Configuration, MTF, Control

Configuration diagram of lens showing locations of AA (Advanced Aspherical), Super ED glass, and ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements

Lens Configuration

Impeccable Sony G Lens design emphasises a graceful balance between high resolution and gorgeous background bokeh to enhance the artist?s vision.



[1] Advanced aspherical lens (AA lens) (%) [2] Aspherical lens [3] Super ED glass [4] ED (extra-low dispersion) glass
MTF (modulation transfer function) charts

MTF Chart

MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) describes how well a lens can reproduce fine details, measured as the degree of contrast achieved between finely spaced lines.

[1] Contrast (%)   [2] Distance from optical center of lens (mm)   [3] At 70 mm / Max. aperture   [4] At 70 mm / F8 aperture   [5] At 200 mm / Max. aperture   [6] At 200 mm / F8 aperture

[7] Spatial frequency   [8] 10 line pairs / mm   [9] 30 line pairs / mm   [10] Radial values   [11] Tangential values

Advantages of Sony's lenses for video shooting

Learn the four unique advantages of using Sony's E-mount lens for video shooting. The combination of Sony's lenses and cameras will enhance your video creation experience.

Lens Controls

Product image showing left side view of lens body with numbered labels showing (1) Lens hood index, (2) Focusing ring (3) Focus hold button, (4), Zooming ring, (5), Focal-length scale, (6), Focus mode switch, (7) Full-time direct manual focus switch, (8) Focus-range limiter, (9) SteadyShot switch (10) SteadyShot mode switch
1. Lens hood index / 2. Focusing ring / 3. Focus hold button / 4. Zooming ring / 5. Focal-length scale / 6. Focus mode switch / 7. Full-time direct manual focus switch / 8. Focus-range limiter / 9. SteadyShot switch / 10. SteadyShot mode switch
Product image showing right side view of lens body with numbered labels showing (11) Tripod-mounting collar, (12) Zoom lock switch
11. Tripod-mounting collar / 12. Zoom lock switch