Lenses and Accessories Selection Guide

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Lenses
Featuring superior optical characteristics to match your desire for photographic excellence. For added versatility, the collection also offers large-aperture G Lenses and premium quality Carl Zeiss lenses.

Accessories
Supports the expansion of your system to accommodate a variety of shooting styles and camera needs.
30-31 SAL35F14G 3mm F1. G SAL70200G 70-200mm F2.8G SAL300F28G 300mm F2.8G 33 32-33

Zoom Lenses
8 8 9 10 10 SAL1118 DT 11-18mm F.-.6 APS-C format Lens SAL1870 DT 18-70mm F3.-.6 APS-C format Lens S AL18200 DT 18-200mm F3.-6.3 APS-C format Lens SAL24105 2-10mm F3.-. SAL75300 7-300mm F.-.6

G Lenses
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External Flash Units Specialty Flashes & Accessories Viewfinder Accessories Carrying Cases & Straps Remote Commanders Batteries & Chargers Lens Caps & Other

Teleconverters
19 19 SAL14TC 1.x Teleconverter SAL20TC 2x Teleconverter 33

Fixed Focal Length Lenses

11 11 12 12 13 13 14 15 SAL16F28 16mm F2.8 Fisheye SAL20F28 20mm F2.8 SAL28F28 28mm F2.8 SAL50F14 0mm F1. SAL50M28 0mm F2.8 Macro SAL100M28 100mm F2.8 Macro SAL135F28 13mm F2.8 [T.] STF SAL500F80 00mm F8 Reflex

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Carl Zeiss Lenses

21 22 23 SAL85F14Z Planar T*8mm F1. ZA SAL135F18Z Sonnar T*13mm F1.8 ZA SAL1680Z Vario-Sonnar T*DT 16-80mm F3. . ZA APS-C format Lens

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Lenses
Welcome to a world of limitless photographic possibilities. From wide-angle to super telephoto, the lens system offers a versatile collection of high-precision lenses that let you explore your creativity to its fullest. And with each shot, at any focal length, youll witness the superior clarity and color that comes from Sonys advanced optical technology, which includes innovations such as aspheric lenses and ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass. Each of the 21 lenses in the lens systemincluding the outstanding Sony G series and Carl Zeiss ZA series lenses has been crafted with utmost attention to every factor. Superb sharpness and contrast. Beautiful defocusing effects. Optimum AF performance, ergonomic handling, and more. It all comes together in a lineup that brings out the best in your Digital SLR. Spectacular results await you. Come explore the possibilities.

Super SteadyShot image stabilization works wonders with any lens.

Since image stabilization is built inside the digital SLR camera body, you can harness the full potential of any lens or compatible Dynax/Maxxum/Alpha lenses from Minolta or Konica Minolta. Amount of stabilization will differ by lens and shooting conditions. Super SteadyShot feature is not compatible with Konica Minolta AF Macro Zoom Lens 3x-1x F1.7-2.8.

Internal focusing

Focus Hold Button

Focus Range limiter

ADI flash metering

SSM (Super sonic wave motor)

Zoom Lenses

Zoom Lenses

SAL1118 (DT11-18mm F.-.6)

SAL18200 (DT18-200mm F3.-6.3)

Sony DT Lenses
The APS-C size image sensor used in digital SLRs has slightly different optical requirements than 3 mm format, as can be seen by comparing 2 images taken at the same focal length. DT lenses feature downsized optics that are optimized for the smaller angle of view of APS-C size image sensors. These optics also result in more compact lens bodies.

SAL1118

Aspherical lens ED glass

APS-C format lens

SAL1870

Aspherical lens ED glass

APS-C format lens

SAL18200

Aspherical lens ED glass

APS-C format lens

DT11-18mm F4.5-5.6
Lens groups/elements: 12/1 Minimum focus: 9-13/16 (0.2m) Filter diameter: 77 mm Size: (diameter x length): 3-1/ x 3-3/16 (83 x 80. mm) Weight: 12.7 oz (360 g)

DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
Lens groups/elements: 9/11 Minimum focus: 1-1/16 (0.38m) Filter diameter:  mm Size: (diameter x length): 2-/8 x 3 (66 x 77 mm) Weight: 8.3 oz (23 g)

DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Lens groups/elements: 13/1 Minimum focus: 17-11/16 (0. m) Filter diameter: 62 mm Size: (diameter x length) 2-7/8 x 3-3/8 (73 x 8. mm) Weight: 1.3 oz (0 g)

3 mm format Super wide-angle zoom lens designed for SLRs with an APS-C size image sensor. Zoom range is equivalent to16. 27 mm in 3 mm format. High contrast is maintained throughout the zoom range, and features such as aspheric lens elements and ED glass serve to minimize flare, spherical aberrations, and coma aberrations. Includes circular aperture for beautiful defocusing, especially of point light sources in night scenes. Internal focusing optimizes AF operation. Versatile zoom lens that covers many commonly used focal lengths. Range is from wide-angle to medium telephoto, equivalent to 2710 mm in 3 mm format. This lens is a compact and lightweight zoom lens designed specifically for APS-C format SLRs. Includes aspheric elements and ED glass to correct various aberrations at wide-angle settings. Provides outstanding clarity at all focal lengths, and short minimum focusing distance. Ideal for a variety of subjects. A zoom lens designed specifically for SLRs with an APS-C size image sensor, featuring a wide zoom range thats equivalent to 27300 mm in 3 mm format. Includes 3 aspheric lens elements and 2 ED glass elements to suppress flare and correct various optical aberrations. Capable of capturing images with high contrast and rich tonal variation. Its circular aperture makes for pleasing defocusing effects, and the internal focusing mechanism ensures smooth AF operation.

APS-C size image sensor

DT Lenses cannot be used with 3 mm format cameras.

Icons:

Circular aperture

Internal focusing

Focus Hold Button

Focus Range limiter

ADI flash metering

SSM (Super sonic wave motor)

For details, please refer to the

Lens Technology section on p.2628.

Zoom Lenses

Fixed Focal Length Lenses

SAL7300 (7-300mm F.-.6)

SAL16F28 (16mm F2.8 Fisheye)

SAL24105
24-105mm F3.5-4.5

Aspherical lens

SAL75300
75-300mm F4.5-5.6
Lens groups/elements: 10/13 Minimum focus: 9 (1. m) Filter diameter:  mm Size: (diameter x length): 2-13/16 x -13/16 (71 x 122 mm) Weight: 1 lb 0.2 oz (60 g) Lens groups/elements: 11/12 Minimum focus: 19-11/16 (0. m) Filter diameter: 62 mm Size: (diameter x length): 2-13/16 x 2-11/16 (71 x 69 mm) Weight: 13.9 oz (39 g)

SAL16F28
16mm F2.8 Fisheye
Lens groups/elements: 8/11 (including 1 filter) Minimum focus: 7-7/8 (0.2 m) Filters:  types (built-in) Size: (diameter x length): 2-1/16 x 2-/8 (7 x 66. mm) Weight: 1.1 oz (00 g)

SAL20F28
20mm F2.8
Lens groups/elements: 9/10 Minimum focus: 9-7/8 (0.2 m) Filter diameter: 72 mm Size: (diameter x length): 3-1/16 x 2-1/8 (78 x 3. mm) Weight: 10.1 oz (28 g)

Extremely compact zoom lens that covers a broad range of focal lengths from wide-angle to medium telephoto. Excellent clarity at all focal lengths. Includes 2 aspheric lens elements to minimize spherical aberrations, coma aberrations, and lens flare. Also includes a circular aperture for natural off-subject defocusing. During AF operation, the manual focus ring does not rotate, which enhances the operability of the lens.

