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Sony has unveiled its very first full-frame E-mount fisheye zoom lens—the Sony FE 8–14mm f/3.5 Fisheye G. The new lens covers a 180-degree field of view throughout its range, with the 8mm end producing a circular fisheye image and the 14mm end filling the frame with a diagonal fisheye image. For underwater shooters, the new lens is a very significant addition to Sony’s lineup, opening up exciting new wide-angle and close-focus wide-angle possibilites.

The lens features 16 elements arranged in 13 groups, including three aspherical elements, four ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements, and one aspherical ED element. According to Sony, the design minimizes chromatic aberration across the frame. In addition, the lens boasts a fluorine coating on the front element, which repels water, oils, fingerprints, and dust.

There’s a full complement of controls on the lens: an aperture ring that can be clicked or de-clicked, a customizable button, a zoom lock, and an AF/MF/FH switch providing a focus-hold position designed for applications such as astrophotography and VR. A rear filter holder is built-in as well. The lens is just 3.3 inches (83mm) long and 2.5 inches (63mm) in diameter, and tips the scales at just 11 ounces (314 grams)—about two-thirds the weight of the Canon RF 7–14mm f/2.8–3.5 or Nikon AF-S 8–15mm f/3.5–4.5 fisheye lenses.

Available in October from retailers such as Backscatter, the Sony FE 8–14mm f/3.5 Fisheye G will cost $1,600. Make sure to check out Brett Lobwein’s first look at the new Sony full-frame fisheye zoom.
 

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PRESS RELEASE

San Diego, September 8, 2026 - Sony Electronics introduces the 8-14mm f/3.5 Fisheye G (SEL814G), 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. 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 8-14mm f/3.5 Fisheye G 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.

Pricing & Availability

The 8-14mm f/3.5 Fisheye G (SEL814G) will be available for a suggested retail price of $1,599.99 USD / $1,999.99 CAD in October, 2026.

Key Features of the 8-14mm f/3.5 Fisheye G

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 a 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 0.15m 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 63.1 mm in maximum diameter and 82.8 mm 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 64 mm apart, close to the average interpupillary distance of human eyes supporting spatial content production, including VR, 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 MF while suppressing focus breathing and operating quietly 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.

For main specifications and additional product details, please visit the product website HERE.

¹VENICE Extension System Mini sold separately.

²Not guaranteed to be 100% dust and moisture proof.