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Sony FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G Full-frame Wide Angle E-Mount Cinema Zoom: Smooth Bokeh, Floating Focus Mechanism, and Reduces Field Curvature, Astigmatism & Color Distortion

Sony FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G Lens: Image Courtesy of Sony

This is an update to the previous blog, Sony PXW-FX9 4K Recording Camera with Full-frame Sensor 6K (Oversampling Only): 561-point Phase-detection AF Sensor, Fast Hybrid AF, Dual Base ISO, Low Noise, 15+ Stops Dynamic Range, Electronic Variable ND Filter, Soft Facial Tones, Effective Bokeh Through Shallow Depth of Field.

The following video presents Sony | Lens | FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G | Product Feature:
FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G [SELC1635G] Explore new artistic possibilities and precise creative control with Cinema Lens Series – the refined expression of Sony’s technological expertise for uncompromising content creators. This wide angle zoom lens is optimised for digital cinematography, documentary production and other premium content produced with full-frame cameras such as the FX9 and VENICE.

FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G Cinema Lens Series full-frame wide angle zoom with advanced optical performance, operability and intelligent shooting functions.
Unlimited expression for content creators…

PRESS RELEASE

Sony Unveils Full-frame E-Mount Cinema Lens FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G, Designed for High Optical Performance and Reliable Operability
Sony FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G

Sony FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G


Sony Electronics – 09/13/2019

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — At IBC 2019 in Amsterdam, Sony today introduced a new full-frame E-mount, 16-35mm lens (FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G) to accompany the newly announced FX9 full-frame camera. The lens offers high optical performance, reliable operability and intelligent shooting functions for cinematographers. It is compatible with the full range of E-mount cameras from Alpha™ Interchangeable lens cameras to VENICE, bringing unprecedented creative flexibility for all content creators. Sony also announced their intention to expand the FE C Cinema Lens line-up going forward.

Sony FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G: Compatibility with a wide range of accessories including matte boxes and follow focus systems

Sony FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G: Compatibility with a wide range of accessories including matte boxes and follow focus systems

“The performance of our new E-mount Cinema Lens series offers filmmakers greater creative freedom and helps them concentrate on their artistic vision.  Compatible with the full range of E-mount cameras, our “One Mount” solution is the most powerful system designed for today and for the future,” comments Neal Manowitz, deputy president for Imaging Products and Solutions Americas at Sony Electronics.

Lens for a new age of full-frame video shooting
The new lens is compatible with the intelligent shooting functions of E-mount. Paired with the new full-frame FX9 camera, it supports fast and accurate auto focus, making it possible to track quick-moving subjects while maintaining a shallow depth of field.

Stunning bokeh and corner-to-corner resolution
The two XA (Extreme Aspherical) elements with extreme surface precision of 0.01-micron, together with circular 11-blade apertures, deliver beautifully smooth bokeh in every frame. The two XA elements and three aspheric lenses are positioned in a way that effectively reduces field curvature, astigmatism and, in combination with two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glasses, reduces color distortion. Additionally, floating focus employs two focusing groups, providing outstanding resolution at every zoom position. Nano AR (Anti Reflection) coating drastically reduces flare and ghost phenomenon.

Sony FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G: Floating Focus mechanism

Sony FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G: Floating Focus mechanism

Excellent operability with three independent rings, remote control from the camera, and a detachable servo zoom

Sony FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G with detachable servo zoom

Sony FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G with detachable servo zoom

The new E-mount lens further offers accurate and precise operability thanks to three independent rings for focus, zoom and iris that content creators can manipulate to get the exact results they desire. The linear response Manual Focus (MF) feature provides direct adjustment for precise and repeatable manual focusing. The focus ring with a large rotation angle also includes a distance scale, which makes it possible to quickly and easily set the same focus position during scenes that need to be shot repeatedly.

Sony FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G with detachable servo zoom

Sony FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G with detachable servo zoom

The new range also supports a number of lens accessories to facilitate a variety of different shooting styles. The industry standard 0.8mm pitch gear on each lens ring provides the option to use follow focus and remote actuators. Equally, the widely-available 115mm diameter matte box and lens support can be used to aid accurate, responsive and precise operability. Additional functions include a de-clickable iris ring that prevents unintended iris change during shooting, the option to reverse the rotation direction of the zoom ring to be fitted with user’s preference and detachable servo zoom that provides smooth zooming expression.

Sony FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G with detachable servo zoom, lens hood and grip

Sony FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G with detachable servo zoom, lens hood and grip

The new 16-35mm (FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G) will be available in Spring 2020.

Sony FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G

Sony FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G

To learn more about the new cinema lens, visit Sony stand (A10, Hall 13) at IBC 2019 September 13th-17th. For more information please visit www.pro.sony/ibc

About Sony Electronics Inc.
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