Compact and lightweight zoom lens that ranges between medium telephoto to telephoto focal lengths. Ideal for portraits and for filling the frame with a subject thats situated at a distance. Provides the dual advantages of high optical performance and compact size because of an optical system based on the double telephoto zoom lenses. Also features a circular aperture for beautiful defocusing, and a minimum focusing distance of 1. m.

Allows you to capture dynamic images with all the distinctive traits of a fisheye lens: curvilinear distortion, exaggerated perspective, and an extremely deep depth of field. The diagonal angle of view is 180 in 3 mm format (110 in APS-C format). Clear images can be obtained from 20 cm to infinity, even with the aperture wide open. The lens includes  internal filters to select from.
Filters: normal; O6 monochrome contrast filter; B12 red reduction filter; A12 blue reduction filter.

A wide-angle lens that demonstrates an extremely high degree of distortion compensation, which allows you to capture high-quality images with exaggerated perspective and very deep depth of field. Images are crisp from corner to corner as a result of lens coatings and the reduction of internal light reflection. Various aberrations are compensated for at focusing distances from 2 cm to infinity. The rear focusing mechanism enables quick focusing.

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Icons:

Circular aperture

Internal focusing

Focus Hold Button

Focus Range limiter

ADI flash metering

SSM (Super sonic wave motor)

For details, please refer to the

Lens Technology section on p.2628.

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Fixed Focal Length Lenses

Macro Lenses

SAL0F1 (0 mm F1.)

SAL0M28 (0mm F2.8 Macro)

SAL28F28
28mm F2.8
Lens groups/elements: / Minimum focus: 11-13/16 (0.3 m) Filter diameter: 9 mm Size: (diameter x length): 2-9/16 x 1-11/16 (6. x 2. mm) Weight: 6. oz (18 g)

SAL50F14
50mm F1.4
Lens groups/elements: 6/7 Minimum focus: 17-11/16 (0. m) Filter diameter:  mm Size: (diameter x length): 2-9/16 x 1-11/16 (6. x 2. mm) Weight: 7.8 oz (220 g)

SAL50M28
50mm F2.8 Macro
Lens groups/elements: 6/7 Minimum focus: 7-7/8 (0.2 m) Filter diameter:  mm Size: (diameter x length): 2-13/16 x 2-3/8 (71. x 60 mm) Weight: 10. oz (29 g)

SAL100M28
100mm F2.8 Macro
Lens groups/elements: 8/8 Minimum focus: 13-3/ (0.3 m) Filter diameter:  mm Size: (diameter x length): 2-1/16 x 3-7/8 (7 x 98. mm) Weight: 1 lb 1.8 oz (0 g)

A wide-angle lens for capturing images with breadth and deep depth of field. It gives you a wider frame with which to compose your shots, so that more of the surroundings can be included in the image. Highly effective for architectural photography (both indoor and outdoor), as well as for street scenes and landscapes. Other benefits include a built-in lens hood, plus a compact and lightweight design that makes the lens wonderfully portable.

A fast standard lens that lets you take full advantage of ambient lighting as well as beautiful defocusing at wide aperture settings. This lens is highly effective in low-light situations when used together with Super SteadyShot image stabilization system, and is also recommended for portraits. Captured images exhibit high resolution from corner to corner, superior clarity, and low flare. A circular aperture is used to enhance the unique defocusing effect of large-aperture lenses.

A compact macro lens with autofocusing from all ranges between 1:1 magnification and infinity. Compared to a macro lens with longer focal length, this lens provides a wider frame for capturing more of the background in your images. Magnificent image quality comes from its doublefloating lens construction, and a circular aperture ensures beautiful defocusing. Close-ups can be taken from just 20 cm. To optimize handling, the focus ring does not rotate during AF operation.

Telephoto macro lens with AF operation at all focal lengths from 1:1 magnification to infinity. Ideal for close-ups of flowers and other small objects. Also, the 100 mm focal length lets you shoot subjects that you cant get close to, such as insects. Double-floating lens elements ensure superior image quality, and 9-blade circular aperture provides natural defocusing. Operability is enhanced by a focus hold button, focus range limiter, and focus ring that does not rotate during AF operation.

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Icons:

Circular aperture

Internal focusing

Focus Hold Button

Focus Range limiter

ADI flash metering

SSM (Super sonic wave motor)

For details, please refer to the

Lens Technology section on p.2628.

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STF (Smooth Trans Focus) Lens

Reflex Super-Telephoto Lens

SAL13F28 (13mm F2.8 [T.] STF)

SAL00F80 (00mm F8 Reflex)

Ideal Defocusing with the STF Lens

In a conventional lens, the amount of light collected at the periphery of the lens is roughly equal to the amount of light at the center. This results in uniformly sharp objects at points b and c, below. The STF lens, however, uses a special filter called an apodization optical element that collects less light at the lens periphery, which results in diffusion at the edges of the objects instead. Smoother defocusing is due to this optical characteristic.
Conventional lens
A a

Autofocusing in a Reflex Telephoto Lens

In AF operation, distance is usually measured with a beam of light that transmits through the lens at around F6.7 to F8. If the aperture is any smaller, then AF cannot function. However, the SAL00F80 overcomes this limitation by using a modified optical design in combination with the cameras highly sensitive AF sensor. First, the secondary mirror was reduced in size so as not to obstruct the metering light. Next, the primary mirror was enlarged to improve light collection efficiency. Finally, aberrations were corrected at the rear of the lens to ensure high sharpness while also enabling AF.
Secondary mirror Primary mirror Sensor position (equivalent) Image sensor for AF Detail of AF sensor

SAL135F28

Manual focus only Teleconverter compatible

SAL500F80
500mm F8 Reflex
Lens groups/elements: /7 (includes 1 filter) Minimum focus: 11-1/2 (.0 m) Filter diameter: 2 mm (rear slide-in type) Size: (diameter x length): 3-1/2 x -/8 (89 x 118 mm) Weight: 1 lb 7. oz (66 g)
c

135mm F2.8 [T4.5] STF

Lens groups/elements: 6/8 (includes 1 group with 2 APD elements) Minimum focus: 3-1/ (0.87 m) Filter diameter: 72 mm Size: (diameter x length): 3-1/8 x 3-7/8 (80 x 99 mm) Weight: 1 lb 9.7 oz (730 g)

STF lens
Apodization optical element A a

The special-purpose lens allows you to create truly unique images with exceptionally smooth transitions between in-focus and defocused areas. This is achieved through apodization optics, which gives your images added dimensionality and also contributes to the natural spread of highlights. Clarity at the point of focus is superb, and vignetting and double-line defocusing are avoided. A separate manual aperture ring gives you added control over defocusing of objects at the edges of the image.

Defocusing of conventional lens (around focus point a)

Defocusing of STF lens (around focus point a)

STF Lens & T Numbers

Because the STF lens collects less light overall than conventional lenses, F-stops are replaced by T (transmission) numbers. In practice, the two types of values can be used interchangeably to determine exposure.

A unique reflex lens that provides autofocusing through the innovative combination of a mirror lens system and the cameras AF sensor. Captures impressively clear images with none of the chromatic aberration that often mars conventional refractive lenses, and produces distinctive ring-shaped defocusing effects. Light and compact for a super-telephoto lens, and thus an ideal option for nature and wildlife photography, especially as a means of minimizing gear. Includes focus hold button.

Condenser lens Separator lens

Exit pupil of 00mm lens

Light beam required for AF

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Icons:

Circular aperture

Internal focusing

Focus Hold Button

Focus Range limiter

ADI flash metering

SSM (Super sonic wave motor)

For details, please refer to the

Lens Technology section on p.2628.

