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  "id": 6282110,
  "title": "Sony’s new 8-14mm fisheye lens is the result of “many, many requests” – I’ve already used it and loved it!",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/sonys-new-8-14mm-fisheye-lens-is-the-result-of-many-many-requests-ive",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-08T14:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Amateur Photographer",
    "slug": "amateur-photographer",
    "url": "https://amateurphotographer.com/latest/photo-news/sonys-new-8-14mm-fisheye-lens-is-the-result-of-many-many-requests-ive-already-used-it-and-loved-it/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sony has introduced a new fisheye zoom lens, bringing its total count to 82 lenses in its current range. This marks the first time Sony has produced a fisheye zoom for the E mount system, with the company noting that it has received numerous requests for such a product over the years. The new lens, the Sony FE 8-14mm F3.5G, is part of the premium G series and is designed to be exceptionally lightweight and compact.\n\nThe lens offers an f/3.5 constant aperture throughout its zoom range and a constant 0.15m focusing distance for capturing subjects from a close range. Additionally, it boasts a 0.22x magnification and a 7-blade circular aperture. Sony describes the lens as \"not just an average fisheye,\" as the zoom capability allows for both a full circular fisheye and a diagonal fisheye in a single lens.\n\nComparatively, the lens is extremely light at just 314g, making it easy to carry around for on-the-go photography. This is particularly appealing for action sports and event photography, where the lens can be used to capture immersive content. For still life subjects such as skateboarding, mountain biking, landscapes, astrophotography, and interiors, the lens provides a unique perspective. It can also be utilized creatively for portrait photography, as experienced during a full test of the lens.",
  "summary": "The new G series premium lens is more versatile than you might think The post Sony’s new 8-14mm fisheye lens is the result of “many, many requests” – I’ve already used it and loved it! appeared first on Amateur Photographer .",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Digital Camera World",
        "title": "DROP EVERYTHING –Sigma just released its fastest portrait lens ever",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/drop-everything-sigma-just-released-its-fastest-portrait-lens-ever",
        "published": "2026-09-08T05:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Amateur Photographer",
        "title": "Two exciting new lenses from Sigma, a high-end portrait prime and a zoom for everyday use",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/two-exciting-new-lenses-from-sigma-a-high-end-portrait-prime-and-a",
        "published": "2026-09-08T05:01:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "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."
}