SG-image AF 35mm f/2.2 Pancake Lens Now Available for L-Mount, Priced Under $160
SG-image, a Chinese lens manufacturer, has expanded availability of its AF 35mm f/2.2 pancake lens to L-Mount cameras, joining existing Sony E and Nikon Z mounts. Priced at $149 without a hood or $159 with a square hood, the lens remains an affordable option for full-frame and APS-C mirrorless shooters. The lens is offered in black, silver, and a 'Classical Edition' with retro styling, the latter costing $10 more. Measuring just 36.2mm long and weighing 163 grams, it accepts 52mm filters and features a nine-bladed aperture. On APS-C bodies, it provides a 52.5mm equivalent field of view. SG-image, known for budget optics, has expanded its lineup from a few APS-C primes to 22 lenses, including cinema lenses. The 35mm f/2.2 is positioned as a unique compact autofocus prime, with few direct competitors. It is particularly suited for cameras like the Panasonic Lumix S9, Sigma BF, Nikon Zf, and Sony a7C series.
Key facts
- SG-image AF 35mm f/2.2 is now available for L-Mount, in addition to Sony E and Nikon Z.
- The lens costs $149 without hood, $159 with hood, and $169 for the Classical Edition.
- It measures 36.2mm in length and weighs 163 grams.
- The lens has a 52mm filter thread and a nine-bladed aperture.
- On APS-C cameras, it offers a 52.5mm equivalent focal length.
- SG-image has 22 lenses in its lineup, including cinema lenses.
- The Classical Edition features a retro design with knurled focus ring.
- No direct competitors exist for this combination of autofocus, aperture, and price.
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