Sony 20-70mm f/4 G Lens

The technical details behind this camera lens

Free yourself from restrictive shooting with the versatile Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G. This camera lens is an E-mount lens with a circular aperture with nine blades. It provides users with a minimum aperture of f/22 and a maximum aperture of f/4. It also offers users with an angle of view of 94°-34° (35mm equivalent), 0.39x magnification ratio, and 20-70mm focal length. Its body is integrated with image stabilisation and features dust- and moisture-resistant design. It is built with 16 lens elements in 13 groups.

Crafted for stills and moving

Whether you go ultra-wide or up close, the Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G is for you. This camera lens enables users to capture moving images in a wide angle of view at 20mm, even with 16:9 ratio or 2:35:1. It is also perfect for close-up scenarios as close as 0.3m for wide and 0.25 for telephoto. This lens is equipped with Two XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motors that provides accurate and precise focusing, even when doing shots of moving subjects. Moreover, this camera lens offers reduced focus breathing, which is beneficial when doing movies. When doing ultra-wide video shots, despite causing slightly reduced angle of view, the Active Mode offers smooth footages even when using cameras on handheld mode.

Created for comfort

Switches for ease, the Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G features customisable focus hold buttons, as well as focus mode switches that can be used to quickly switch between AF and MF, depending on your shooting needs. It has also an aperture ring with ON/OFF switch for easier operation. Moreover, the constant f/4 maximum aperture makes it easier for users to shoot easily throughout the zoom range without changing to extreme ISO settings and very fast shutter speeds. All of these features are packed in a small, compact, and lightweight lens, measuring 78.7 x 99mm and weighing 488 grams.

Composed for quality

The Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G provides users with outstanding images owing to its design, mechanism, and optical composition. This lens features two Advanced Aspherical lens elements, one aspherical element, three extra-low dispersion glass elements, and one extra-low dispersion aspherical element, among the 16 elements in 13 groups. It has also a fluorine coating to help repel dust, water, oil, and fingerprints and make the front lens of the element easier to clean. Moreover, it has resistance against dust and moisture, allowing users to shoot under challenging conditions.

Key Features

• Ultra-wide 20 mm to mid-tele 70 mm zoom range
• Linear Response MF
• Front fluorine coating
• Constant F4 maximum aperture
• Circular aperture with 9-blade iris
• Instant auto/manual focus selection

Top three reasons we think you will love this camera lens

• Minimised focus breathing and focus/axial shift while zooming
• Active Mode image stabilisation
• Customisable focus hold buttons

Includes

• Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
• Lens front cap
• Lens rear cap
• Soft case
• Lens hood

Our expert’s opinion

If you are opting for something that you can use for your travels, then the Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G is made for you. This camera lens from Sony allows users to shoot landscapes, portraits, and even close ups with its versatile 20-70mm focal length and f/4 constant aperture. This is perfect for those who want to capture stills, moving, or both. It provides users with superb image quality and video performance despite is compact and lightweight design. Definitely, this camera lens is perfect for capturing your travels and sharing your adventure with the world.