Sony has unveiled its first fisheye zoom lens for E-mount cameras, the Sony FE 8-14mm F3.5 G, during the 2026 International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam. Designed for landscape, sports, architectural photography, and the production of immersive content such as 360-degree videos, the lens offers an ultra-wide-angle zoom range from 8mm to 14mm. It is compatible with full-frame E-mount cameras and features a fisheye effect that captures dramatic, curved perspectives. At its widest setting (8mm), the lens produces a circular image with a 190° field of view, leaving the edges of the frame black. At 14mm, it fills the entire sensor with a 180° diagonal field of view, creating a full-frame fisheye image. The lens is built with a sophisticated optical design consisting of 16 elements arranged in 13 groups. It includes Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass and aspheric lenses to reduce optical imperfections such as chromatic aberration, ensuring sharp and clear images across the frame. The lens maintains a constant maximum aperture of f/3.5, which is especially useful for video work, as it allows for smooth zooming without changing exposure settings. It features a quiet linear motor for autofocus and minimizes focus breathing—a phenomenon where the image size changes slightly during focusing. The lens can focus as close as 15 cm, offering a maximum magnification of 0.22x at the 14mm end. In terms of usability, the lens includes a manual aperture ring with a clickable automatic position, which is handy for video shooters. It is also dust and moisture resistant, with a fluorine coating on the front lens to repel water and dirt. The compact size (8.3 cm long) and lightweight design (314 grams) make it ideal for handheld use in the field. Additional features include a customizable button and a zoom lock switch to prevent accidental adjustments during transport. The Sony FE 8-14mm F3.5 G fisheye lens will be available in September 2026 at a price of 1700 euros. As the first native fisheye zoom lens for E-mount cameras, it fills a niche in Sony’s lineup and currently has no direct competitor within the E-mount system.