Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Lens, HVL-F45RM Wireless Radio Flash Announced !
Along with new Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS lens, Sony today also announced a new budget prime lens FE 85mm f/1.8. This lens costs $598.00 in US, now available for pre-order at (Amazon.com/B&H Photo Video / Adorama.com). Shipping date is in March. Sony also announced a new HVL-F45RM Wireless Radio Flash for Sony A-mount and E-mount cameras, it costs $398.00 in US.
Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Features:
- E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
- One Extra-Low Dispersion Element
- Double Linear AF Motor
- Customizable Focus Hold Button
- Rounded Nine-Blade Diaphragm
Sony HVL-F45RM Wireless Radio Flash Features:
- 2.4 GHz Radio Transceiver with 98′ Range
- Compatible with Sony ADI / P-TTL
- Guide Number: 148′ at ISO 100 and 105mm
- Zoom Range: 24-105mm (15mm with Panel)
- Tilts from -8 to 150°
- Rotates Left & Right 180°
- Radio or Optical TTL Commander or Remote
- LED Light with 400 lux Output at 1.6′
- Flash Distribution and Memory Settings
- Dust- & Moisture-Resistant Construction
Preview Videos:
Specs:
| Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS | Sony FE 85mm F1.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Principal specifications | ||
| Lens type | Prime lens | |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
| Focal length | 100 mm | 85 mm |
| Image stabilization | Yes | No |
| Lens mount | Sony FE | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F2.8 | F1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | F20 | F22 |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 11 | 9 |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 14 | 9 |
| Groups | 10 | 8 |
| Special elements / coatings | ED and aspherical elements, Nano AR coating | ED elements |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.57 m (22.44″) | 0.80 m (31.5″) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.25× | 0.13× |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Piezoelectric | Linear Motor |
| Full time manual | Yes | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Distance scale | No | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Focus distance limiter | Yes | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 700 g (1.54 lb) | 371 g (0.82 lb) |
| Diameter | 85 mm (3.35″) | 78 mm (3.07″) |
| Length | 118 mm (4.65″) | 82 mm (3.23″) |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Filter thread | 72.0 mm | 67.0 mm |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
| Hood product code | ALC-SH174 | ALC-SH150 |
| Tripod collar | No | |