Release Issued by Sony:
Sony introduces three new lenses
Versatile, high performance standard zoom DT 16-105mm F3.5‑5.6
Ultra high magnification zoom DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Compact, affordable telephoto zoom DT 55-200mm F4‑5.6
One further lens in development:
G-Series high performance, high quality telephoto zoom 70-300mm F4.5-5.6G SSM
α lens range grows
A choice of new high-quality lenses expands the exciting creative possibilities of the α 700 and the complete α digital SLR camera system.
Three new models include a versatile standard zoom, a high magnification zoom and an easy-to-carry telephoto zoom offering superb performance and value for money.
There’s now a wide range of more than twenty quality optics compatible with the Sony α digital SLR camera system, including G-Series and Carl Zeiss® lenses to satisfy the most demanding photo enthusiast. The complete α line-up ranges from super-wide angle, macro and zoom lenses to specialist Smooth Trans Focus and reflex super telephoto models.
A premium G-Series telephoto zoom is also in development, further increasing the choice of quality optics for the discerning photographer seeking uncompromised performance and functionality.
DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 (SAL 16105)
Supplied as standard with the DSLR-α 700 P kit, this new standard zoom offers a 35mm equivalent focal range of 24-157.5mm Designed specifically for optimum performance with APS-C type sensors, this versatile standard zoom delivers high image quality at all focal lengths from very wide angle to medium telephoto.
The extremely compact design incorporates one ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass lens element plus two glass aspherical lens elements to suppress chromatic aberration and assure excellent contrast across the zoom range. 3-step lens barrel technology enables a compact, lightweight lens design with a 6.6x magnification range.
DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 specification:
Lens configuration: 15 elements in 11 groups
Min. focus: 0.4m
Max. magnification ratio: 0.29x
Dimensions (Max. Ø x L): 72 x 83 mm
Weight: approx. 470g
Supplied accessory: petal hood
Availability: Beginning November 2007
DT18-250mm F3.5-6.3 (SAL 18250)
This powerful zoom lens boasts a 14x range for outstanding versatility. Offering a 35mm equivalent focal range of 27–375mm, it represents an excellent all-in-one APS-C imaging solution with minimised size and weight, plus a high close up capability up to 0.29x magnification. It’s the ideal lens for travelling photographers seeking a wide telephoto range from a single lens.
DT18-250mm F3.5-6.3 specification:
Lens configuration: 16 elements in 13 groups
Min. focus: 0.45 m
Max. magnification ratio: 0.29x
Dimensions (Max.Ø x L): 75 x 86 mm
Weight: approx. 440 g
Supplied accessory: petal hood
Availability: Beginning October 2007
DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 (SAL55200)
This light, compact, and affordable telephoto zoom is designed specifically to produce excellent results with APS-C sized sensors. It covers a highly practical medium telephoto range with a 35mm equivalent focal range of 82.5–300mm.
DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 specification:
Lens configuration: 13 elements in 9 groups
Min. focus: 0.95 m
Max. magnification ratio: 0.29x
Dimensions (Max.Øx L): 71.5 x 85 mm
Weight: approx. 295 g
Supplied accessory: circular hood
Availability: mid-October 2007
70-300mm F4.5-5.6G SSM (SAL70300G) – In development
Currently in development, a new G-Series telephoto zoom lens offers a 35mm equivalent focal range of 105–450mm. High-grade G-Series optics are complemented by an extremely quiet, responsive SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) drive system for fast, accurate autofocus. With superb contrast across the entire zoom range and a minimum focusing distance of only 1.2m, it’s equally suited to portraits and sports photography.
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