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Sony

Lenses

Sony G Lenses

The large-aperture G Lens series brings together a wealth of advanced technology to provide you with an exceptionally refined level of optical performance. Its aspherical lens elements improve lens performance; ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass minimizes the chromatic aberrations that occur at large apertures; and the circular aperture makes smooth, beautiful defocusing possible. The resulting difference in quality is clear to see... and clearly breathtaking.

SAL3F1G (3mm F1. G)

Modulation Transfer Function (MTF)

MTF is a measurement of how well a lens can reproduce fine details at a high level of contrast. The curves below show lens performance at two levels of spatial frequency (10 or 30 line pairs/mm) for two types of targets (radial R, tangential T). Performance is measured at two settings: open and F8. For each condition, contrast level changes at various points away from the center of the image.
100

SAL35F14G
35mm F1.4 G

Aspherical lens

Contrast (%)

Lens groups/elements: 8/10 Minimum focus: 11-13/16 (0.3 m) Filter diameter:  mm Size: (diameter x length): 2-3/ x 3 (69 x 76 mm) Weight: 1 lb 2 oz (10 g)

MTF

80 60 0 20

Fast wide-angle lens with superior image quality at wide apertures thanks to glass-molded aspheric lens elements. Achieves high resolution and high contrast from corner to corner, with shallow depth of field also possible because of the large maximum aperture. This unique lens gives a special touch to portraits and landscapes, and is ideal for handheld shooting. For comfortable handling, includes a focus hold button and a focus ring that does not rotate during AF operation.

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20

Distance from center of image (mm)

Open
R10 line pairs/mm T10 line pairs/mm R30 line pairs/mm T30 line pairs/mm R30 line pairs/mm T30 line pairs/mm

F8

R10 line pairs/mm T10 line pairs/mm

(R: radial target, T: tangential target)

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Icons:

Circular aperture

Internal focusing

Focus Hold Button

Focus Range limiter

ADI flash metering

SSM (Super sonic wave motor)

For details, please refer to the

Lens Technology section on p.2628.

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Sony G Lenses

Sony G Lenses

 buttons Electronic

SAL300F28G
300mm F2.8G

Teleconverter compatible

ED (Extra-low Dispersion ) glass

Lens groups/elements: 12/13 (includes 1 filter) Minimum focus: 78-3/ (2.0 m) Filter diameter: 2 mm (rear slide-in type) Size: (diameter x length): -13/16 x 9-9/16 (122 x 22. mm) Weight:  lb 1. oz (2310 g) (w/o tripod mount)

Versatile wide-aperture telephoto lens that produces spectacular results with sports scenes, landscapes, portraits, and more. Provides exceptionally sharp image quality, with 3 ED glass elements to minimize chromatic aberration. Focusing is quiet and responsive due to the SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) and internal focusing
SAL70200G (70-200mm F2.8 G)

mechanism. Minimum focusing distance is a class-leading 2.0 m. Great operability comes from the pre-focus function, focus range switch, 2 DMF modes, lightweight design, and detachable tripod mount. A large carbon fiber hood provides effective light shielding.
Depth of field scale Shooting distance index

SAL300F28G (300mm F2.8 G)

Contrast (%)

Shooting distance index Shooting distance scale Focus ring

Zoom ring Tripod mount index

Shooting distance scale Focus hold button

Tripod mount index Slot-in filter frame

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MTF

Focus mode switch DMF switch

80 60 0 20

Focus range adjust layer

3 buttons Electronic

SAL70200G

ED (Extra-low Dispersion ) glass

Teleconverter compatible

Focus range switch Focus preset button Buzzer

Distance from center of image (mm)

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16

20

Open
F8
R10 line pairs/mm T10 line pairs/mm R10 line pairs/mm T10 line pairs/mm R30 line pairs/mm T30 line pairs/mm R30 line pairs/mm T30 line pairs/mm

70-200mm F2.8 G
Lens groups/elements: 16/19 Minimum focus: 7-1/ (1.2 m) Filter diameter: 77 mm Size: (diameter x length): 3-7/16 x 7-3/ (87 x 196. mm) Weight: 2 lb 1.3 oz (130 g) (w/o tripod mount)

Operation switch Focus hold button Focal length scale

Focus ring Strap eyelet Focus hold/ pre-focus switch

(R: radial target, T: tangential target) For details of MTF, please refer to p17.

70mm focal length

MTF
100

200mm focal length

MTF
100

Teleconverters
These attachments significantly boost the focal length of the primary lens, with no impact on resolving power. A handy tool for minimizing gear. Great for landscape or sports photography.

Contrast (%)

Contrast (%)

80

80 60 0 20

High-performance lens for popular telephoto focal lengths that features fast, continuous F2.8 aperture and comfortable handling. Excellent contrast and clarity at all focal lengths, with minimal chromatic aberration because of its  ED glass elements. Quiet, responsive focusing comes courtesy of the SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) and internal focusing. Two types of DMF (Direct Manual Focus) enable you to fine-tune focus, even during AF operation. Also includes 3 focus hold buttons and a focus range limiter.

0 20

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16

20

12

16

20

Distance from center of image (mm)

Open
60R10

Distance from center of image (mm)

F8
R10 line pairs/mm T10 line pairs/mm R30 line pairs/mm T30 line pairs/mm

Compatible lenses
SAL70200G (70-200mm F2.8G)*1 SAL300F28G (300mm F2.8G)*1 SAL13F28 (13mm F2.8 [T.] STF)*2
*1 Compatible with MF and AF focusing modes. *2 Compatible with MF focusing mode only.

SAL14TC
1.4x Teleconverter
Lens groups/elements: / Size: (diam x length): 2-1/2 x 13/16 (6 x 20 mm) Weight: 6 oz (170 g)

SAL20TC
2x Teleconverter
Lens groups/elements: /6 Size: (diam x length): 2-1/2 x 1-11/16 (6 x 3. mm) Weight: 7.1 oz (200 g)

line pairs/mm T10 line pairs/mm

R30 line pairs/mm T30 line pairs/mm

For details of MTF, please refer to p17.

(R: radial target, T: tangential target)

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Icons:

Circular aperture

Internal focusing

Focus Hold Button

Focus Range limiter

ADI flash metering

SSM (Super sonic wave motor)

For details, please refer to the

Lens Technology section on p.2628.

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Carl Zeiss Lenses

Unparalleled quality has long been the hallmark of Carl Zeiss lenses. And now, over 160 years of optical expertise has been distilled into a series of mount lenses, jointly developed by Carl Zeiss and Sony. With exclusive T* (T-star) coating technology for higher light transmission, and minimal flare and ghosting. With marvelously faithful and luminous colors. And with extreme compensation of various optical aberrations. Discover some of the worlds finest lenses, and unlock your true artistic potential.

Carl Zeiss Lenses

SAL8F1Z (Planar T* 8mm F1. ZA)

Modulation Transfer Function (MTF)

MTF is a measurement of how well a lens can reproduce fine details at a high level of contrast. The curves below show lens performance at two levels of spatial frequency (10 or 30 line pairs/mm) for two types of targets (radial R, tangential T). Performance is measured at two settings: open and F8. For each condition, contrast level changes at various points away from the center of the image.

SAL85F14Z
Planar T* 85mm F1.4 ZA

Aspherical lens

Lens groups/elements: 7/8 Minimum focus: 33-1/2 (0.8 m) Filter diameter: 72 mm Size: (diameter x length): 3-3/16 x 2-1/16 (81 x 7 mm) Weight: 1 lb 6.6 oz (60 g)
Contrast (%)

MTF Open
100 100

MTF F8
Contrast (%)
80 60 0 20

80 60 0 20

Among the finest choices for portrait photography. The Carl Zeiss Planar T* lens for digital SLRs is a new-generation model that allows gorgeous portraits to be captured at a relaxed distance from the subject, while providing superior image clarity and also smooth, natural defocusing that adds depth to your portraits. Optimum handling is ensured by features such as a focus hold button to lock focus and a focus ring that does not rotate during AF operation. With its large aperture, the SAL8F1ZA is ideal for handheld shooting in low light, especially when used in conjunction with Super SteadyShot, the in-camera image stabilization system of the digital SLR.

