Quick Overview
- Full-Frame | f/4 to f/22
- Ultra-Wide Standard Zoom
- Fast Internal Focusing System
- Supports Micro-Step Aperture Control
- Fluorine Coatings
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
- Dust & Moisture-Resistant Construction
- Filter Size - 72mm (Front)
Product Description
A groundbreaking standard zoom lens for everyday use, the ultra-wide Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G spans a popular and versatile range of focal lengths in a compact and lightweight form. Designed to accommodate new trends in shooting styles popular among vloggers and content creators, this ultra-wide to portrait-length zoom provides excellent edge-to-edge sharpness and outstanding image quality for all your imaging needs. Offering an expansive field of view to suit selfie, landscape, cityscape, and other wide-angle applications, this lens also offers fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance as well as excellent close-up performance at all focal lengths.A groundbreaking standard zoom lens for everyday use, the ultra-wide Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G spans a popular and versatile range of focal lengths in a compact and lightweight form. Designed to accommodate new trends in shooting styles popular among vloggers and content creators, this ultra-wide to portrait-length zoom provides excellent edge-to-edge sharpness and outstanding image quality for all your imaging needs. Offering an expansive field of view to suit selfie, landscape, cityscape, and other wide-angle applications, this lens also offers fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance as well as excellent close-up performance at all focal lengths.
G Lens Image Quality
Designed for demanding visual creators, this ultra-wide zoom offers no compromises regarding image quality, autofocus performance, or movie-making functionality.
- Engineered for use with full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, the lens's constant f/4 maximum aperture maintains consistent illumination throughout the entire zoom range.
- Features a combination of three ED elements, two AA elements, one ED aspherical element, and one standard aspherical element to effectively eliminate chromatic and spherical aberrations while also rendering excellent edge-to-edge sharpness and color fidelity.
- Rounded 9-blade aperture provides deep, soft bokeh.
Enhanced Autofocus and Video Capabilities
Offering an enhanced feature set for both still photography and videography, the FE 20-70mm f/4 G lens delivers fast focusing performance, improved tracking, and a series of attributes specifically designed for videographers.
- Two XD (extreme dynamic) linear motors provide smooth, silent, and precise autofocus performance as well as improved tracking performance for photos and videos.
- Internal focusing system maintains the overall length of the lens and does not rotate the lens barrel while focusing, enhancing the use of circular polarizers and variable ND filters.
- Updated optical design effectively eliminates focus breathing, focus shift, and axial shift to prevent unwanted movements and angle of view variations during movie recording.
- Aperture ring with On/Off click switch and iris lock switch prevents the aperture ring from being accidentally moved between the f/4 and f/22 settings.
- Optimized for filming, the lens supports active mode image stabilization and micro-step aperture control for smooth and seamless video capture.
- Two programmable focus hold buttons and a focus mode switch for intuitive focus control.
- Minimum focusing distance of 9.8" with excellent close-up performance at all focal lengths.
Handling and Design
Compact and lightweight, this highly-versatile ultra-wide standard zoom offers a unique and expansive field of view for everyday shooting.
- Hybrid construction uses both metal and plastic components to maximize both durability and a low weight design.
- Fluorine coating on front lens element repels water, dust, fingerprints, and other contaminants while also making it easier to clean the front of the lens.
- Dust and moisture-resistant design includes a rubber ring to seal the lens mount for working in inclement weather conditions.
