We love Sony’s NEX cameras, but it’s hard to deny that the E-mount lens lineup is a little lacking next to Olympus and Panasonic’s Micro Four Thirds offerings. Sony promises it’s on the case, though, and has used the CP+ show as an opportunity to give some hints as to what’s in store — while we don’t have detailed specifications, we now know the quantity, variety and (roughly) quality of lenses in development.
Sony pencils in eight new NEX lenses for 2012-13
Sony has announced its plans for new NEX lenses in 2012-13, with eight to be released in all.
Sony has announced its plans for new NEX lenses in 2012-13, with eight to be released in all.


2012 is mostly going to be about zoom, with wide angle, standard and high-magnification lenses all on the way, along with a fast standard prime. 2013 will see the release of a G-series high performance standard zoom, a mid-magnification zoom, a mid-telephoto prime, and an unspecified pancake. That’s eight new lenses in all, making for a lineup of 15 by the end of next year — along with offerings from third parties such as Kenko Tokina and Tamron.











