Sony has officially unveiled the A1 II, its latest flagship camera designed to cater to professional photographers and videographers. The company also announces the FE 28-70mm F2 GM, a zoom lens that trades 4mm at the wide end for an aperture that’s a stop brighter than the one found on a classic 24-70mm F2.8. It’s the company’s first constant F2 zoom lens for its E-mount cameras.
The Sony A1 II will retail at $6,498 and is expected to hit shelves in late November 2024. The FE 28-70mm F2 GM will be available in mid-December and has an MSRP of $2,899.
- Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H | Amazon
- Live panel discussion
- Hands-on report
- Press: A1II | 28-70mm
At the core of the A1 II is the 50.1 MP full-frame Exmor RS stacked CMOS sensor, paired with the Bionz XR processor and a dedicated AI processing unit. These elements deliver exceptional image quality, including 15-stops of dynamic range, and an extended ISO range of 50-102,400. A new IR sensor and AI processing elevate performance over its predecessor, particularly in autofocus. The camera supports 5-axis in-body image stabilization (IBIS) with up to 8.5 stops of performance in the center frame. Advanced features like Composite RAW shooting and 16-image Pixel Shift Multi Shooting create composites with resolutions up to 199 MP.
Sony A1 II Digital Camera
We’re thrilled to introduce the Sony A1 II. Packed with groundbreaking features designed to elevate both image quality and shooting experience, the A1 II sees significant upgrades to AF performance, AI processing, and its low-light sensor capabilities; capturing pin-sharp, high-resolution shots with minimal noise. Taking on features of the A7R V and A9 III, this model is equipped with advanced features for filmmakers including 8K 30p recording with 8.6K oversampling and a new 4-axis multi-angle monitor for complete creative control.
- 50.1MP stacked CMOS sensor
- In-body stabilization rated at up to 8.5EV
- Improved autofocus subject recognition with automatic selection
- Continuous shooting at up to 30fps with full AF tracking
- Pre-release capture from 0.03 to 1 second
- Fully-articulated rear screen on tilt-out cradle
- 8K 30p video downsampled from 8.6K / 4K 120fps
- 9.44M dot 240fps viewfinder – full res up to 120fps
Sony 28-70mm f2 G Master Lens
The Sony 28-70mm f2 G Master expands Sony’s premium lens lineup, offering a versatile focal range combined with the renowned quality of Sony’s industry-leading optics. This lens features XD linear AF motors for fast, precise focusing, a constant f2 aperture for impressive low-light performance, and a minimum focusing distance of 38cm across the entire range. With its optical makeup and expressive bokeh, the 28-70mm f2 G Master delivers pin-sharp images that rival prime lenses.
- Compact and lightweight build
- Fast, precise and quiet AF + tracking
- Wide, bright and flexible f2 aperture
- Minimum focusing distance of 38cm
- Effective chromatic aberration suppression
- Sony G Master image quality
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