{"product_id":"sony-fe-14mm-f-1-8-gm-lens-1","title":"Sony FE 14mm f\/1.8 GM Lens","description":"\u003cp\u003ePairing an ultra wide-angle focal length with an especially bright design, the \u003cstrong\u003eFE 14mm f\/1.8 GM\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eSony\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fast and dynamic lens well-suited to landscape, nature, architectural, and astrophotography applications. Its extremely wide perspective is complemented by an f\/1.8 maximum aperture for excellent performance in low-light conditions and its impressively compact form factor makes it a portable and versatile option for everything from casual walkaround shooting to staged architectural shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Design and Refined Optics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eAs a G Master lens, optical performance is prioritized and the 14mm f\/1.8 emphasizes both sharpness and bokeh quality for versatility regardless of subject distance or aperture setting.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003eTwo XA (extreme aspherical) elements, along with one standard aspherical element, promote high sharpness throughout the aperture range, even when working at the bright f\/1.8 position.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eAspherical elements feature superior surface precision for effective control over astigmatism, field curvature, coma, distortion and other spherical aberrations for highly accurate rendering and low distortion.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eThe combination of several aspherical elements, along with sophisticated focusing motors, promotes a truly compact and lightweight design, especially for such an ultra-wide focal length.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eOne Super ED element and two extra-low dispersion elements are featured in the lens design and help to reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity and color neutrality.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eNano AR Coating II has been applied to reduce surface reflections, flare, and ghosting for increased contrast and color rendering in strong lighting conditions. This updated coating is better suited for larger, curved elements and is especially adept at minimizing internal reflections.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcels in Low-Light Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003eRare for an ultra-wide, the f\/1.8 maximum aperture is a useful asset for working in low-light conditions, such as for astrophotography applications and when making timelapses where shorter shutter speeds are required.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eThe optical design has been optimized for shooting wide open; the integrated high-curvature XA elements minimize sagittal flare for cleaner, more accurate nighttime sky and point light source rendering.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast and Precise Focusing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eAn XD Linear Motor system uses two separate motors to provide quick, quiet, and precise autofocus and tracking performance. This design also contributes to more natural, intuitive Linear Response manual focus control and an AF\/MF switch is located on the lens barrel for quick focus mode switching.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003eInternal focusing design offers more responsive focusing performance and maintains a consistent overall lens length during operation.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eMinimum focusing distance of 9.8\" suits making dynamic close-up images.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eDespite its ultra-wide field of view, the close minimum focusing distance and bright maximum aperture enable creating shallow depth of field imagery characterized by a strong close-up subject and a soft background.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReliable Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eBeyond outstanding optics, G Master lenses are also known for durable and reliable physical constructions, including extensive weather sealing and intuitive designs for easy operability. Also, specific to this 14mm f\/1.8, it features a uniquely compact and lightweight design, measuring 3.3 x 3.9\" and weighing just one pound.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003ePhysical aperture ring can be de-clicked for smooth, silent aperture switching to benefit video applications. The ring also incorporates a locking \"A\" position for use in automated exposure modes.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eA focus hold button is present on the lens barrel for intuitive tactile control and rapid access to select programmable settings.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eIntegrated petal-shaped lens hood helps to block stray light from causing lens flare and also affords some physical protection to the front element.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eFilter holder is incorporated at the rear of the lens, within the lens mount, and accepts cut gel filters and a filter cutting template is included.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eDust- and moisture-sealed design better permits working in inclement conditions and rubberized control rings benefit handling in colder temperatures.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eFluorine-coated front and rear elements resist dust, moisture, and fingerprints and are easy to clean.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51504431366461,"sku":"LENSOE14F18GM","price":31498.44,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/5870\/8285\/files\/0eb4887f6b79180fa07ae778139f90db_bf81a81f-9e8b-4a30-b674-2c0d5cb3ee12.png?v=1774876880","url":"https:\/\/www.icilylive.co.za\/products\/sony-fe-14mm-f-1-8-gm-lens-1","provider":"Icily Live","version":"1.0","type":"link"}