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20

Distance from center of image (mm)

R10 line pairs/mm T10 line pairs/mm

Distance from center of image (mm)

R0 line pairs/mm T0 line pairs/mm

R20 line pairs/mm T20 line pairs/mm

For details of MTF, please refer to p17. (R: radial target, T: tangential target)

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Icons:

Circular aperture

Internal focusing

Focus Hold Button

Focus Range limiter

ADI flash metering

SSM (Super sonic wave motor)

For details, please refer to the

Lens Technology section on p.2628.

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Carl Zeiss Lenses

Carl Zeiss Lenses

SAL13F18Z (Sonnar T*13mm F1.8 ZA)

SAL1680Z (Vario-Sonnar T*DT 16-80mm F3.-. ZA)

MTF Open
100 100

MTF F8
Contrast (%)
80

16 mm focal length
100

Contrast (%)

80 60 0 20

MTF Open
Contrast (%)

100 80 60 0 20 0

MTF Open

60 0 20

Contrast (%)

80 60 0 20 0 3 6 9 12

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16

20

12

16

20

Distance from center of image (mm)

Distance from center of image (mm)

R20 line pairs/mm T20 line pairs/mm R0 line pairs/mm T0 line pairs/mm

SAL135F18Z
Sonnar T*135mm F1.8 ZA

ED (Extra low Dispersion) glass

R10 line pairs/mm T10 line pairs/mm

Distance from center of image (mm)

Distance from center of image (mm)

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For details of MTF, please refer to p.21. (R: radial target, T: tangential target)

SAL1680Z

APS-C format lens

80 mm focal length
100

Contrast (%)

Lens groups/elements: 8/11 Minimum focus: 28-3/8 (0.72 m) Filter diameter: 77 mm Size: (diameter x length): 3-1/2 x -1/2 (88. x 11 mm) Weight: 2 lb 3.2 oz (99 g)

80 60 0 20 0 3 6 9 12

Contrast (%)

Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA

Lens groups/elements: 10/1 Minimum focus: 13-3/ (0.3 m) Filter diameter: 62 mm Size: (diameter x length): 2-13/16 x 3-1/ Weight: 1.7 oz ( g)

MTF Open
100 80 60 0 20 0

MTF Open

Aspherical lens

A standout among medium telephoto lenses due to its large maximum aperture and 3 ED glass elements that compensate for chromatic aberration. Demonstrates high resolving power even at wider apertures and also sharpness from corner to corner, which allows for subtle details to be captured faithfully. Another key benefit is the powerful close-up capability, as 0.2x magnification can be obtained with high image quality at the lens minimum

focusing distance of 0.72 m. In terms of operability, the internal focusing mechanism provides fast autofocusing, and the focus ring does not rotate during AF operation. Focus hold button is also included. When used in conjunction with Super SteadyShot image stabilization, this lens is excellent for handheld shooting in low-light conditions.

Distance from center of image (mm)

R10 line pairs/mm T10 line pairs/mm

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Distance from center of image (mm)

R20 line pairs/mm T20 line pairs/mm R0 line pairs/mm T0 line pairs/mm

Zoom lens designed specifically for digital SLRs with APS-C size image sensor, with unusually wide angle to telephoto zoom range thats equivalent to 2120 mm in 3 mm format. Includes 2 glass-molded aspherical elements to deliver high contrast and a clear, luminous quality to your images. The optical system is optimized for digital SLRs, which ensures high optical performance even while overall lens size is kept small. Other advantages include comfortable handling and operation, plus a circular aperture for beautiful defocusing.

For details of MTF, please refer to p.21. (R: radial target, T: tangential target)

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Icons:

Circular aperture

Internal focusing

Focus Hold Button

Focus Range limiter

ADI flash metering

SSM (Super sonic wave motor)

For details, please refer to the

Lens Technology section on p.2628.

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Main Specifications of
Product Model Name

Lenses
3mm equivalent Angle of View Lens Configuration Focal Length (mm) when used with (group/ element) when used with APS-C DSLR APS-C DSLR 12/1 9/11 13/1 11/12 10/13 8/11 16.-27 27-10 27-300 36-17. 112.-0 2 30 2 7 7 10 202. 70 2. 10-300 0 127. 202. 2-120 10-76 76-23 76-8 61-1 21-20 110 70  32 32 16 12 310  23-8 20 19 12 83-20 Angle of View (3mm format) No. of Aperture Blade Min. Aperture (f) Max. Magnification Ratio (x) Minimum Focusing Distance Distance Encoder (for ADI Flash Metering) yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes Filter Dia. (mm) Lens Hood shape/mount Dimensions (Dia. X L)(in.) Weight* (approx.) Provided Accessories

Description

SAL1118*2 SAL1870*2 SAL18200*2 SAL210 SAL7300 SAL16F28 SAL20F28 SAL28F28 SAL0F1 SAL0M28 SAL100M28 SAL13F28*3 SAL00F80* SAL1TC* SAL20TC* SAL3F1G SAL70200G SAL300F28G SAL8F1Z SAL13F18Z SAL1680Z*2

DT 11-18mm f/.-.6 DT 18-70mm f/3.-.6 DT 18-200mm f/3.-6.3 2-10mm f/3.-. 7-300mm f/.-.6 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye 20mm f/2.8 28mm f/2.8 0mm f/1. 0mm f/2.8 Macro 100mm f/2.8 Macro 13mm f/2.8 [T.] STF 00mm f/8 Reflex 1.x Teleconverter 2x Teleconverter 3mm f/1. G 70-200mm f/2.8 G 300mm f/2.8 G Planar T*

8-23 32-810 180 9 7 7 7 2 18  63 3-1230 810 29 18 -

(circular aperture)

7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 9

22-29 22-36 22-0 22-27 32-38 22 22 22 22 32 32 31 [T32] 8 (fixed) 22 32 32 22 22 22-29

0.12 0.2 0.27 0.18 0.2 0.1 0.13 0.13 0.1 1.0 1.0 0.2 0.13 0.2 0.21 0.18 0.13 0.2 0.2

9.8 / 0.2 m 1 / 0.38 m 17.7 / 0. m 19.7 / 0. m 9 / 1. m 7.9 / 0.2 m 9.8 / 0.2 m 11.8 / 0.3 m 17.7 / 0. m 7.9 / 0.2 m 13.8 / 0.3 m 3.3 / 0.87 m 17. /  m 11.8 / 0.3 m 7.2 / 1.2 m 78.7 / 2 m 33. / 0.8 m 28.3 / 0.72 m 13.8 / 0.3 m

77  62 62   colors (built-in) 72 9    72 2  77 2 72 77 62

petal/bayonet round/bayonet petal/bayonet petal/bayonet round/bayonet petal/fixed petal/bayonet round/built-in round/bayonet round/bayonet round/bayonet round/threaded petal/bayonet petal/bayonet round/clip-on round/bayonet round/bayonet petal/bayonet

3-3/8 x 3-1/ 2-/8 x 3-1/8 2-7/8 x 3-3/8 2-13/16 x 2-11/16 2-13/16 x -13/16 2-1/16 x 2-/8 3-1/16 x 2-1/8 2-9/16 x 1-11/16 2-9/16 x 1-11/16 2-13/16 x 2-3/8 3x 3-1/8 x 3-7/8 3-/8 x -3/ 2-1/2 x 13/16 2-1/2 x 1-11/16 2-3/ x 3 3-1/2 x 7-3/ -1/16 x 9-3/8 3-1/ x 2-7/8 3-1/2 x -/8 2-7/8 x 3-3/8

