Sony on Friday launched the latest addition to its E-mount full-frame lens line-up with the introduction of a FE 35mm F1.8 large-aperture wide-angle prime lens model SEL35F18F. It would be available across all Sony Centers, Alpha Flagship stores, Sony authorized dealers and major electronic stores across India for Rs 56,990.
“A 35mm prime lens is a go-to lens for so many photographers as its versatility means that it is the right choice for so many kinds of shot,” said Hiroyuki Tokuno, Head of Digital Imaging Division, Sony India. “Our new 35mm FE lens combines brilliant corner to corner clarity with a truly lightweight design and we are confident that it will appeal to a wide range of stills and movie shooters.”
Sony SEL35F18F Prime lens details
Weighing 280g, the lens is pretty compact and is convenient for shooting a wide range of subjects from everyday snapshots, food photography, landscapes, night scenes and more, the company said in a statement. With an aperture of F1.8, it is accompanied by a silent autofocus and tracking shot feature. In addition, its large aperture and full-frame design allow the photographer to have a minimum focus distance of 0.22m and a maximum magnification of 0.24x for easy access to the world of close-up photography.
Last week, the company added a new wireless speaker to its lineup in India. This new Sony – speaker – SRS-XB402M – is essentially a part of the company’s Extra Bass lineup. It costs Rs 24,990 in India. These new speakers are now available across Sony brand shops, major stores and e-commerce portals including Amazon India and Flipkart.
As for features, the SRS-XB402M comes with built-in Amazon Alexa smart assistant. You need to first connect the smart speaker to Wi-Fi for accessing this functionality. It also boasts a battery life of up to 12 hours. To make sure the smart speaker is able to survive the outdoors as well as a pool-side party, it features IP67 rating. Additionally, the speaker is also shock proof and rust proof.
Written with inputs from IANS
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