| In The Box | Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G Lens (Sony E) Front Lens Cap Rear Lens cap Lens Hood Limited 1-Year Warranty |
|---|---|
| MFG Part# | SEL2070G |
| Condition | New |
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From ultra-wide 20 mm to 70 mm
With an unprecedented1 ultra-wide 20 mm to short-telephoto 70 mm zoom range, this versatile lens is an excellent choice for a wide range of movie and still subjects. The ultra-wide 20 mm end of the zoom range maintains a wide angle of view when shooting movies with a 16:9 or 2.35:1 aspect ratio that reduces view angle..jpg)
Outstanding G Lens image quality
With two AA (advanced aspherical) elements, one aspherical element, three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements, and one ED aspherical element, this state-of-the-art lens design corrects both chromatic and spherical aberration for high optical performance right out to the image edges, from ultra-wide 20 mm to 70 mm..jpg)
Excellent close-up performance
AA (advanced aspherical) elements help to achieve a minimum focus distance of 0.98 feet (wide) to 0.82 feet (telephoto) when using AF, and 0.82 feet throughout the zoom range when focusing manually. Maximum magnification is 0.39x for detailed close-ups. Close focus makes it easy to maneuver around small subjects to find the idea angle..jpg)
Constant F4 maximum aperture
A constant F4 maximum aperture offers greater flexibility in choosing apertures at any focal length. The selected aperture remains constant throughout the zoom range. There is no need to use extreme ISO settings at the telephoto end of the range, and high shutter speeds can be used as needed to achieve the desired effect..jpg)
Compact, lightweight, mobile design
This compact, lightweight lens combines state-of-the-art optical design with Sony's high-thrust XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motor technology. Used with a compact mirrorless body, it can deliver superb image quality in any situation at focal lengths from ultra-wide to short telephoto. A great choice for shooting with minimum gear..jpg)
Peak AF performance for stills and movies
Two XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motors achieve fast, quiet, smooth focus drive with up to 60% higher AF speed2 and up to two times2 better performance while tracking2 for reliable, precise tracking. Moving subjects are reliably tracked when shooting continuous stills at up to 30fps3, and high-frame-rate movie capture is smooth..jpg)
Refined movie imagery
Advanced technology reduces focus breathing as well as focus and axial shift when zooming so that distracting image shifts are minimized. XD Linear Motors and a newly developed aperture unit dramatically reduce noise and vibration when shooting movies. The breathing compensation function provided in compatible α series bodies4 is also supported..jpg)
Active Mode5 supports ultra-wide images
Active Mode5 image stabilization in α series cameras works effectively at the ultra-wide 20 mm end of the zoom range, providing excellent image stabilization performance while maintaining a wide angle of view. This can be particularly useful for shooting smooth, stable handheld footage while walking..jpg)
Aperture ring with click ON/OFF switch
An independent aperture ring offers direct, intuitive aperture control. A click ON/OFF switch allows the aperture click stops to be turned off when smooth, seamless operation is required..jpg)
Focus hold buttons and focus mode switch
Customizable focus hold buttons are provided in two locations for easy access and control. Other functions can be assigned to the focus hold button from the body menus to match shooting needs. A focus mode switch makes it possible to switch between autofocus and manual focus on the fly, to quickly adapt to changing shooting conditions..jpg)
Dust and moisture resistant design6
A dust- and moisture-resistant design6 provides extra reliability for outdoor use in challenging conditions..jpg)
Fluorine front-element coating
The front lens element features a fluorine coating that repels fingerprints, dust, water, oil, and other contaminants, while making it easier to wipe off any contaminants that do become attached to the lens surface.| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Mount | Sony E-mount |
| Format | 35 mm full frame |
| Focal Length (mm) | 20–70 |
| 35 mm equivalent focal length (APS-C) | 30–105 |
| Lens Groups / Elements | 13–16 |
| Angle of View (35 mm) | 94°–34° |
| Angle of View (APS-C) | 70°–23°7 |
| Maximum aperture (F) | 4 |
| Minimum Aperture (F) | 22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Circular Aperture | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | Wide: 0.99 ft/Tele: 0.82 ft (AF), 0.82 ft (MF) (Wide: 0.30 m/Tele: 0.25 m (AF), 0.25 m (MF)) |
| Maximum Magnification ratio (x) | 0.39 |
| Filter Diameter (mm) | 72 |
| Image stabilization (SteadyShot) | - (body-integrated) |
| Zoom system | Manual |
| Teleconverter compatibility (x1.4) | - |
| Teleconverter compatibility (x2.0) | - |
| Hood Type | Petal shape, bayonet type |
| Size & Weight | |
| Dimensions (D x L) | 3.01 x 4" (78.7 x 99 mm) |
| Weight | 17.3 oz (488 g) |
Product Information provided by the Manufacturer
FE 20–70 mm F4 G
Redefines the standard zoom category with a focal length range that extends from ultra-wide 20 mm to 70 mm in a remarkably compact, lightweight full-frame lens with maximum aperture constant at F4.
