Sony has announced the FE 50-150mm F2 GM, introducing what they’re calling the world’s first telephoto zoom lens with a maximum focal length of 150mm and constant F2 aperture. Set to be available in early June 2025, this new addition to Sony’s G Master series aims to provide filmmakers with a versatile focal range in a single lens package. While Sony is still letting us wait for long-overdue upgrades to their Alpha and Sony Cinema lines of cameras, and shortly after announcing the Sony VENICE Extension System Mini, they just released a new medium-to-telephoto zoom lens, the Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GM. The lens features a 50-150mm focal range (equivalent to 75-225mm on APS-C cameras) with a constant F2 aperture throughout. Weighing 1,340g (47.3 oz) and measuring 102.8 x 200mm, the lens has been designed with internal zoom mechanisms that maintain the same physical length regardless of focal position—a particularly valuable feature for gimbal-based setups. Key specs for filmmakers Sony has implemented several design elements specifically targeting video production challenges: Minimized focus breathing, addressing a common issue in video work when changing focus Compatibility with Sony’s Breathing Compensation feature on select Alpha cameras Linear Response MF for intuitive manual focus control during filming Four XD (extreme dynamic) linear motors for quiet autofocus operation Fast aperture, close focus distance, internal zoom The lens’s constant F2 aperture across the zoom range should provide filmmakers with consistent exposure and depth of field control while reframing shots. This feature may prove particularly valuable for...
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Published By: CineD - Yesterday
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- Sony Introduces the World’s First f/2 Telephoto Zoom Lens to Reach a Maximum Focal Length of 150mm
NoFilmSchool (Yesterday) - Designed for all types of high-end photography needs as well as a host of professional video applications, the new Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM lens is set to be a world’s first from the popular electronics brand. For the “world’s first” aspect, the Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM lens will... - 24 hours
- Just announced: New Sony 50-150mm f/2.0 GM lens
SonyAlphaRumors (Yesterday) - Preorders: BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotoerhardt, Fotokoch, WexUK. Reviews: Hands-on at Explora. Youtube reviews: Official product video: Poll: The post Just announced: New Sony 50-150mm f/2.0 GM lens first appeared on sonyalpharumors.... - Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM
News Shooter (Yesterday) - Sony has announced its new FE 50-150mm f/2 GM zoom. The lens offers not only a good range but also a fast, constant f-stop. The FE 50-150mm f/2 GM now joins the FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM, FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II, FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II, FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM... - Press text: Sony Electronics Launches FE 50-150MM F2 GM SonyAlphaRumors (Yesterday) - Preorders: BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotoerhardt, Fotokoch, WexUK. Sony Electronics Launches FE 50-150MM F2 GM The World’s Firsti Telephoto Zoom Lens with a Maximum Focal Length of 150 mm and Constant F2 Aperture Designed for Wedding, Portrait, Indoor Sports, Photo, and Video Professionals Sony Electronics Inc. introduces the FE 50-150mm F2...
- Sony China to hold 15th anniversary event on April 25th SonyAlphaRumors (Yesterday) - Sony China is advertising a special event on April 25th for the 15th anniversary. For sure they are going to display the new 50-150mm f/2.0 GM lens! – REMINDER: On April 23 at 3pm Sony will announce the new 50-150mm f/2.0 GM lens! Preorder at Amazon, BHphoto, Fotoerhardt, Fotokoch, WexUK....
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- New Sony 50-150mm f/2.0 GM likely to be announced on April 23 SonyAlphaRumors (2 days ago) - I’m not 100% sure yet, but it’s very likely that Sony will announce the new 50-150mm f/2.0 GM lens this Wednesday at 3pm London time. According to one source we will ‘only’ get this lens announcement. I’ve heard of another Sony lens coming soon…. but more likely this lens will...
