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The World’s First Telephoto Zoom Lens Designed for Wedding, Portrait, Indoor Sports, Photo and Video Professionals with a Maximum Focal Length of 150 mm and Constant F2 Aperture
Sony today introduces the FE 50-150mm F2 GM, the world’s firsti telephoto zoom lens with a maximum focal length of 150 mm and F2 aperture. This lens features a standard focal length of 50mm at the wide-angle end and combines an open aperture of F2 with high resolution comparable to that of a prime lens.
This allows for a wide range of scenarios with just one lens for various situations and subjects. As part of Sony’s renowned G Master™ series, the FE 50-150mm F2 GM offers an exceptional combination of high resolution and stunning bokeh, enhancing the imaging results for professionals using the Sony Alpha camera system.
“The FE 50-150mm F2 GM marks a pivotal milestone in Sony’s commitment to pushing creative possibilities,” said Yann Salmon-Legagneur, Head of Marketing, Imaging Products and Solutions, Sony Europe. “By delivering a constant F2 aperture across its zoom range, this lens offers Sony Alpha users with an all-in-one solution that comparable to multiple prime lenses like a 50mm, 85mm, and 135mm.
This innovation expands the versatility professionals need to capture remarkable imagery in both photography and video.”
- B&H Photo: Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM $3898
- Adorama: Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM $3898
- Amazon: Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM $3898
Exceptional Image Quality and Smooth F2 Bokeh
The FE 50-150mm F2 GM’s internal optical design plays a crucial role in producing its exceptional image quality. By integrating two XA (extreme aspherical) elements, two Super ED (extra-low dispersion) glass elements, and three ED elements, the lens effectively suppresses aberrations, ensuring sharp, high-contrast imagery across the entire zoom range.
Additionally, the floating focusing system enables a minimum focusing distance of 0.4m at the wide end and a maximum magnification of 0.20 for detailed shooting.
The FE 50-150mm F2 GM’s constant F2 aperture creates beautifully smooth bokeh, making it an ideal choice for portrait, wedding, and event photographers aiming to isolate subjects with a shallow depth of field. A newly developed 11-blade circular aperture further enhances the signature G Master bokeh. When shooting videos, the lens delivers stunning cinematic results and exceptional clarity.
In addition, Sony’s proprietary “Nano AR Coating II,” applied uniformly across the entire lens surface, significantly reduces ghosting and flare even in backlit conditions, delivering clear and crisp imagery.
Internal Zoom and Compact Design
Measuring at approximately 7-7/8 inches (200 mm) in length and weighing approximately 1,340gii, the FE 50-150mm F2 GM offers remarkable portability considering its impressive combination of wide zoom range and bright aperture.
This lens is ideal for both handheld and gimbal use with its featured internal zoom design that maintains the lens’s length and weight balance despite focal length changes. With its practical design, this lens serves as a versatile, all-in-one solution for those seeking a standard 50mm through 150mm telephoto range.
Fast and Precise Autofocus Performance
Equipped with four XD (extreme dynamic) linear motors and Sony’s advanced control algorithms, the FE 50-150mm F2 GM delivers fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus (AF). This high-performance AF system is compatible with Sony’s Alpha 9 III, supporting continuous shooting at up to 120 frames per second with full AF/AE trackingiii. With a fast AF system and a versatile 50-150 mm zoom range, the lens excels at capturing fast-paced indoor sports, portraits and events.
Cinematic Video Production
Designed with filmmakers in mind, the FE 50-150mm F2 GM minimises focus breathing and is compatible with Sony’s Breathing Compensationiv feature on select Alpha cameras. Linear Response MF ensures intuitive manual focus control, while the lens’s internal zoom design maintains stability even while zooming mounted on gimbals.
Additionally, the XD linear motors operate quietly to prevent unwanted noise from being captured during recording.
Built for durability, the FE 50-150mm F2 GM features a robust dust- and moisture-resistant designv. A fluorine coating on the front element repels contaminants, making it easy to clean and ensuring the lens remains in top condition even in challenging environments.
Pricing and Availability
The FE 50-150mm F2 GM will be available at the beginning of June 2025 for €4,400 / £3,800 / $3898
- B&H Photo: Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM $3898
- Adorama: Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM $3898
- Amazon: Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM $3898
Sony makes 50-150GM that sits awkwardly in between 28-70GM and Tamron 35-150, charges 3.5 grand USD > Internet : INNOVATION~
Your fanboy eyes are blurring your vision. Reread the article to see where you fcked up.
Starting a meaningful conversation with you would be a waste of time judging by the tone of your original post. You wanted to jab at Sony so you saw what you wanted to see.
I would order a lens like that at $3500 and it looks like neuro as well so you are clueless on lens R&D and pricing. Canon won't be asking for your insight anytime soon 🤣
So what are you doing here? You could just say you want it and ignore my comment.
I will jab Sony all day because Sony punishes a1 users, which I was. For an expensive flagship, I get treated like peasants, and you expect me to keep kissing $ony's a$$? You can do it. 😉
I did like the 135/2L a lot, but found myself using the 70-200/2.8 II much more. I’ve been occasionally tempted by the RF 135/1.8 but much less frequently since getting the 85/1.2L DS.
Saw your bullcrap comment and called you out on it since no one else did yet.
Canon doesn't give a damn about you either, just your money. They do not know you by name nor give you exclusive flagship owner treatment. How do I know? You're not the only one that owned flagships.
It is not just a Sony fanboy thing either.
Canon users do it here all of the time.
If I was just starting out. The two f2 Zooms would be enough to get Me in to the Sony ecosystem.
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Unreasonable request: Make it a 70-170mm. The extra 20mm probably blows up the weight and cost, but I can dream.