Not lengthy after the announcement of the Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM lens, Sony has introduced us one other fixed aperture f/2 lens—this time within the vary of 50-150mm. The brand new Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM lens takes on the exterior look of their different telephoto lens choices, with a principally white exterior—presumably as a result of this lens will stay cooler for individuals corresponding to sports activities and wildlife photographers. Different issues you will discover on this lens are the traditional switches and dials you’ve got come to count on from a contemporary lens. It has an aperture ring with a locking change and a declick change. The lens additionally has three customizable buttons, an MF/AF change, and a full-time DMF change. However one factor you will notice lacking is the picture stabilization change—that is as a result of this lens, sadly, doesn’t have any stabilization throughout the lens.
On the plus facet, although, the zooming performance of this lens is totally inside, and the focusing will likely be extraordinarily quick and correct with using 4 XD linear focusing motors. When it comes to dimension and weight, the lens is just about the identical top because the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II Lens, although, due to the f/2 fixed aperture, the 50-150mm will likely be each wider and heavier.
So, who is that this lens for? I believe sports activities photographers will love this vary paired with the fixed f/2 aperture. And as a portrait and documentary photographer myself, I do know I’d love this lens for what I do. The one actual disadvantage with this lens at first look is the worth tag. Coming in at $3,898, the one individuals who will purchase Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM lens are individuals who actually understand how and why it must be a part of their digital camera package.