12-3/ oz 8-/16 oz 1-/16 oz 13-1/16 oz 1 lb 1/ oz 1-1/8 oz 10-1/16 oz 6-1/2 oz 7-3/ oz 10-3/8 oz 1 lb 2 oz 1 lb 9-3/ oz 1 lb 7-7/16 oz 6 oz 7-1/16 oz 1 lb 2 oz 2 lbs 1-1/ oz  lbs 1-1/2 oz 1 lb 3-3/ oz 2 lbs  oz 1-1/2 oz

lens hood SH0009 lens hood SH0006 lens hood SH0008 lens hood SH0016 lens hood SH0007 lens hood SH0013 lens hood SH0011 lens hood SH0007 lens hood SH001, case lens hood SH001, ND filter case case lens hood SH0001, case lens hood SH0010, case
hood, slot-in circular polarizing filter, lens strap, hard carrying case

(circular aperture)

(circular aperture)

(circular aperture)

(circular aperture)

(incl. 1x filter)

9/10 / 6/7 6/7 8/8 6/8

(circular aperture)

(circular aperture)

(circular aperture)

(circular aperture)

(incl. APD element 1/2)

9 (auto) 10 (manual) (circular aperture)

(incl. 1x filter)

/7 / /6

(exclusive)

8/10 16/19 12/13 7/8 8/11 10/1

9 9 9 9 9 7

(circular aperture)

(w/out tripod mount)

(incl. 1x filter)

(circular aperture)

(exclusive)

(w/out tripod mount)

8mm f/1. ZA

(circular aperture)

lens hood SH0002, case lens hood SH0003, case lens hood SH000, case

Sonnar T*

13mm f/1.8 ZA

(circular aperture)

Vario-Sonnar T*

DT 16-80mm f/3.-. ZA

(circular aperture)

Focal length vs. angle of view (when used with APS-C size image sensor DSLR)

*1: Digital SLR camera with APS-C size (23.6 mm x 1.8 mm) image sensor *2: Exclusive use with a digital SLR camera with an APS-C image sensor, not compatible with a 3mm SLR camera. *3: Manual focus only. *: AF possible with the central focus frame of the camera. *: Lens compatibility; operation in AF and MF modes with SAL70200G / SAL300F28G, MF only with SAL13F28 The angle of view of a lens attached to a digital SLR with APS-C size image sensor equals to that of a 3mm format SLR camera at approx.1.x focal length. Depending on the lens mechanism, focal length may vary according to the shooting distance. Focal length stated in this brochure is defined by the shooting distance at infinite.

11 mm, 10*
(16. mm) **

18 mm, 76*
(27 mm) **

2 mm, 61*
(36 mm) **

28 mm, *
(2 mm) **

3 mm, *
(2. mm) **

0 mm, 32*
(7 mm) *

70 mm, 23*
(10 mm) **

8 mm, 19*
(127. mm) **

100 mm, 16*

(10 mm) **

200 mm, 8*
(300 mm) **

300 mm, 20*

(0 mm) **

00 mm, 310*

(70 mm) **

*Angle of view **Equivalent focal lengths in 3 mm format

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Lens Technology
Circular aperture
In general, if an aperture uses 7 or 9 aperture blades, then the shape of the aperture becomes a 7-sided or 9-sided polygon as the aperture is made smaller. However, this has a certain undesirable effect in that the defocusing of point light sources appears polygonal and not circular. lenses overcome this problem through a unique design that keeps the aperture almost perfectly circular from its wide-open setting to when it is closed by 2 stops. Smoother, more natural defocusing can be obtained as a result. specially developed aspherical lens elements. This advanced optical technology minimizes spherical aberration in all types of lenses, including large-aperture lenses. Aspherical lenses maintain high contrast in images taken with the aperture wide open, and effectively suppress image distortion. Also, because less lens elements are required, the entire lens stays compact.

Multi-layered coating
Although most of the light that falls on an optical glass element passes through directly, some of it reflects at the surface to cause flare or ghost images. In order to avoid this problem, a thin layer of anti-reflective coating must be applied to the lens surface. Lenses use multi-layered coating to effectively suppress such problems over a wide spectrum of wavelengths.

Internal focusing
Only the middle groups of the optical system are moved to achieve focusing, which leaves the total length of the lens intact. Benefits include fast autofocusing and a short minimum focusing distance. Also, the filter thread at the front of the lens does not rotate, which is convenient if youre using a polarizing filter.

Focus hold button

Once focus has been adjusted on the desired part of the frame, pressing this button on the lens barrel will hold focus if you wish to recompose the shot. Alternately, depth of field preview can be assigned to this button through the cameras custom setting menu.

ADI flash metering

Advanced Distance Integration flash metering is available when the built-in flash, HVL-F6AM external flash, or HVL-F36AM external flash is used together with a lens that has a built-in distance encoder.* It provides automatic metering that is virtually unaffected by the reflectance of subjects or backgrounds. Precise distance information is obtained through the encoder, and this data is used to compensate the flash output accordingly. This yields accurate exposures more reliably than conventional TTL (through-the-lens) flash metering, which can be thrown off by overly reflective or overly dark subjects and backgrounds.
* For details, please see the specifications chart on p.22

ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass

Optical glass

Double telephoto zoom

Through the use of a telephototype lens structure, the length of a fixed focal length lens can be made shorter than its actual focal length. A double telephoto zoom lens takes this principle of design one step further, by combining two such telephoto-type structures to produce a telephoto zoom lens that is extremely compact.

Rear focusing
By moving only the rear group of lenses to focus, the lens allows for speedy AF operation and a shorter minimum focusing distance. Also, because the front of the lens does not rotate, operability is improved when youre shooting with a polarizing filter attached.

Focus range limiter

This function saves you a bit of time during AF operation by setting a limit on the focusing range. In macro lenses, this limit can be on either the close or distant range (as pictured). In the SAL70200G, the limit is set on distant ranges only. In the SAL300F28G, focusing can be limited either to a distant range or to a range that you specify yourself.

Aspherical lens
Spherical lens Focal plane Focal plane

ED glass

Floating mechanism
Aspherical lens Focal plane Focal plane

Aluminum alloy lens barrel

Aluminum alloy is used in the construction of the G series and other high-end lenses to ensure high optical performance. This material is lightweight, durable, and highly resistant to the effects of temperature change.

SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor)

Spherical aberration occurs in conventional lenses due to a misalignment on the focal plane between light coming from the periphery of the lens and light coming from the center of the lens. Despite the development of various methods to correct this aberration, the flaw remains apparent particularly in wideangle lenses with large apertures. Unless, that is, the lens includes

As focal lengths get longer, lenses built with conventional optical glass have difficulties with chromatic aberration, and as a result, images suffer from lower contrast, lower color quality, and lower resolution. To counter such problems, ED glass was developed and is included in select lenses. It dramatically improves chromatic aberration at telephoto ranges, and provides superior contrast across the entire image, even at large aperture settings.

Ideally, lens aberrations can be adequately compensated at any shooting distance. In reality, compensation is quite difficult at close distances. The floating mechanism addresses this problem by allowing groups of lens elements to move closer or farther apart, which makes it possible to correct various aberrations at practically all focusing distances. A double floating mechanism is included in the SAL0M28 and SAL100M28.

Distance encoder
The distance encoder is a lens component that directly detects the position of the focusing mechanism, and sends a signal to the CPU in order to measure distance to the subject. During flash photography, this data is very useful in calculating how much flash output is appropriate to the scene. The distance encoder plays an integral part in ADI flash metering, which delivers high-precision flash metering that is unaffected by the reflectance of subjects or backgrounds.

