I tried Sony's first-ever fisheye lens — and the 8-14mm F3.5 G makes a compelling case for the distorted,…
- Sony unveils the FE 8-14mm F3.5 G lens
- It's the company's first fisheye lens, covering a 180-degree field of view
- It costs €1,700 (UK, US and Australia pricing TBC)
Sony has unveiled its first-ever fisheye lens, the FE 8-14mm F3.5 G, which becomes the widest-angle lens in the company's burgeoning lens range — and I've had my hands on it ahead of the announcement.
I'll admit, it caught me off guard to realize that Sony didn't have a fisheye lens for its mirrorless cameras until now — after all, there are a huge number of Sony lenses already available — but the 8-14mm will no doubt appeal to fans of the distorted, ultra-wide perspective.
Popular for astrophotography, urban landscapes, sports such as skateboarding, and hiphop music videos, fisheye lenses are the widest-angle lenses available, and now there's finally one available with the Sony name on it.
The compact optic is...
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