points  from the optical center of the lens to its periphery  X axis  The more lines per  millimeter the lens can resolve  the better the resolution and contrast of the  lens   This resolving power is expressed as line pairs per millimeter  lp mm    and sometimes as the more scientific sounding    spatial frequency          For more info about these closely related terms  refer to the  Resolution  contrast  and sharpness    column below     The X  horizontal  and Y  vertical  axes of the chart  correspond to the following values       X  Distance from the optical center of the lens to  a point near its periphery  measured in millimeters       Y  The degree of contrast measured at each point   expressed as a percentage     Take a look at the sample chart below to see how it all works to describe  lens performance The solid green line shows radial contrast values for 10  Ip mm detail with the lens wide open  The line is almost flat  indicating  that resolution is constant at approximately 93  from the center to the  periphery of the lens  Very good The solid red line shows contrast with the  same parameters except that the aperture has been stopped down to F8   The red line is higher than the green line  indicating that stopping down has
98. the image plane  whereas light  from a point at the bottom of the tree ends up  at the top of the image plane after passing  through the pinhole     The real world scene becomes an image  projected on the image plane  upside down  and reversed left to right        A pinhole camera is basically a light tight box  with a small hole in one end    Figure 1  A simple pinhole of appropriate size  is capable of projecting a sharp but dim image    If a little hole can do all of this  why do we need lenses     Figure 2  A lens uses the principle of    refraction     to gather more light from the subject and project  a sharp  bright image       Pinholes can    project    images  but they are limited and inflexible  In  order for the projected image to be sufficiently sharp  the hole must be  very small  but this also means that the projected image is very dim    In principle  lenses work similarly to the pinhole  but they are capable  of capturing more light from each point on the subject  and therefore  project a much brighter image  A lens can also bring more light into  sharp focus  That s helpful because it means we can use short sub     A simplified cross section of a modern lens and a typical SLR  Single Lens Reflex  type digital camera    Pentaprism  flips the image so it can viewed in proper orientation             Focal point    Light Lens element    Optical axis sensor plane          Mirror    Interchangeable lens   objective lens         Focal length                    n    
99. the number of blades  in the aperture  This results in the familiar polygonal out of focus highlights  seen in many photographs  Almost all  amp  lenses feature a unique circular  aperture that contributes to smooth  natural defocusing     Comparison of aperture design    Circular aperture    Conventional aperture          Press this button to lock focus at the current  setting  The focus hold button is on the lens  barrel right under your fingertip for convenient   fast operation     Focus range limiter       This feature can be used to limit focus range  when you need the quickest possible autofocus  response  On some lenses a single  limit  range will  match the characteristics of the lens  near focus  limit on macro lenses  for example   while some  lenses have a  near far  limit range switch        Internal focusing mechanism    SAM  Smooth Autofocus Motor  SAM       In this type of lens  focusing is achieved by moving only the internal elements   The overall length of the lens remains constant  and the filter mounting  thread at the front of the lens remains stationary during focusing  The latter  characteristic is an advantage when using a polarizing filter  Other advantages  include fast autofocus response and reduced minimum focusing distances     Rear focusing mechanism    SAM is another type of internal lens motor for autofocus drive  While the SSM  motor described above is piezoelectric  the SAM motor is electromagnetic in  operation  but provides similar benefits
100. utofocus      be   many of the innovations that have raised the quality of Carl Zeiss lenses currently available for use on digital single   photographic imaging to the high standard we enjoy lens reflex cameras  meaning that Sony camera users have  today  and is revered for its unswerving dedication to exclusive access to legendary image quality that many  eim    3   delivering nothing less than the best  Sony is proud consider to be the ultimate in photographic expression     and honored to be working with Carl Zeiss AG on the             2 0x Teleconverter    1 0x 1 4x 2 0x      Images manipulated to simulate teleconverter magnification     Spatial frequency  10 line pairs mm               20 line pairs mm  40 line pairs mm      T  Tangential values    E At 16 mm  Open    E    Contrast  75     4    o  Distance from center of image  mm     E At 30 mm   Open    Contrast        0 4  Distance from c     8 2 16 20  enter of image  mm     A mode  1 800 sec   F8   0 7EV  ISO 200  Manual white balance    Wide angle zoom    Vario Sonnar T  16 35mm F2 8 ZA SSM  Ean EN Ed EE BEI GE    Hee       Aspherical lens ED glass  Super ED glass    SAL1635Z    el  E One Super ED glass element  one ED glass element and three aspherical  elements for superior image quality  i Carl Zeiss T  coating effectively controls flare and glare  Constant F2 8 maximum aperture  Outstanding sharpness and contrast at all aperture settings      Quiet  responsive internal SSM  Super Sonic wave Motor  autofocus d
101. ve tools  The way  a lens captures and presents an image to the camera s sensor determines the visual outcome more than any other factor   The ability to choose the right lens and use it well is one of the most important skills an aspiring photographer should acquire     In this brief guide we ll look at some of the basics that will help you to choose lenses that are suited to your needs  and    make the most out of them to create truly satisfying photographs     Projecting an image    Our eyes do it  cameras do it  even a simple  light tight box with a tiny hole in one end will  do it  the feat of turning light into an image  can only be accomplished by first capturing  the light from a scene and projecting it onto  a surface  That surface  the  image plane      can be a wall  a piece of film  a sensor  or  the retina in our eye  In all cases the image  is projected upside down and horizontally  reversed  Let s take a look at the precursor of  modern cameras  the simplest camera of all     the pinhole camera  In a pinhole camera a tiny  hole is all that s needed to project an image     To make this easier to understand  remember  that light normally travels in straight lines  then try  to imagine the subject being photographed as  being made up of a multitude of points of light of  appropriate brightness and color     In the example in Figure 1  light from a point at  the top of the tree travels in a straight line    through the pinhole and reaches a point at  the bottom of 
    
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