SSM is a piezoelectric motor that contributes to smooth and silent AF operation. The motor produces high torque at slow rotation, and provides immediate start and stop responses. It is also extremely quiet, which helps keep autofocusing silent. Lenses that feature SSM also include a position-sensitive detector to directly detect the amount of lens rotation, a factor that improves AF precision overall.

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Glossary
Angle of view
How much of a scene fits into your frame is expressed as an angle of view, which changes according to focal length. A standard lens is one with an angle of view of about 7, which approximates the scope of human visual perception. A wide-angle lens is a lens that has a wider angle of view, whereas a telephoto lens is a lens with a narrower angle of view. smaller apertures, shorter focal lengths, or longer focusing distances. Conversely, it shrinks as you open the lens, use a longer lens, or get closer to your subject. F-number is actually a fraction, smaller F-stops correspond to larger apertures. Lenses with smaller F-numbers are considered fast as they gather more light, permit the use of faster shutter speeds and provide a brighter viewfinder image.

Accessories
Expand the range of what, how and where you can shoot with system accessories for your camera. Available accessories include a variety of high-performance flash units, cables, and connectors, as well as viewfinder optics, carrying cases, and other essential items.

Focal length
A camera lens is constructed from many lens elements, but in principle it acts like a single
Principal point of convex lens Focal Plane Focal Point

Magnification ratio
Magnification compares the actual size of an object with how big the object appears on the image sensor. In macro photography, 1:1 magnification means that the object is just as big in the image as it is in real life. Lens specifications usually indicate the maximum magnification of a lens as either a rate or ratio.

Depth of field
Focal Length

50mm F2.8

convex lens. Focal length is the distance (in millimeters) that light travels from the center of this idealized lens to where the image forms on the focal plane. Subjects appear larger at longer focal lengths, and smaller at shorter focal lengths. At any given focal length, the overall scope of the image will vary in relation to the size of the image sensor.

Perspective
Perspective is the visual effect of how far apart foregrounds and backgrounds appear with respect to each other. It can be seen clearly in images taken with a wide-angle lens: foreground objects are big while background objects look small, which creates a sense of distance between them. This effect diminishes at longer focal lengths, as the distance between foreground and background gets compressed.

50mm F2.8

F-stop
F-numbers (or stops) represent a ratio of the size of the aperture relative to the focal length of a lens. Because the aperture regulates the amount of light passing through the lens, each successive F-stop represents a halving or doubling of the brightness. Because an

Depth of field refers to the area around your subject that appears to stay in focus. How shallow or deep it is can be independently affected by various factors such as aperture, focal length, and focusing distance. For example, depth of field gets deeper at

APS-C size image sensor vs. 35 mm format

Image area of 35mm format
47 angle of view

Image area of DSLR with APS-C size sensor

32 angle of view

Lens Focus Point

Principal point Same focusing distance (50mm)

Lens Focus Point

At any given focal length, a digital SLR with an APS-C size image sensor has a slightly smaller angle of view than a 3 mm format camera, and yields an image that is about two-thirds in size. So if you are shooting with an APS-C format camera, it is useful to keep in mind a conversion factor of 1.x. For example, a 0 mm focal length is equivalent to 7 mm in 3 mm format.

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Flashes
Advanced flash functions for superior control of lighting.
ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) flash metering
A high-precision TTL flash metering method that works in conjunction with the built-in distance encoder of the lens. Flash output is based on accurate measurement of distance-to-subject, and therefore is not affected by the reflectance of subjects or backgrounds.

Professional-quality lighting is within reach. External flash advanced features let you meter more precisely, use faster shutter speeds, set-up off-camera lighting and more.
Wide focus area-compatible AF illuminator (HVL-F56AM ONLY)
The AF illuminator complements the cameras wide focus area, and enables fast and accurate focusing in dim conditions.
Main specifications of HVL-F56AM
Type

Auto electronic flash (clip-on type) with direct through-the-lens (TTL) flash metering; auto-lock foot system, auto-zoom, high-speed sync (HSS), power level switching, wireless flash, bounce flash, modelling flash, multi-burst functions
Focal length of the lens 17mm 18 17mm 14 24mm 30 24mm 25 28mm 32 28mm 26 35mm 38 35mm 30 50mm 44 50mm 35 70mm 50 70mm 41 85mm 56 85mm 42

Normal flash

Guide number at 1/1 power level Focal length of the lens

Wireless flash

Guide number at 1/1 power level

HVL-F56AM
External flash
Includes case, mini-stand

Modeling flash function (HVL-F56AM ONLY)

Two types of modeling flash help you refine your lighting setups. One type fires 3 short bursts in 1. seconds, so that you can check the size and direction of shadows on the subject. Ideal for wireless flash photography. The other type produces 160 bursts in  seconds (0 Hz), which mimics the effect of ambient lighting and allows for even finer checking of shadows.

Focal length of the lens

17mm

24mm

28mm

35mm

50mm

70mm

85mm

Guide number (at ISO 100 in meters)

Shutter speed

High-speed
sync

1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 1/4000

6.7 4.5 3.5 2.4 1.7

12 8.6 6 4.3 3

13 9.5 6.7 4.5 3.5

15 10 7.5 5 3.7

17 12 9 6 4.5

19 13 9.5 6.7 4.7

22 16 11 8 5.6

High-speed sync operation

Flash operation can be synchronized to all shutter speeds, which offers a distinct advantage over conventional daylight sync operation in which the shutter speed must be equal to or slower than the speed of the flash. With high-speed sync, you can work at faster shutter speeds and thus open up the aperture to obtain defocused backgrounds for more pleasing portraits. High-speed is compatible with wireless flash operation.
HSS is not compatible with ADI metering and bounce flash (in upward direction).

(HSS)

Compact and high-performance flash unit with high flash output (guide number: 6*1). Its wideangle adapter expands flash coverage to the angle of view of a lens at 17 mm focal length*2. In conjunction with the lens built-in distance encoder, it performs ADI flash metering and avoids the influence of background or subject reflectance. Also offers wireless operation and high-speed sync. Flash head can be angled or swiveled for bounce flash or close-up shooting.

Power level switching

Flashes / Recycle time (sec.)

(Appx. based on Sony std.)

Automatically switched between 24 mm - 85 mm focal lengths. Angle of view of at 17mm focal length is also covered when a wide-angle adapter is attached. 6 levels (1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32) Alkaline batt. Ni-MH batt. Lithium batt. 90 - 3200 / 0.2 - 11 s 80 - 2800 / 0.2 - 8 s 250 - 8000 / 0.2 - 13 s

Comparison with the built-in flash

The 100s built-in flash has a guide number of 12*, which can reach subjects at about 10 ft (3 m) (F, ISO 100). This is highly practical in most situations, but but in longer shooting distances an external flash can provide great flexibility. The HVL-F6AM features guide number 6, and can reach 6 ft (1 m) at the same camera settings. In addition, this units high flash output can be used to bounce light off the ceiling or walls, which adds diffuse light to the scene to create pleasing, very natural illumination without harsh shadows.
* 85mm focal length at 100 ISO, m.

Flash coverage Bounce flash Continuous flash AF illuminator range Flash control Multiple Flash Wireless flash High-speed sync. Modeling flash Power source Dimensions (WxHxD) / weight

Covers the angle of view at focal lengths between 24 mm and 85 mm. Automatically changed by adjustments in lens focal length. Manual selection possible with 24 / 28 / 35 / 50 / 85 mm. Covers the angle of view of at 17 mm focal length with a wide-angle adapter attached. Available (Click position: up 45/60/75/90, down 10, right 30/45/60/75/90, left 30/45/60/75/90/120/150/180) 5 flashes / second, total 40 flashes (1/32 power level, with Ni-MH batt.) Approx. 0.5 -10 m (based on SONY measurement) Direct through-the-lens (TTL) flash metering, pre-flash control, manual flash control selectable
For use w/Manual Exposure. 15-step selectable flash frequency (1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/20/30/40/50/100Hz); 15-step selectable flash number (2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/15/20/25/30/35/40/--). When "--" selected, flash fires for duration of exposure.

