Sony FE 8–14 mm F3.5 G
Sony FE 8–14 mm F3.5 G
Sony FE 8–14mm F3.5 G Lens
The Sony FE 8–14mm F3.5 G Fisheye lens delivers a distinctive fisheye perspective in a single, compact zoom lens for full-frame cameras with a Sony E-mount. The 8–14mm range allows you to transition from a circular fisheye at 8mm to a screen size fisheye that fills the entire frame at 14mm, while the angle of view reaches 180°. The constant F3.5 aperture, G series optical design, and fast autofocus expand your possibilities when shooting landscapes, architecture, urban scenes, sports, and creative close-ups. Weighing just 314g, the lens is easy to carry and is also suitable for video recording or use on a stabiliser.
Key Features of the Sony FE 8–14mm F3.5 G Lens
- Full-frame fisheye zoom lens for Sony E-mount
- Focal length range of 8–14mm with a 180° angle of view
- Circular fisheye at 8mm and screen size fisheye at 14mm
- Constant maximum aperture of F3.5
- G series optics with ED glass and aspherical elements
- High resolution and reduced chromatic aberrations across the entire image area
- Minimum focusing distance of 0.15m
- Maximum magnification of 0.22×
- Fast and precise autofocus with a linear motor
- Linear Response MF for more natural manual focusing
- Reduced focus breathing when refocusing
- Quiet focusing, also suitable for video recording
- Internal zoom helps maintain the lens's balance
- Focus, zoom, and aperture rings for direct control
- Focus hold button and AF/MF/FH mode switch
- Zoom lock at three preset focal lengths and a switchable aperture ring click
- Rear holder for gel filters
- Dust and moisture-resistant design
- Fluorine coating on the front optical element
One Lens, Extraordinary Perspectives
The Sony FE 8–14mm F3.5 G lets you change the character of your shot with a simple turn of the zoom ring. At 8mm, it creates a circular fisheye image on a full-frame sensor, while at 14mm it offers a screen size fisheye that fills the entire frame. Between these two extremes, you can seamlessly select the perspective to suit the scene and your creative intent without needing to change lenses. The extremely wide 180° angle of view allows you to capture the entire environment and work distinctively with the characteristic fisheye distortion.
High Sharpness Across the Entire Frame
The optical design of the Sony G Lens series uses extra-low dispersion (ED) glass and aspherical optical elements, which help maintain high resolution and suppress chromatic aberrations from the centre to the edges of the image. You will appreciate the detailed rendering for landscapes, architecture, and scenes where the extremely wide angle of view includes a large number of fine elements.
Get Closer and Emphasise Perspective
A minimum focusing distance of just 0.15m and a maximum magnification of 0.22× allow you to get the lens very close to your subject. At the same time, the wide surroundings remain part of the composition, so you can create impressive shots with a prominent subject in the foreground and a vast environment in the background. The Sony FE 8–14mm F3.5 G thus opens up creative possibilities when photographing people, architecture, nature, and details from unusual angles. The optical design also allows you to work with a smoothly blurred background.
A Compact Lens with an Extraordinarily Wide View
Despite its fisheye range, the Sony FE 8–14mm F3.5 G lens weighs only 314g and measures 63.1 × 82.8mm. Its compact design makes it easy to shoot handheld, carry on your travels, and use with a gimbal. In addition, the internal zoom does not change the length of the lens when the focal length is altered, helping to maintain a stable balance of the setup. This means you can comfortably use the lens for sports, landscape, architecture, and urban photography.
Fast Focusing for Spontaneous Moments
The linear motor ensures fast and precise autofocus and tracking of moving subjects, so you can react to sporting action, the movement of people, or other rapidly changing situations. The lens also effectively suppresses changes in the angle of view during refocusing (focus breathing), which contributes to smoother recordings, and the drive operates quietly, which you'll also appreciate when shooting video. For manual work, Linear Response MF is available, providing direct and intuitive feedback from the focusing ring.
Ready for Photography and Video
The compact design makes handheld operation easy and also allows the lens to be used on a stabiliser or other support. The Sony FE 8–14mm F3.5 G offers separate focus, zoom, and aperture rings, a focus hold button, and an AF/MF/FH mode switch. The aperture ring switch lets you choose between a stepped setting suitable for photography or a smooth, clickless operation for video. The dust and moisture-resistant design and fluorine coating on the front element ensure reliable use, even outdoors.
On-Lens Control
The Sony FE 8–14mm F3.5 G offers direct access to the most important functions for both photography and video. It features a focus ring, zoom ring, and aperture ring, a programmable focus hold button, an AF/MF/FH switch, a zoom lock, and an aperture ring click switch. A gel filter holder is integrated at the rear, and a template for cutting them out is also included in the package.
Technical Specifications
- Mount: Sony E
- Format: 35mm Full Frame
- Focal Length: 8–14mm
- Equivalent Focal Length on APS-C: 12–21mm
- Full Frame Angle of View: 180°
- APS-C Angle of View: 180–116°
- Maximum Aperture: F3.5
- Minimum Aperture: F22
- Lens Construction: 13 groups / 16 elements
- Number of Aperture Blades: 7
- Circular Aperture: Yes
- Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.15m
- Maximum Magnification: 0.22×
- Zoom: Manual
- Image Stabilisation: Uses the in-body stabilisation of a compatible camera
- Dimensions: 63.1 × 82.8mm
- Weight: 314g
- Rear Gel Filter Holder
- Lens Hood: ALC-SH186
- Package includes front lens cap, rear cap ALC-R1EM, and a filter template
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| Warranty: | 24 months |
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