Sony FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G E-Mount Lens

For those in search of a rapid and adaptable wide-angle cine zoom for their full-frame cinema camera, the premier FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G E-Mount Lens from Sony offers a constant T3.1 aperture, ensuring uniform performance across its 16 to 35mm zoom range while delivering exceptional image quality even in low-light environments. Users have the option to manually operate the zoom or utilize the detachable servo unit, facilitating the creation of both swift and gradual zooms with ease. Additionally, the lens can be controlled via a compatible camera's handle or an optional external grip zoom. The lens's constant T3.1 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range guarantees consistent exposure when adjusting focal lengths within a scene, eliminating the need for re-lighting to achieve adequate exposure during zooming.

Wide Cinematic Expression

Enhance your cinematic artistry with the exceptional wide-angle zoom G series lens. Featuring a constant T3.1 (F2.8) large aperture, this lens provides remarkable background bokeh and outstanding low-light capabilities across the entire zoom range. Experience precision through the responsive manual controls, which include fully mechanical focus, zoom, and iris rings, complemented by advanced features such as linear autofocus and servo zoom that can be operated directly from the camera.

The constant T3.1 (F2.8) maximum aperture ensures consistent exposure and depth of field, irrespective of the focal length selected. Adjusting the aperture to create a defocused background results in blurred areas outside the focal plane. This bokeh effect is further enhanced by the circular aperture blades incorporated in the design of this lens.

Cine Style Zoom

The FE C 16-35 is engineered with a genuine cine design, incorporating a 0.8 MOD gear and a lens diameter of 114mm, making it compatible with standard cine follow focus systems, lens motors, and matte boxes. This wide-angle zoom lens is tailored for full-frame E-mount cine cameras and is also suitable for full-frame cinema cameras like the PXW-FX9. Its constant T3.1 maximum aperture across the entire zoom range ensures uniform exposure when adjusting focal lengths within a scene, eliminating the need to relight close-ups for adequate exposure.

nano AR Coating

Sony's innovative Nano AR Coating technology effectively reduces flare and ghosting by minimizing internal reflections, ensuring clarity even in challenging outdoor lighting scenarios. This results in a dynamic range that captures lifelike detail and gradation, particularly with advanced camera sensors. The precisely engineered regular nano-structure facilitates accurate light transmission, enhancing image quality beyond that of lenses featuring irregular nano-structures. Furthermore, the reflection suppression capabilities of the Nano AR Coating surpass those of traditional anti-reflective coatings, leading to significant enhancements in clarity, contrast, and overall image quality. 

A nano anti-reflective coating has been utilized to minimize surface reflections, flare, and ghosting, thereby enhancing contrast and color accuracy in bright lighting environments. Evaluate the clarity and contrast of the image on the right, which features the nano anti-reflective coating, in comparison to the image on the left, which lacks this coating.

Focus Control

Instantly switch between auto and manual focus allowing the camera and lens to focus for you or decide to take control and manually focus on the precise point you chose. The focus ring can easily be moved forward for autofocus or pulled backward to engage manual focus. This unique operation allows the user to switch from autofocus to manual focus directly from the focus ring making the operation quicker and easier than selecting a menu in-camera or a separate switch on the lens housing.

The Push/Pull AF/MF mechanism simplifies the transition between autofocus and manual focus, eliminating the need to search for a button or switch during shooting. One can effortlessly adjust the focus by pushing the ring forward for autofocus or pulling it back for manual focus, allowing the user to maintain their gaze on the viewfinder without distraction. The focus ring allows for a 120° rotation, providing precise control, with distance indicators marked in feet. Additionally, the Linear response manual focus and Enhanced Hybrid autofocus deliver rapid, silent, and accurate focusing capabilities, making them ideal for cinematic applications.

Servo Unit

The detachable servo unit included offers convenient fingertip control, enabling smooth and gradual zoom adjustments ideal for slow-paced dramas or promotional videos. Users can easily switch between servo and manual control using the button located on the lens unit. When in servo mode, zoom can be controlled through the camera's handle or grip zoom.