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Sony Introduces Fisheye Zoom G Lens
8 September 2026
Sony has announced its 8-14mm f3.5 Fisheye G, the company's first fisheye zoom G Lens for its full-frame Alpha E-mount cameras.
Covering an 8mm-to-14mm zoom range, the lens provides the flexibility to move from a 180-degree circular fisheye perspective at 8mm to a 180-degree diagonal fisheye at 14mm.
Designed for landscapes, architecture, sports and video production, the G lens combines high-resolution optical performance with fast, precise autofocus in a compact and lightweight 314g design. Its internal zoom mechanism provides consistent handling for handheld, gimbal and rig-based shooting, while close focusing capabilities enable dramatic fisheye perspectives at short working distances.
The fisheye can also be used in a dual-lens configuration with the Venice Extension System Mini to support spatial content production, including VR, with a natural sense of depth and distance.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the new fisheye include:
- Full-frame format
- Apertures: f3.5 to f22 aperture
- Circular-to-diagonal fisheye zoom range
- 5.9-Inch close focus
- Independent focus, zoom & aperture rings
- Af/mf/fh and zoom lock switches
- Dust- and moisture-resistant design
- Rear filter holder & cutting template
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the lens include:
SONY 8-14mm f3.5 FISHEYE G LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Sony E Focal Length 8mm to 14mm Aperture f3.5 to f22 Angle of View 180° Minimum Focus 5.9 inches Magnification 0.22x magnification Optical Design 16 elements in 13 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread Rear proprietary Dimensions 2.5 x 3.3 inches Weight 11.1 oz. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Sony said the new fisheye will be available beginning Oct. 15 for $1,599.99. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
Sony Electronics Introduces Its First Fisheye Zoom G Lens
Compact, lightweight SEL814-GB Full-frame lens delivers fisheye perspectives from circular to diagonal with high resolution across the zoom range
SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Sony Electronics introduces the SEL814-GB, the company's first fisheye zoom G Lens for full-frame Alpha E-mount cameras.
The 8mm to 14mm zoom range covers circular fisheye at 8mm through diagonal fisheye at 14mm, with a constant aperture of f3.5. Built for landscapes, architecture, sports and video production, the lens pairs a compact, lightweight body with G Lens resolution, fast and precise autofocus and refined operability for stills and movies. In a dual-lens configuration with the VENICE Extension System Mini1 it also supports spatial content production.
The SEL814-GB brings new creative fisheye perspectives to Sony's E-mount lineup for photographers, cinematographers and content creators.
"Our first fisheye zoom runs circular through diagonal across 8 to 14 millimeters, so you can find your perspective standing right in front of the subject. We held it to G Lens resolution through the whole range, to provide an exciting, high-quality creative tool. And at 314 grams, you can carry it all day," said Yang Cheng, Vice President of Imaging Solutions, Sony Electronics.
Key Features
Fisheye zoom coverage from circular to diagonal fisheye
The 8mm to 14mm range delivers a broad set of fisheye perspectives in one compact lens. At 8mm it shoots circular fisheye with a 180-degree angle of view projected as a circular image on a full-frame sensor. At 14mm it shoots diagonal fisheye across the full frame with an 180-degree diagonal angle of view. You can match the angle of view and composition to the subject and creative intent, across landscapes, architecture, sports and video production.
High-resolution G Lens performance across the zoom range
An optical design with ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass and aspherical elements suppresses chromatic and other aberrations across the image area, holding high resolution throughout the zoom range. A minimum focusing distance of 0.15 m and maximum magnification of 0.22x at the telephoto end enable dramatic close-up fisheye perspectives for stills and movies.
Compact, lightweight design for high mobility and spatial content production
The lens measures approximately 63.1mm in maximum diameter and 82.8mm in length and weighs approximately 314 g, giving it mobility for handheld, gimbal and rig-based shooting. An inner zoom mechanism minimizes shifts in the center of gravity while zooming. Using two sets of the VENICE Extension System Mini and this lens, side by side, positions the optical axes approximately 64mm apart, close to the average interpupillary distance of human eyes supporting spatial content production, including Virtual Reality, with a natural sense of depth and distance.
Autofocus performance and operability for stills and movies
The lens delivers fast, precise autofocus and Linear Response manual focus while suppressing focus breathing with quiet operation for movie production. Controls include a focus mode switch, zoom lock switch and an aperture ring with switchable click stops. A dust- and moisture-resistant design2 and a fluorine coating on the front element support use in outdoor environments.