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Sony releases large aperture wide-angle zoom G Lens FE 16-25mm F2.8 G

Sony has announced the latest addition to its full-frame α (Alpha) E-mount lens line-up. FE 16-25mm F2.8 G is a large-aperture wide-angle zoom lens that maintains an F2.8 maximum aperture over the entire zoom range from 16 mm to 25 mm, combining supreme image quality with excellent portability due to its compact and lightweight design.

This new lens offers high-resolution performance, beautiful bokeh, and high-speed, high-precision, quiet, fast-tracking AF (autofocus). Weighing an impressively light 409 g, it is highly portable so you can easily enjoy every day shooting that emphasises the sense of perspective that can only be achieved with a wide-angle lens. It benefits from the same filter diameter, operability and roughly the same size and weight as the “FE 24-50mm F2.8 G” announced in February 2024, easy to use when shooting hand-held or when combined with a gimbal. The FE 16-25mm F2.8 G expands the range of photographic and video expression for creators in a variety of scenes such as astrophotography, landscapes, architecture, portraits, general snapshots, and selfies.

Key features of FE 16-25mm F2.8 G

  • Compact and lightweight design with the latest optical and mechanical design.
  • Filter diameter φ67 mm, maximum diameter 74.8 mm, length 91.4 mm, weight approximately 409 g.
  • By effectively arranging three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glasses and four aspherical lenses, including one ED aspherical lens, various aberrations such as chromatic aberration are reduced, and high-resolution performance is achieved from the centre of the screen to the corner.
  • The 11-blade circular aperture and optimisation of spherical aberration provide the beautiful bokeh that is the hallmark of Sony G lenses.
  • High close-up shooting capability with a minimum shooting distance of 0.18 m and a maximum magnification of 0.20x[i].
  • Equipped with two linear motors, it enables high-speed, high-precision, high-tracking, and quiet focusing even on fast-moving subjects. It also supports high-speed continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking of up to approximately 120 frames per second for the α9 III full-frame mirrorless camera[ii]. Smooth tracking even when shooting 4K120p/FHD240p[iii] high frame rate videos that require precise focusing.
  • The adoption of linear response MF during manual focus allows for smooth and high-quality image expression.
  • Reducing the focus breathing allows high-quality movie expression.
  • Compatible with the α series camera’s image stabilisation “Active Mode”[iv], achieving high image stabilisation effects.
  • High operability, including a focus hold button, aperture ring, aperture click ON/OFF switch, and focus mode switch.
  • Designed to be dust and moisture proof[v] with a fluorine coating that prevents dirt from sticking to the front surface of the lens.

Pricing and Availability

The new FE 16-25mm F2.8 G will be available in the UK and Ireland for approximately £1250 and €1400, respectively. It will be sold at a variety of Sony’s authorised dealers throughout the UK and Europe.

A variety of exclusive stories, videos and exciting new content shot with the newest cameras and other Sony products can be found here. Sony’s European photography hub is available in 22 languages and details product news, competitions and an up-to-date list of Sony events in each country.

For more information about FE 16-25mm F2.8 G, please visit the links below.

UK:

https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/e-mount-lenses/sel1625g

Ireland:

https://www.sony.ie/electronics/e-mount-lenses/sel1625g

Zoom Launches New Global Data Privacy Enhancements

Strong privacy practices are instrumental in fostering trust between technology companies and users. When users feel the privacy of their data is protected, they feel more confident about using digital technologies. To this end, Zoom’s privacy, product, and engineering teams have been laser-focused on developing easy-to-use solutions for users to control their privacy preferences. These efforts have resulted in a range of tools and features that allow users to easily manage their data and empower them to take ownership of their privacy.

Today, Zoom introduced several new measures to give users more control and insight into their data:

  • EEA-based Data Storage: Paid customers based in the European Economic Area (EEA) will be able to select certain data for Meetings, Webinars, and Team Chat to be stored within the EEA going forward. By offering local data storage, Zoom will provide these customers with the confidence that their eligible data is stored within EEA boundaries. This data will only be shared with US teams in individual cases and exceptional circumstances, such as with Zoom’s Trust & Safety team.
  • European Support Team: Zoom has established a dedicated support team within Europe, allowing customers who opt in to receive direct technical support. All support information will be processed within the EEA by local employees during normal business hours.
  • Data Subject Access Requests: Zoom has developed a new tool for administrators to easily reply to data subject requests for access or deletion of their personal data for Zoom Meetings, Webinars, and Team Chat. This tool facilitates compliance with GDPR and CCPA requests.
  • Marketing Preference Center: Users may opt in or out of Zoom marketing communications and newsletters with just one click.
  • Audit Log Tracking: Administrator audit logs record the specific actions that administrators take on behalf of users. Now, account owners and administrators have the ability to track when these logs are exported or deleted.
  • Data Retention: Users will have more visibility into Zoom’s data retention and deletion policies as well as the standards and actions the company is taking to align with policies.

“We’re proud to announce these privacy updates for our customers,” said Lynn Haaland, Chief Compliance, Ethics, & Privacy Officer and Deputy General Counsel at Zoom. “These new tools offer our European customers more control over where their data is processed and stored, along with the option to delete personal data. Institutions can choose us knowing that they’ve selected a vendor that’s committed to protecting their data.”

Collaboration is key

Zoom’s new privacy features were developed as part of its close relationship with SURF, the collaborative organization for ICT in Dutch education and research. In 2021, Zoom began working with SURF in response to a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA). As a result, Zoom is making great strides in privacy for its users; many of these new features are a direct result of this close collaboration.

“We are pleased with the adjustments Zoom has made to its software as a result of our collaboration,” said Jet de Ranitz, CEO and chairperson of SURF’s board of directors. “With Zoom’s new privacy features and recent modifications, the company has showcased a commitment to European privacy standards. We are very happy with the outcome and the positive benefits for European users.”

Where can you find the new settings?

Zoom’s new tools for data subject access requests and data deletion are available in the Zoom web portal, under “Privacy.” The Marketing Preference Center can also be accessed through the “Manage Preferences” link within Zoom marketing emails, and European technical support is also available at https://eu.support.zoom.us. For EEA-based paid customers, Zoom also began rolling out the ability to enable EEA-based data storage in the Zoom Privacy Center. Zoom’s data retention and deletion policies can be found in the company’s privacy sheet.