From ultra-wide 20 mm to 70 mm
With an unprecedented1 ultra-wide 20 mm to short-telephoto 70 mm zoom range, this versatile lens is an excellent choice for a wide range of movie and still subjects. The ultra-wide 20 mm end of the zoom range maintains a wide angle of view when shooting movies with a 16:9 or 2.35:1 aspect ratio that reduces view angle.
Outstanding G Lens image quality
With two AA (advanced aspherical) elements, one aspherical element, three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements, and one ED aspherical element, this state-of-the-art lens design corrects both chromatic and spherical aberration for high optical performance right out to the image edges, from ultra-wide 20 mm to 70 mm.
Excellent close-up performance
AA (advanced aspherical) elements help to achieve a minimum focus distance of 0.98 feet (wide) to 0.82 feet (telephoto) when using AF, and 0.82 feet throughout the zoom range when focusing manually. Maximum magnification is 0.39x for detailed close-ups. Close focus makes it easy to maneuver around small subjects to find the idea angle.
Constant F4 maximum aperture
A constant F4 maximum aperture offers greater flexibility in choosing apertures at any focal length. The selected aperture remains constant throughout the zoom range. There is no need to use extreme ISO settings at the telephoto end of the range, and high shutter speeds can be used as needed to achieve the desired effect.
Compact, lightweight, mobile design
This compact, lightweight lens combines state-of-the-art optical design with Sony's high-thrust XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motor technology. Used with a compact mirrorless body, it can deliver superb image quality in any situation at focal lengths from ultra-wide to short telephoto. A great choice for shooting with minimum gear.
Peak AF performance for stills and movies
Two XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motors achieve fast, quiet, smooth focus drive with up to 60% higher AF speed2 and up to two times2 better performance while tracking2 for reliable, precise tracking. Moving subjects are reliably tracked when shooting continuous stills at up to 30fps3, and high-frame-rate movie capture is smooth.
Refined movie imagery
Advanced technology reduces focus breathing as well as focus and axial shift when zooming so that distracting image shifts are minimized. XD Linear Motors and a newly developed aperture unit dramatically reduce noise and vibration when shooting movies. The breathing compensation function provided in compatible α series bodies4 is also supported.
Active Mode5 supports ultra-wide images
Active Mode5 image stabilization in α series cameras works effectively at the ultra-wide 20 mm end of the zoom range, providing excellent image stabilization performance while maintaining a wide angle of view. This can be particularly useful for shooting smooth, stable handheld footage while walking.
Aperture ring with click ON/OFF switch
An independent aperture ring offers direct, intuitive aperture control. A click ON/OFF switch allows the aperture click stops to be turned off when smooth, seamless operation is required.
Focus hold buttons and focus mode switch
Customizable focus hold buttons are provided in two locations for easy access and control. Other functions can be assigned to the focus hold button from the body menus to match shooting needs. A focus mode switch makes it possible to switch between autofocus and manual focus on the fly, to quickly adapt to changing shooting conditions.
Fluorine front-element coating
The front lens element features a fluorine coating that repels fingerprints, dust, water, oil, and other contaminants, while making it easier to wipe off any contaminants that do become attached to the lens surface.Tough as nails!!
fototaker Tony, western New York:
Have been using this lens a lot as I shoot a lot of Nature and Landscapes/cloudscapes/sunsets. One day next to a group of photographers, one turned the wrong way and knocked over my tripod+camera. I and everyone else thought the camera AND lens were goners BUT later when I got home, inspected well the damage. Camera okay. Lens okay. Seems camera hit lens first on cement pavement. The filter took the blunt of the impact and crushed filter glass + filter on that one impact point. Continue Reading...
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