Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G, FE 40mm F2.5 G and FE 50mm F2.5 G Announced

Sony has introduced three new full-frame E-mount prime lenses: a 24mm F2.8 G, 40mm F2.5 G and a 50mm F2.5 G.

All three lenses have the same price tag of $599.00 (US) and the same dimensions of 64 x 45mm (2.5 x 1.8 in.). Both the 40mm and 500mm also weigh the same at 173 g (0.38 lb), whereas the 24mm is just a little lighter at 162 g (0.36 lb).

Aspherical elements have been used in all of the lenses to maintain high resolution and reduce aberrations, the 24mm and 50mm lenses also use ED (extra-low dispersion) glass to reduce chromatic aberrations and fringing.

Dual linear motors are used for fast and quiet autofocus. The minimum focus distance is 0.18m (7.1″) for the 24mm, 0.25 m (9.84″) for the 40mm and 0.31 m (12.2″) for the 50mm.

The 40mm and 50mm have magnification ratios of 0.23x and 0.21x, respectively, while the 24mm is 0.19x.

Each of the lenses has a physical aperture ring, which can be clicked or de-clicked, a linear-response manual focus ring, an AF/MF switch, and a customizable focus hold button.

The filter diameter of 49mm is shared by all three lenses and Sony claims that these metal-clad (aluminum) lenses are weather and dust-resistant, and each lens comes with a rubber gasket seal around the lens mount.

All three lenses will cost $599 (US) / £630 / €700 each and should start shipping in Europe in April and May in the US.

Early Reviews

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Specifications

	24mm F2.8	40mm F2.5	50mm F2.5
Lens type	Prime	Prime	Prime
Max Format size	35mm FF	40mm FF	50mm FF
Focal length	24mm	40mm	50mm
Image stabilization	No	No	No
Lens mount	Sony FE	Sony FE	Sony FE
Maximum aperture	F2.8	F2.5	F2.5
Minimum aperture	F22	F22	F22
Aperture ring	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of diaphragm blades	7	7	7
Elements	8	9	9
Groups	7	9	9
Special elements / coatings	1 ED + 3 aspherical elements	3 aspherical elements	1 ED and 2 aspherical elements
Minimum focus	0.18 m (7.09″)	0.25 m (9.84″)	0.31 m (12.2″)
Maximum magnification	0.19×	0.23×	0.21×
Autofocus	Yes	Yes	Yes
Motor type	Linear Motor	Linear Motor	Linear Motor
Full time manual	Yes	Yes	Yes
Focus method	Internal	Internal	Internal
Distance scale	No	No	No
DoF scale	No	No	No
Weight	162 g (0.36 lb)	173 g (0.38 lb)	174 g (0.38 lb)
Diameter	68 mm (2.68″)	68 mm (2.68″)	68 mm (2.68″)
Length	45 mm (1.77″)	45 mm (1.77″)	45 mm (1.77″)
Materials	Aluminum alloy	Aluminum alloy	Aluminum alloy
Weather Sealing	Yes	Yes	Yes
Colour	Black	Black	Black
Filter thread	49 mm	49 mm	49 mm
Hood supplied	Yes	Yes	Yes

Further details and sample images can be found on Sony’s product pages for these lenses:

• 24mm F2.8 G
• 40mm F2.5 G
• 50mm F2.5 G