News Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS & FE 16mm F1.8 G Lenses Announced

[Tim Mayo]

So we have two new lenses from Sony today, the FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS and the Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G.

The FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS will cost $2,898.00 in the US or £2,549.00 in the UK. The FE 16mm F1.8 G is priced at a more affordable $798.00 or £849.00 in the UK. Both lenses should be available in March.

Is anyone here tempted? I wouldn't mind trying out the 400-800 at some point but it's not a lens that I feel I really need right now.

Steve Perry's review of the 400-800 is worth watching if you would like to learn more about this lens:

And here's Sony's promo video:

Or if the 16mm appeals more then Gordon Laing's review is worth a watch:

And here's Sony's promo video:

 

[iamdlewis]

I would also say that Jan Wegener's review of the 400-800

Jan basically approves of the lens for use in areas outside of forest areas and prefers it over the 200-600. Seems the rumors of it not being sharp were false.

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

If I were an A7C-II owner, I'd be tempted by the 16mm. Its like me: Cheap, Compromised and occasionally Sharp

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

Another review of the 16mm:

Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G Review: Worthwhile Compromises for Compactness

A very impressive ultra-wide prime lens for hybrid creators.

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