Sony 14mm F1.8 G Master Lens

This week the release of the Sony 14mm F1.8 G Master lens was announced. I’m crossposting from Sony Mirrorless Pro because this is a lens I’ll carry with me on the bike.

In a boxy bike bag.

Super-light, super-small, and super-sharp, the 14mm F1.8 is an ultra-wide prime lens and the only one like it on the market. Just back from the first trip since before times, packing light is still a top priority.

More lenses like this don’t exist because they’re very difficult to manufacture. Sony’s ten-year lead in mirrorless means they can make such a technological marvel. I’ve shot with the only other 14mm and it seems enormous in comparison. Glass adapted from a DSLR instead of designed specifically for mirrorless bodies adds unnecessary bulk and weight.

Sony 14mm F1.8 G Master

Besides offering extraordinary resolution, the lens fits in the palm of your hand. It weighs 16.3 ounces and is 4 inches long by 3 3/8s wide. Here’s the introduction video.

Sony 14mm F1.8 G Master Lens

 

Preorder the lens now from B&H or Amazon for $1600. Also, see the 14mm photo gallery on Sony.com. Commenting on the launch, Yang Cheng, Vice President, Imaging Solutions, Sony Electronics Inc. said,

This lens sets a new standard for 14mm primes, by delivering extraordinary corner-to-corner resolution and advanced autofocus capabilities in a compact design that has never before been realized in this focal length.

It certainly does. Expect the Sony 14mm F1.8 G Master to produce beautiful bokeh and with a 9.8-inch minimum focus distances, perfect close-ups of bike parts. The built-in petal hood protects the front glass element and effectively blocks extraneous light that can cause flare and ghosting. Like all G Masters, the combination of coatings and extreme aspherical elements means you’ll spend little to no time fixing images in post. Sharpness in the corners means you can compose a wide-angle with a body like the a1 and crop too.

When I get the lens in for review, I’ll shoot astrophotography, landscape, and more with it, from the Methow. An ultra-wide opens up new views and capabilities for creatives who photograph by bike.

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