|
|
Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens
Ilse Jurriën : June 11th 2006 - 12:01 CET
|
|
|
 Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens : The Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens is the superb macro-focus lens for both close-up and distant subjects. The Sony 100mm macro lens is a versatile macro-focus lens that covers a wide range of photographic applications, from close-up nature subjects to midrange telephoto shots, making it ideal to carry on location or in the field. Mounted on the Sony Alpha 100 DSLR camera, it provides a 150mm focal length (35mm equivalent), and its superb sharpness and clarity give you professional results in every shooting situation. You can get closer to your subject to capture low-angle shots of insects, flowers and other natural wonders, and broad depth of field lets you keep backgrounds in focus too.
|
 Sony Alpha 100 digital SLR
The Sony Alpha A100 camera is an instant classic: the top-quality 10 Megapixel DSLR system camera that builds on a two-decade legacy of Minolta photographic leadership, accepts 20 years of A-mount lenses sold worldwide, and introduces Sony imaging innovations like high-sensitivity shooting with Super SteadyShot in-camera image stabilization, Dynamic Range Optimizer to automatically increase detail in bright and dark picture areas, new Anti-Dust technology to keep the CCD imager clean for better pictures, and Eye-Start Auto focus system for faster camera response.
Sony 100mm macro lens - Contrast and Resolution
In conjunction with the Super SteadyShot image stabilization system Sony Alpha 100 DSLR camera, this lens captures bright, steady imagesof the Sony even working with hand-held camera in low light. Excellent optical precision gives your shots greater visual accuracy for close analysis of your subject. Speeds auto-focus response by limiting the range of distances that are brought into focus, Close-up Range, or Telephoto Range.
Sony 100mm f/2.8 lens specifications
• 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
• Excellent for close-ups and telephoto shots
• Bright f2.8 aperture for good results in low light
• High contrast, high-resolution image quality
• Focus Range Limiter for faster auto-focusing
• Focus Hold button for full creative control
• Auto Clutch to stop manual focus ring rotation
• Circular Aperture for pleasing defocused effects
• Focal length - 35mm Equivalent: 100 mm
• Focal length - APS: 150 mm
• Angle of view - 35mm Equivalent: 24ﾟ
• Angle of view - APS: 16ﾟ
• Min focus distance: 1’ 2.4 inch (35 cm)
• Aperture - maximum: f2.8
• Aperture - minimum: f32
• Maximum magnification: 1.0X
• Lens construction: 8 elements in 8 groups with 9 aperture blades
• Filter diameter: 55 mm
• Dimensions: 3 x 4 inch (75 x 98.5 mm)
• Weight: 1 lb 2 oz (505 g)
• Supplied accessories: Front and rear lens cap, SH0007 lens hood
Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens SAL-100M28 - Focus and Aperture
For full creative control, a focus hold button located on the lens can lock auto-focusing. In auto-focus mode, the manual focus ring does not rotate, which improves handling ease. Because aperture blades form a near circle at the wide openings used for low-light shots, spot-light sources have a pleasing circular defocused effect. The Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens is expected to ship on or before July 28th, 2006 and has an estimated price of $679.95.
About Sony Group
The Sony Group is primarily focused on the Electronics (such as AV/IT products & components), Game (such as PlayStation), Entertainment (such as motion pictures and music), and Financial Services (such as insurance and banking) sectors. Not only do we represent a wide range of businesses, but we remain globally unique. Our aim is to fully leverage this uniqueness in aggressively carrying out our convergence strategy so that we can continue to emotionally touch and excite our customers.
|
|
|
|
