{
  "id": 6282102,
  "title": "I tried Sony's first-ever fisheye lens — and the 8-14mm F3.5 G makes a compelling case for the distorted, ultra-wide perspective",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/i-tried-sonys-first-ever-fisheye-lens-and-the-8-14mm-f3-5-g-makes-a",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-08T14:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/i-tried-sonys-first-ever-fisheye-lens-and-the-8-14mm-f3-5-g-makes-a-compelling-case-for-the-distorted-ultra-wide-perspective"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sony has introduced its first-ever fisheye lens, the FE 8-14mm F3.5 G, boasting a 180-degree field of view. The lens is priced at €1,700 across Europe, with UK, US and Australia pricing yet to be confirmed. This marks the arrival of a new wide-angle lens in Sony's lens lineup, designed for full-frame cameras. The lens covers an ultra-wide aspect, from 8mm to 14mm focal length, while maintaining a maximum aperture of f/3.5 throughout the zoom range. Despite its compact size, the lens is built to withstand dust and moisture, and includes a zoom lock, aperture ring, and a rear filter holder. The lens barrel does not extend when zooming, and the close focusing distance is just 0.15m, allowing for a maximum magnification of 0.22x. While the fisheye lens perspective may not be to everyone's liking, Sony's new FE 8-14mm F3.5 G lens offers a compelling case for those seeking a distorted and ultra-wide viewpoint, particularly in astrophotography, urban landscapes, sports, and hip-hop music videos.",
  "summary": "The FE 8-14mm F3.5 G is designed for full-frame cameras, with a maximum 180-degree field of view which makes it an interesting choice for astrophotography and more.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sony launches first fisheye lens, FE 8-14mm F3.5 G",
    "180-degree field of view, ultra-wide perspective",
    "Compact, dust/moisture resistant with zoom lock"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}