Sony Lenses
Sony E 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 review
15 Jan 2018 Gordon LaingThe Sony E 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 is a general-purpose 7.5x zoom for its cropped-frame mirrorless bodies, including the A6000, A5000 and NEX series, on which it delivers an equivalent range of 27-203mm. Compact and light but capable of quality results, find out if it's for you in my review!
Sony FE 24-105mm f4G OSS review so far
06 Nov 2017 Gordon LaingThe Sony FE 24-105mm f4G OSS is a general-purpose zoom for Sony's full-frame mirrorless cameras that takes you from wide-angle to short telephoto. Sporting a constant f4 focal ratio, optical stabilisation, weather-sealing and a light body it's an ideal walk-around lens. Check out my samples so far!
Sony FE 50mm f1.8 review so far
18 Oct 2017 Gordon LaingThe Sony FE 50mm f1.8 is an affordable standard prime lens for Alpha mirrorless cameras with a bright f1.8 focal ratio that's ideal for delivering shallow depth-of-field effects. There's lots of 50mm options for Sony's cameras, but the FE 50mm f1.8 is by far the most affordable with autofocus.
Sony FE 85mm f1.8 review-so-far
11 Sep 2017 Gordon LaingSony's FE 85mm f1.8 is a short telephoto lens for Sony mirrorless cameras. Costing one third of the FE 85mm f1.4 G Master, it represents a fairly light and relatively affordable option for anyone wanting to shoot portraits, street or details. Check out my sample images!
Sony FE 28mm f2 review-so-far
04 Sep 2017 Gordon LaingSony's FE 28mm f2 is a compact and affordable wide-angle for Sony mirrorless cameras. The size and weight make it a perfect companion for Sony's smaller bodies, while a pair of optional adapters transform it into a 21mm ultra-wide or 16mm Fisheye. Check out my sample images!
Sony FE 55mm f1.8 ZA review-so-far
30 Aug 2017 Gordon LaingSony's FE 55mm f1.8 ZA is a prime lens for Alpha mirrorless cameras that delivers close to standard coverage on full-frame bodies. It was one of the first lenses available for the FE mount, but remains a popular premium option. Check out my sample images!
Sony FE 35mm f1.4 ZA review-so-far
24 Aug 2017 Gordon LaingThe Sony FE 35mm f1.4 ZA is a standard wide prime lens for Sony's mirrorless cameras. It's one of many 35mm lenses now available for the full-frame mirrorless Alphas, but it's the brightest model with autofocus, and a superb performer. Check out my sample images.
Sony FE 90mm f2.8 Macro review-so-far
16 Aug 2017 Gordon LaingThe Sony FE 90mm f2.8 Macro G OSS is a medium telephoto for Sony's mirrorless cameras. It's the first Sony Macro corrected for its full-frame bodies, upon which it'll deliver 1:1 / 1x magnification from a distance of 28cm. A sharp performer, check out my sample images in my review-so-far.
Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS review-so-far
09 Aug 2017 Gordon LaingThe Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 G Master is a pro telephoto zoom for Alpha mirrorless cameras. One of the first G Master lenses, it delivers high resolution details with attractive rendering of blurred areas. I've compiled a wide variety of sample images in my review-so-far!
Sony E 18-105mm f4 review-so-far
03 Aug 2017 Gordon LaingThe Sony E PZ 18-105mm f4G OSS is a general-purpose 5.8x motorized zoom for Sony's cropped-frame / APSC mirrorless cameras, including the A5000, A6000 and original NEX ranges, where it delivers a 27-158mm equivalent range. Check out my sample images from a trip to Thailand!
Sony FE 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 GM OSS review
22 May 2017 Gordon LaingThe Sony FE 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 G Master is a telephoto zoom for its full-frame mirrorless cameras. It delivers the longest reach of Sony's e-mount lenses and boasts high performance for subjects near and far. I've been using the FE 100-400mm at a variety of events on Alpha A9 and A7r Mark II bodies. Check out my experiences and images so…
Sony FE 12-24mm f4G review-so-far
17 May 2017 Gordon LaingSony's FE 12-24mm f4G is an ultra-wide zoom for its full-frame mirrorless cameras. It delivers the widest coverage in the e-mount lineup to date, and exploits the short sensor to mount distance of mirrorless to achieve a smaller and lighter barrel than rivals for DSLRs. I've been shooting with it, so check out my sample images!
Sony FE 16-35mm f2.8 GM review-so-far
17 May 2017 Gordon LaingSony's FE 16-35mm f2.8 G Master is a wide zoom for its full-frame mirrorless cameras. The fifth G Master lens, it completes a 'trinity' of f2.8 models, joining the FE 24-70mm f2.8 and FE 70-200mm f2.8. It aims for high resolution and attractive bokeh, while maintaining quality at all distances. I've been shooting with it, so check out my samples!
Sony FE 24-70mm f2.8 GM sample images
12 Feb 2016 Gordon LaingSony's FE 24-70mm f2.8 GM is a new standard zoom lens for its full-frame mirrorless cameras. The wide to short telephoto range and bright f2.8 focal ratio make it ideal for portraits and wedding photography, along with general-purpose use. The FE 24-70mm f2.8 also becomes one of Sony's first G-Master, or GM, lenses, boasting the company's best optical quality to…
Sony FE 85mm f1.4 GM sample images
08 Feb 2016 Gordon LaingSony's FE 85mm f1.4 GM is a new prime lens for its mirrorless cameras. The short telephoto focal length and bright f1.4 focal ratio make it ideal for portraits and the de-clickable aperture ring also makes it great for video work. The FE 85mm f1.4 also becomes one of Sony's first G-Master, or GM, lenses, boasting the company's best optical…
Sony FE 70-200mm f4G OSS review
04 Sep 2014 Gordon LaingThe Sony FE 70-200mm f4G OSS is a high quality telephoto zoom for Alpha mirrorless cameras. It's corrected for full-frame but also compatible with cropped APSC models, where it becomes equivalent to 105-300mm. Find out why it could be the best telephoto for your Sony mirrorless in my review!
Sony E 10-18mm f4 review-so-far
10 Dec 2012 Gordon LaingThe Sony E 10-18mm f4 OSS is an ultra-wide zoom for Sony's cropped-frame / APSC mirrorless cameras, upon which it delivers coverage equivalent to 15-27mm; it also features a constant f4 focal ratio and optical stabilisation. In my review-so-far, check out a selection of sample images!
Sony E 24mm f1.8 ZA review-so-far
21 Mar 2012 Gordon LaingThe Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm f1.8 ZA is a high quality prime lens for Sony's cropped-frame / APSC mirrorless cameras, upon which it delivers mild wide-angle coverage equivalent to 36mm ideal for genera-purpose use. In my review-so-far, check out a selection of sample images!
