Sony Announces FE 400-800mm f6.3-8 G OSS, Sony’s Longest Zoom Lens to Date and FE 16mm f1.8 G, Ultra-Wide Prime Lens
Published 6:00 am Wednesday, February 26, 2025
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YouTube First Look Video on FE 400-800mm f6.3-8, More Tech Info at B&H: Sony expands its G-series lineup with two new lenses catering to vastly different shooting needs: Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G and FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS Sony’s longest zoom lens designed for wildlife, sports, and birding enthusiasts.
NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — B&H is pleased to share two new lenses from Sony: the FE 16mm f/1.8 G, a compact ultra-wide prime ideal for vloggers and video creators, and the FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS, Sony’s longest zoom lens designed for wildlife, sports, and birding enthusiasts. Both lenses reinforce Sony’s commitment to performance, portability, and affordability, blurring the lines between G and GM optics while offering unique advantages over existing options.
Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G Lens
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1881960-REG/sony_fe_16mm_f_1_8_g.html
Key Features
- Full-Frame | f/1.8
- Ultrawide Prime Lens
- Dual XD Linear AF Motors, Internal Focus
- Focus Hold Button, AF/MF Switch
- Physical Aperture Ring
- Compact & Lightweight Form Factor
Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS Lens
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1881961-REG/sony_fe_400_800mm_f_6_3_8_g.html
The Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G is a lightweight yet powerful ultra-wide prime that fits between Sony’s 14mm f/1.8 GM and 20mm f/1.8 G. Unlike many ultra-wide lenses, it features a non-bulbous front element, allowing 67mm screw-in filters—a major advantage for landscape and video shooters. Despite its 16mm field of view, the lens remains highly portable at 2.90 x 2.95 in and 0.67 lb, making it an excellent choice for handheld and gimbal use. Autofocus is handled by two XD linear motors, supporting fast, silent performance and 120 fps AF tracking, with low focus breathing and internal focusing making it ideal for video work.
Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS Lens
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1881961-REG/sony_fe_400_800mm_f_6_3_8_g.html
Key Features
- Full-Frame | f/6.3 to f/8
- G Series Super-Telephoto Zoom
- Dual Linear Motors, Internal Zoom
- Focus Limiter Switch
- Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization
- Short Rotational Throw
- 1.4x & 2x Teleconverter Compatibility
- Fixed, Rotating Tripod Collar
At the other end of the spectrum, the Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS is a super-telephoto zoom that extends Sony’s reach beyond the existing 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS. Designed for wildlife, birding, and sports photographers, this lens boasts an internal zoom mechanism that maintains balance during handheld and gimbal use, along with a short rotational throw for quick focal adjustments. It is teleconverter-compatible, reaching 1120mm with a 1.4x TC and 1600mm with a 2x TC, while dual XD linear motors ensure fast, accurate autofocus even at extreme focal lengths. Optical SteadyShot stabilization includes three distinct modes, along with a focus limiter and three focus hold buttons for advanced control. Despite its extended range, the lens remains relatively compact at 4.71 x 13.62 in and weighs 5.45 lb (including its fixed, rotating tripod foot).
These two lenses highlight Sony’s growing emphasis on usability and functionality, ensuring that photographers and videographers get specialized tools tailored to real-world needs. The Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G offers an ultra-wide perspective with the flexibility and practicality that creators demand, while the FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS delivers unprecedented reach in an accessible, portable design. Together, they represent Sony’s continued investment in high-performance glass that provides premium results without the premium price tag.
With these releases, Sony is not just expanding its lens lineup but redefining expectations for what G-series lenses can offer. Whether you’re capturing immersive wide-angle footage or tracking distant wildlife with stunning clarity, these new lenses ensure that content creators and professionals alike have the right tools for the job.
YouTube First Look Video on Sony FE 400-800:
YouTube First Look Video on Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G Lens:
Learn more about Sony FE 400-800mm f6.3-8 G OSS and FE 16mm f1.8 G lenses
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