Product details 

• Ultra-wide 20 mm to mid-tele 70 mm zoom range, for a range of movie and still subjects.

• Outstanding G Lens image quality with high resolution at all focal lengths

• Peak performance AF with two XD Linear Motors for precise, fast, quiet focus drive

• Refined movie imagery with minimized focus breathing and focus/axial shift while zooming

• Compact, lightweight design for superb image quality and versatility in any situation

• Excellent close-up performance of 9.8” (25cm) throughout the zoom range (manual focus)

• Constant F4 maximum aperture throughout zoom range for greater flexibility

• Circular aperture with 9-blade iris for naturally rendered bokeh

• Active Mode⁵ image stabilization highly effective at ultra-wide 20 mm

• Dedicated aperture ring, click/de-click and iris lock switches

• Customizable focus hold buttons provided in two locations for easy access and control

• ED glass lens elements correct spherical and chromatic aberrations

• Linear Response MF for precise, repeatable manual focus control

• Instant auto/manual focus selection via AF/MF switch

• Front fluorine coating repels fingerprints, dust, water and oil

• Dust and moisture resistant⁶ design for reliability in challenging conditions

• Front 72mm threaded for screw-on filters

• Petal shaped, bayonet mount lens hood ALC-SH174 supplied

Standard zoom redefined: ultra-wide 20 mm to 70 mm

This versatile, high-performance E-mount lens offers a zoom range that extends from ultra-wide 20 mm to 70 mm in a compact, lightweight model that has been painstakingly designed with no compromises in image quality, AF performance, or movie operability.

Outstanding G Lens image quality

Two AA (advanced aspherical) elements and three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements simultaneously correct chromatic and spherical aberration for extremely high optical performance right out to the image edges, from ultra-wide 20mm to 70mm. Soft bokeh is enhanced by a 9-blade circular aperture

Peak AF performance for stills and movies

Two XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motors provide high thrust for fast, quiet, smooth focus drive. Improved thrust efficiency results in up to a 60% increase in AF speed, and tracking performance has been improved by as much as two times so tracking is reliable and precise.

Refined movie imagery

Advanced technology reduces focus breathing as well as focus and axial shift when zooming so that distracting image shifts are minimized. This lens has been designed for quiet operation when shooting movies, with XD Linear Motors and a newly developed aperture unit.