Available when used with the

digital SLR digital SLR

Available in all shutter speeds when used with the

Available with the Test button (two types; 2 Hz / 3 second, 40 Hz / 4 second) Four AA-size batteries (Alkaline / Ni-MH / Lithium) / Optional external Battery Adapter FA-EB1AM (six AA-size batteries) Approx. 3 x 5-3/16 x 3-3/4" (77.5 x 132 x 95.5 mm) / 13.1 oz (370 g) without batteries

Focal lengths in lenses for 35mm-format SLRs

HVL-F36AM
External flash
Includes case, mini-stand, diffuser

Defocused background made possible by high-speed synch (1/2000 sec., F2)

TTL (through-the-lens) wireless flash

1

Conventional daylight sync (1/12 sec., F8)

Comparison of illumination ranges (85mm at ISO 100, m)

Approx. 10 ft

Type

Automatic electronic flash (clip-on type) with direct through-the-lens (TTL) flash metering; auto-lock foot system, auto-zoom, high-speed sync, wireless flash, bounce flash functions.
Focal length of the lens

17mm

24mm 20 24mm 14

28mm 22 28mm 15

35mm 25 35mm 19

50mm 29 50mm 22

85mm 36 85mm 28

Normal flash

Compact flash unit with guide number 36* . Includes a wide-angle adapter to expand flash coverage to the angle of view of a lens at 17 mm focal length*2. In conjunction with the lens built-in distance encoder, it performs ADI flash metering and avoids the influence of subject or background reflectance. Compatible with highspeed sync and wireless flash. Flash head tilts up to 90 for bounce flash applications.
*1: 85mm focal length at 100 ISO, m *2: Focal length for 35 mm format SLRs

Wireless functionality lets you set the position and direction of off-camera lighting in any way you like. By lighting from different angles, you can create soft shadows to add depth to your images, and avoid the strong shadows and hot spots that occur with front lighting. Compatible with high-speed sync.

Guide number at 1/1 11 power level

Focal length of the lens

17mm

Wireless flash

Guide number at 1/1 8.5 power level Focal length of the lens

Approx. 30 ft

Guide number
(at ISO 100 in meters)

24mm 10 7 5 3.5 2.5

28mm 11 8 5.6 4 2.8

35mm 13 9 6.5 4.6 3.2

50mm 15 11 7.5 5.3 3.8

85mm 18 13 9 6.4 4.5

Shutter speed High-speed sync (HSS)

1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 1/4000

100 External flash at camera right produces side lighting for added depth. Built-in flash produces well-lit images with limited sense of depth.

Approx. 6 ft.

Custom Settings

Excellent operability

HVL-F56AM

Wireless channel settings (channels 1 to 4)* Choice of feet or meters to indicate distance* Auto power-off (selectable: 4, 15, 60 minutes or OFF) A uto power-off during wireless operation (60 min. or OFF) A llows manual flash setting with camera in either M mode or any exposure mode*
* HVL-F56AM only * To confirm which lenses include a distance decoder, please see the Lens specifications chart on p. 24-25.

Automatically switched between 24 mm - 85 mm focal lengths. Angle of view of at 17 mm focal length is also covered when a wide-angle adapter is attached.

Flashes / Recycle time (sec.)

(Appx. based on Sony std.)

Alkaline batt. 200 - 4,000 / 0.2 - 6 s

Ni-MH batt. 150 - 3,000 / 0.2 - 5 s

Lithium batt. 500 - 10,000 / 0.2 - 6 s

Flash coverage Bounce flash Continuous flash AF illuminator range Flash control Wireless flash High-speed sync. Power source Dimensions (WxHxD) / weight

Covers the angle of view at focal lengths between 24 mm and 85 mm. Automatically changed by adjustments in lens focal length. Manual selection possible with 24 / 28 / 35 / 50 / 85 mm. Covers the angle of view of at 17 mm focal length with a wide-angle adapter attached. Available (Click position: up 45/60/75/90) 5 flashes / second, total 40 flashes (GN: 6, at 85 mm focal lengths, with Ni-MH batt.) Approx. 0.5 - 6 m (based on SONY measurement) Direct through-the-lens (TTL) flash metering, pre-flash control Available when used with the digital SLR digital SLR Available in all shutter speeds when used with the Four AA-size batteries (Alkaline / Ni-MH / Lithium) Approx. 2-11/16 x 4-13/16 x 3-1/2" (68 x 122 x 89 mm) / 9.2 oz (260 g) (without batteries)

Easy-to-see large panel

LCD (HVL-F56AM only)

Rotates left 180, right 90

(HVL-F56AM only)

Tiltable up 90, down 10

(down-tilting HVL-F56AM only)

AF illuminator

Handy mini-stand for wireless flash photography

For wired (not wireless) off-camera operation using the

digital SLR, Off-Camera Shoe FA-CS1AM (optional) and Off-Camera Cable FA-CC1AM (optional) are required. Focal lengths in lenses for 35mm-format SLRs

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Macro Flash, Ring Light

Vivid lighting for high-quality macro photography, plus the freedom to control the balance of light and shadow for added effect.

Flash Accessories
FA-EB1AM External battery adapter
Adapter for quick-charging flash unit HVL-F6AM Uses 6 AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium) Compact unit that attaches to bottom of camera

FA-CS1AM Off-camera shoe

Required for wired off-camera use of external flash unit HVL-F36AM Connector for off-camera flash cable Attaches to tripod, so handy when using flash in fixed position

FA-CC1AM Off-camera cable

Connector cable for external flash units (HVL-F6AM: connects directly. HVL-F36AM: requires off-camera shoe FA-CS1AM.)
With flash arm attached and extended. With flash units mounted 180 apart.
Main specifications of HVL-MT24AM
Type Guide number (at ISO 100 in meters) Auto-electronic flash with direct through-the-lens (TTL) flash metering Power level 1/8 1/16 1/1 1/2 1/4 With 1 flash 6 4.2 17 12 8.5 With 2 flashes With a wide-angle adapter (1 flash) With a diffuser (1 flash) Power level switching Flashes / Recycle time (sec.) (Appx. based on Sony std.) Flash coverage angle Continuous flash Light type Flash metering type Custom setting 24 11 7 17 8 5 12 5.6 3.5 8.5 4 2.5 6 2.8 1.8 1/32 3 4.2 2 1.3 1/64 2.1 3 1.4 0.9

FA-MC1AM Multi-flash cable

Connector cable that enables flash illumination from multiple flash.

FA-EC1AM Extension cable

Approx. 1 m extension cable for off-camera cable FA-CC1AM

FA-TC1AM Triple connector

Enables synchronized operation of up to 3 external flash units.

HVL-MT24AM
Macro twin flash kit
Kit includes 2 powerful flash units (guide number 2, combined *1) that can be mounted at various positions around the lens holder. Flash units can also be attached on arms that extend to two positionsa useful feature for putting a bit of distance between the camera and subject. Other features include a modeling function that lets you check beforehand how shadows will fall, and a wide-angle adapter that expands flash coverage to the angle of view of a lens at 2 mm focal length*2.
* : ISO 100, m during normal operation. 1 *2: Focal length for 35 mm format SLRs

1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64 Custom setting possible for 1/1, 1/1.4, 1/2, 1/2.8, 1/4, 1/5.6, 1/8 Alkaline batt. 200 / 6 sec. Ni-MH batt. 150 / 5 sec. Lithium batt. 500 / 6 sec.

