Sony unveils full-frame FE 50mm F1.4 GM lens in India

In India, Sony has launched the FE 50mm F1.4 GM Lens. As part of the G Master full-frame lens line-up, the FE 50mm offers a premium 50mm prime lens with a "remarkably compact and lightweight design".

With an 11-blade circular aperture, the lens offers natural bokeh rendering. A pair of XA (extreme aspherical) elements corrects field curvature and aberration.

Joining the XA is the ED (extra-low dispersion) glass element that reduces chromatic aberration for clearer and sharper images. Besides this, Sony uses a Nano AR Coating II to suppress reflections.

The FE 50mm has a minimum focusing distance of 0.41 metres, and a maximum magnification of 0.16x with autofocus.

Besides the XA and ED, sony also uses XD (extreme dynamic) linear motors. All of these elements fit together in a lens that is only "80.6 mm in diameter, 96.0 mm in length, and 516 grams in weight".

The lens has a focus hold, and a focus mode switch built into the design for extra versatility. There is also an Iris Lock switch, the first one on a Sony prime lens.

Amazon, Flipkart, Sony Centers, Alpha Flagship stores, ShopatSC portal and authorized resellers will sell the lens starting on April 3. The lens has been priced at Rs 1,49,990.