New NEX-6, 10-18mm, 16-50mm Power Zoom, and 35/1.8 Lenses for Sony NEX

Overview of the new Sony NEX products by SGNL:

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Several exciting announcements for the Sony NEX system today:

1) Sony NEX-6 officially announced

Key specifications:

-"Fast Hybrid" CDAF/PDAF autofocus system (like NEX-5R) promises good results with AF tracking at up to 10 fps

-Integrated EVF like the NEX-7

-Integrated Wifi like the NEX-5R

-16MP sensor and "only" two control dials distinguish from NEX-7


2) New Sony 16-50mm Power Zoom (PZ) lens:


Key features:

-Much smaller size than prior 18-55mm kit zoom

-Collapsible design which automatically extends when camera powers on

-24-75mm equivalent f/3.5-5.6 with OSS (image stabilization)

-Zoom toggle for smooth zooming during video


3) New 10-18mm (15-27mm equivalent) f/4 OSS ultrawide zoom



4) New 35mm f/1.8 OSS normal lens:



The new compact kit zoom, ultrawide, and fast normal lens go a long way towards establishing Sony NEX as a complete system. It's good to see that Sony is putting image stabilization in all of their lenses, even the normal and wides.


Full coverage of all the latest Sony announcements at 1001 Noisy Cameras

 

I agree. NEX-6 plus the 35/1.8 OSS is very tempting!

Forgot to add: SEL35F18 prime and SEL1018 wide angle lenses will be available this November for about $450 and $850, respectively. SELP1650 power zoom will be available for purchase separately in January for about $350.