Sony’s first-ever fisheye lens for mirrorless cameras is finally here! The Sony FE 8-14mm f/3.5 Fisheye G is smaller, more versatile – and way more fun – than I expected

Sony has introduced its first fisheye lens for mirrorless cameras, the Sony FE 8-14mm f/3.5 Fisheye G. The ultra-wide lens, announced on September 8, brings the distinctive distortion of fisheye to the E-Mount system with control. With a shorter focal length range of 8-14mm, the lens offers both round and rectilinear views, allowing for creative editing in post-production.

The lens can focus as close as 0.15m, enabling close-up shots with fisheye distortion. At 8mm, the lens produces a round fisheye view, while at 14mm, it transitions to a rectilinear view that retains the extreme barrel distortion. The lens is notably compact and lightweight, weighing just 314g, making it easier to carry around compared to other fisheye lenses.

Its design also incorporates features such as a focus lock switch, zoom lock switch, and dust and moisture resistance seals, which are particularly useful for astrophotography. Upon first use, the lens proved to be more enjoyable than anticipated, producing sharp and colorful images with the unique perspective of a fisheye lens.