Other Accessories

Twin flash: up/down 45 degree, right/left 60 degree With a wide-angle adapter: up/down 60 degree, right/left 78 degree With a diffuser (1 flash): up/down 90 degree, right/left 90 degree 5 flashes / sec., total 40 flashes (1/32 power level, with Ni-MH batt.) Daylight Direct through-the-lens (TTL) flash metering, pre-flash control, manual flash control selectable Auto-power-off : OFF, 4 min., 15 min., 1 hour Selection of exposure mode with manual flash control: M only, P/A/S/M Power level EV step for manual flash control: 1EV, 1/2EV Two holders to attach the two flash heads to the front of the lens in 4 positions at 45/90/135/270 degrees. Adaptor rings supplied for 49mm and 55mm threaded lenses. Tiltable by 15-degree pitches / 11 positions Length and angle adjustable in 2 steps Available with the TTL / M / Test flash switch Covers the angle of view at 24mm focal length of a lens Foldable to carry.To prevent the diffuser from covering the light, use with the twin flash arm is recommended. Four AA-size batteries (Alkaline / Ni-MH / Lithium) Twin flash head: 1-11/16 x 1-5/8 x 1-7/16" (43 x 41 x 33 g) Macro flash controller: 2-11/16 x 4-13/16 x 3-9/16" (68 x 123 x 91 mm) / 8.3 oz (235 g) (without batteries)

Magnifies the center of the image for focus checking.

NP-FM55H
Rechargeable battery pack
Voltage/capacity:7.2 V/11.5 Wh (1,600 mAh) Weight: approx. 78 g NP-FM50, NP-FM30 are not compatible with 100.

AC-VQ900AM
AC adapter/charger
For quick-charging of battery pack NP-FM55H Charges 2 battery packs in sequence Includes LCD panel to indicate time to completion
* Recharges NP-FM55H in approx. 70 minutes. * Input voltage is 100240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Compatible with use in various regions

FDA-M1AM
Magnifier
Approx. 2.3x magnification of center of viewfinder image For precise focus checking of macro or telephoto images Built-in diopter adjustment (-7.5 to +3.1 diopters)
* Cameras Eye-Start AF function must be OFF to use this item.

FDA-A1AM
Angle finder
Facilitates low-angle shooting of macro images, etc. Adjustable magnification (1x or 2x) Eyepiece can be rotated 360 degrees Built-in diopter adjustment (-9 to +3 diopters)
* Cameras Eye-Start AF function must be OFF to use this item.

Twin flash holder Flash head tilt mechanism Twin flash arm Modelling flash Wide-angle adapter Diffuser Power source Dimensions (WxHxD) / weight (approx.)

When used with the macro flash controller. Focal lengths in lenses for 35mm-format SLRs

Black (B)

Cinnabar (D)

Eyepiece correctors for farsighted vision:

For nearsighted vision:

FDA-ECN10 (-1) FDA-ECN20 (-2) FDA-ECN30 (-3) FDA-ECN40 (-4)

RM-S1AM
Remote commander
Cable length: 0.5 m

LCS-AMSC30
Soft carrying case
Fits carrying camera, lens, flash units, and various other accessories

LCS-AMA
Soft carrying case
Fits 100 camera body with SAL1870 (1870 mm F3.55.6) lens attached.

HVL-RLAM
Ring light
Offers an easy way to effectively light your subjects for macro shots. The entire ring can be illuminated to produce shadowless lighting. Alternatively, half-illumination creates shadows and contrast, which brings out added dimensionality in the subject. The ring light delivers constant illumination, so you can check the effect of your lighting at any time. In addition to flowers and collectibles, this unit is ideal for shooting small objects that move.
Light source Illuminance Attachable filter diameter Light emission Batteries

Full illumination to produce shadowless lighting.

Main specifications of HVL-RLAM
White LED Higher than 150 lux (0.3 m, Hi mode) 49 / 55 mm Full / right half only / left half only Four AA-size batteries (Alkaline / Ni-MH / Lithium) Alkaline 40 min. 0.1 ~ 0.5 m recommendable 2 levels selectable Ni-MH 110 min.

Half illumination to produce lighting with contrast.

Diopter denoted by value in parentheses. Values indicate degree of diopter adjustment when piece is attached to the viewfinder

FDA-ECF05 (+0.5) FDA-ECF10 (+1) FDA-ECF15 (+1.5) FDA-ECF20 (+2) FDA-ECF30 (+3)

RM-L1AM
Remote commander
Cable length: 5 m

AD-MSCF1
Compact Flash-compatible Memory Stick Duo adapter

Lens front caps

ALC-F49 ALC-F55 ALC-F62 ALC-F72 ALC-F77

LCL-60AM

LCL-90AM

LCL-140AM

STP-SH1AM

STP-SS1AM

Battery life (approx.) (at 25 C room temperature, Hi Mode) Shooting distance Power level Dimensions (WxHxD) (approx.) / Weight (approx.)

LCL-60AM Lens case

Fits lenses up to 60 mm

STP-SH1AM
Genuine leather

Shoulder strap

FDA-EP1AM
Eyepiece cup

ALC-R55
Lens rear cap

Control unit: 2-1/2 x 3-1/16 x 3-1/8" (64 x 78 x 79 mm) (without protruding parts) Ring unit: 4-7/8 x 5-9/16 x 15/16" (124 x 141 x 24 mm) (without protruding parts) Weight: 6.4 oz (180 g) (control unit + ring, without batteries)

LCL-90AM Lens case

Fits lenses up to 90 mm

STP-SS1AM
Nylon

Shoulder strap
Black (B)

LCL-140AM Lens case

Fits lenses up to 140 mm

FA-SC1AM
Accessory shoe cap

ALC-B55
Body cap

For information on accessory connections and system expandability, please refer to the System Chart on p.35.

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Flash / Flash Accessories

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External Flash

External Battery Adapter

External Flash

Off-Camera Shoe

Triple Connector

HVL-F56AM

FA-EB1AM

HVL-F36AM

FA-CS1AM

FA-TC1AM

Lens System from SONY

Off-Camera Cable

Extension Cable

Multi Flash Cable

FA-CC1AM

FA-EC1AM

FA-MC1AM

Macro Flash / Ring Light

SAL1118 SAL1870 SAL18200 SAL24105

SAL75300

SAL16F28

SAL20F28

SAL28F28

Macro Twin Flash Kit

Ring Light

HVL-MT24AM

HVL-RLAM

Finder Accessories
SAL50F14 SAL50M28 SAL100M28 SAL135F28

Magnier

Angle Finder

Eyepiece Cup

Eyepiece Corrector

FDA-M1AM SAL500F80
(1.4x Teleconverter)

FDA-A1AM

FDA-EP1AM

SAL14TC

(2x Teleconverter)

SAL20TC

FDA-ECF05/10/15/20/30, FDA-ECN10/20/30/40

G Lenses

Remote Commanders

Remote Commander

Remote Commander

RM-S1AM SAL35F14G SAL70200G SAL300F28G

RM-L1AM

Carl Zeiss Lenses

Battery / Charger

Rechargeable Battery Pack

AC Adapter / Charger

SAL85F14Z

SAL135F18Z

SAL1680Z

NP-FM55H

AC-VQ900AM

Cases / Straps

Removable Memory

Memory Stick PRO Duo / Duo Soft Carrying Case Soft Carrying Case Lens Case Lens Case Lens Case

Compact Flash-Compatible Memory Stick Duo Adapter

LCS-AMA

LCS-AMSC30

LCL-60AM

LCL-90AM

LCL-140AM

Shoulder Strap

Shoulder Strap

STP-SH1AM

STP-SS1AM

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