Sony Introduces World's First Full-Frame Lens with Power Zoom,the FE PZ 28-135mm f/4

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http://www.dpreview.com/articles/3087993781/sony-unveils-fe-pz-28-135mm-f4-g-oss-cinema-lens

Product Highlights
  • Sony Full-Frame FE-Mount
  • Supports 4K Production
  • Aperture Range: f/4.0-22
  • Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization
  • Power Zoom

  • Super Sonic Wave Motor Drive
  • Maintains Plane of Focus While Zooming
  • ED & Aspherical Elements
  • Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction
  • Circular Aperture, 9 Blades
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http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1082051-REG/sony_selp28135g_e_pz_28_135mm_f_4.html

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DSLR shooters have been waiting a long time for a lens like this. I hope other manufacturers pay attention and consider the same type of lens for other formats.

Kudos Sony.
 
TheDingo said:
DSLR shooters have been waiting a long time for a lens like this. I hope other manufacturers pay attention and consider the same type of lens for other formats.

Kudos Sony.
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You will have a long wait for a full frame DSLR with power zoom controls like there is on the full frame VG900.
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Video showing the zoom rocker switch on the FS7 and the Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS Lens :
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To be honest:

Why does Sony introduce a lens like this for FF cameras and not for their 4 E-mount videocameras?

I was hoping for a native lens for my FS100, but 28-135 is clearly meant for FF rather than S35.
It's just to long on the wide end for docu or ENG style work.
It's so typical for Sony - lucky A7s owners... sad FS100/FS700/EA50/future FS7 owners!
 
Erik Wittbusch said:
To be honest:

Why does Sony introduce a lens like this for FF cameras and not for their 4 E-mount videocameras?

I was hoping for a native lens for my FS100, but 28-135 is clearly meant for FF rather than S35.
It's just to long on the wide end for docu or ENG style work.
It's so typical for Sony - lucky A7s owners... sad FS100/FS700/EA50/future FS7 owners!
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I bet they plan to put out FF video cameras as well down the road and this can be used both with the FF and S35 cameras. As for me, I would rather have had it as a 50-150 or so. So there's no pleasing everyone.
And there is already the 18-105 and 18-200 power zooms that cover wider ranges.
 
dustylense said:
I haven't seen a single frame where one puts this on the shoulder where the shoulder pad in on the shoulder.
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Still seems very usable to me. If it saves me €1000 by not having to by some overpriced cage just to be able to use my camera on the shoulder occasionally I'm happy.
 
dmitrizigany said:
I bet they plan to put out FF video cameras as well down the road and this can be used both with the FF and S35 cameras. As for me, I would rather have had it as a 50-150 or so. So there's no pleasing everyone.
And there is already the 18-105 and 18-200 power zooms that cover wider ranges.
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Yes there is already something. Ever tried to use the 18-200 changing focal length fast and refocusing? Not to mention it can't hold aperture while zooming in. This one is okay but not a real keeper...
Ever tried the 18-105 on your FS100/700? Good luck with the distortion this lens introduces (without electronic compensation). It's just not usable, allbeit nice in every other aspect (constant aperture, constant length).

So where is one nice e-mount zoom really usable for video?
 
Erik Wittbusch said:
Yes there is already something. Ever tried to use the 18-200 changing focal length fast and refocusing? Not to mention it can't hold aperture while zooming in. This one is okay but not a real keeper...
Ever tried the 18-105 on your FS100/700? Good luck with the distortion this lens introduces (without electronic compensation). It's just not usable, allbeit nice in every other aspect (constant aperture, constant length).
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Sony has announced a firmware update for the FS700 to support the new zoom lenses. Probably no such luck for the FS100 though. So my guess is that the 28-135 won't be a good fit for it anyway.
The 18-200 power zoom worked really well for me on EA50 and FS700 for shooting live performances combined with the face detection function. It's a shame it's a bit too slow though. I sold it along with my EA50 but really miss that lens.
 
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