E-mount lenses

When an E-mount lens is mounted on the camera, the continuous shooting speed and whether or not AF/AE tracking occurs will differ according to the shooting conditions, such as the focus mode setting and the lens used.

Please see the tables below.

The continuous shooting speed is the initial value of the camera when shipped from the factory.

Continuous shooting speed and AF/AE tracking

When the focus mode is set to AF-C, the exposure tracks the subject during continuous shooting with no particular settings needed. For AF-S, DMF, and MF, the exposure during continuous shooting will similarly track the subject when [AEL w/ Shutter] is set to [Off].

However, with some lenses, the aperture value remains locked at the value of the first shot when shooting continuously at 60 images/second or 120 images/second. In this case, you can ensure the appropriate exposure to match the changing subject brightness during continuous shooting by setting the ISO sensitivity to AUTO or setting the shooting mode to P or A.

Continuous shooting speed and AF tracking

Settings of continuous shooting Focus mode: AF-C Focus mode: AF-S/DMF/MF
Continuous Shooting: Hi+ 120 images per second at maximum
The focus tracks the subject.
*1*2*3*4*5
See here for compatible lenses.
120 images per second at maximum
The focus does not track the subject.
Continuous Shooting: Hi 30 images per second at maximum
The focus tracks the subject.
*1*2*3*5
See here for compatible lenses.
30 images per second at maximum
The focus does not track the subject.
Continuous Shooting: Mid 15 images per second at maximum
The focus tracks the subject.
*1*2*3*5
See here for compatible lenses.
15 images per second at maximum
The focus does not track the subject.
Continuous Shooting: Lo 5 images per second at maximum
The focus tracks the subject.
*1*3*5
5 images per second at maximum
The focus does not track the subject.

1: This is the speed when [Aperture Drive in AF] is set to [Standard]. When [Aperture Drive in AF] is set to [Focus Priority], the continuous shooting speed may be slower.Also, the speed of continuous shooting decreases when you shoot with a flash.

2: The continuous shooting speed differs depending on the attached lens.

3: When [Aperture Drive in AF] is set to [Standard] or [Silent Priority] and the F-value is greater than F22, the focus is locked to the setting in the first shot.

4: When [Aperture Drive in AF] is set to [Focus Priority], the F-value is greater than F22, and the continuous shooting speed is [120 images/s] or [60 images/s], the focus is locked to the setting in the first shot.

5: The focus does not track the subjects when the SEL16F28 lens is attached.

Compatible lenses

Lenses supporting continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking up to a maximum of 120 images/second (focus mode: AF-C)

Model name Product name
SEL11F18 E 11mm F1.8
SEL14F18GM FE 14mm F1.8 GM
SEL15F14G E 15mm F1.4 G
SEL20F18G FE 20mm F1.8 G
SEL24F14GM FE 24mm F1.4 GM
SEL24F28G FE 24mm F2.8 G
SEL35F14GM FE 35mm F1.4 GM
SEL35F18F FE 35mm F1.8
SEL40F25G FE 40mm F2.5 G
SEL50F12GM FE 50mm F1.2 GM
SEL50F14GM FE 50mm F1.4 GM
SEL50F25G FE 50mm F2.5 G
SEL85F14GM2 FE 85mm F1.4 GM II
SEL85F18 *7 FE 85mm F1.8 *7
SEL100F28GM *7 FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS *7
SEL135F18GM FE 135mm F1.8 GM
SEL300F28GM
Including when a teleconverter lens (SEL14TC/SEL20TC) is attached
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
SEL400F28GM
Including when a teleconverter lens (SEL14TC/SEL20TC) is attached
FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS
SEL600F40GM
Including when a teleconverter lens (SEL14TC/SEL20TC) is attached
FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
SELP1020G E PZ 10-20mm F4 G
SEL1224G *7 FE 12-24mm F4 G *7
SEL1224GM FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
SEL1625G FE 16-25mm F2.8 G
SEL1635GM *7 FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM *7
SEL1635GM2 FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
SELC1635G *10 FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G *10
SELP1635G FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G
SELP16502 E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II
SEL1655G E 16-55mm F2.8 G
SELP18110G *7 FE PZ 18-110mm F4 G OSS *7
SEL18135 *7 E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 *7
SEL2070G *6 FE 20-70mm F4 G *6
SEL2450G FE 24-50mm F2.8 G
SEL2470GM *7 FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM *7
SEL2470GM2 *6 FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II *6
SEL24105G *7 FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS *7
SEL2860 FE 28-60mm F4-5.6
SEL2870GM FE 28-70mm F2 GM
SEL70200G2 *6
Including when a teleconverter lens (SEL14TC/SEL20TC) is attached
FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II *6
SEL70200GM2 *6
Including when a teleconverter lens (SEL14TC/SEL20TC) is attached
FE 70-200MM F2.8 GM OSS II *6
SEL70350G E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS
SEL100400GM *6*7
Including when a teleconverter lens (SEL14TC/SEL20TC) is attached
FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS *6*7
SEL200600G *6
Including when a teleconverter lens (SEL14TC/SEL20TC) is attached
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS *6

6: The lens body requires a software update. 

7: During continuous shooting at 60 images/second or 120 images/second, the aperture value of the lens is fixed at the aperture value set for the first image. Either set ISO sensitivity to AUTO or use the P/A shooting mode to ensure appropriate exposure when the subject brightness changes during continuous shooting.

10: Update the camera’s system software to Ver.2.00 or later before use.

Lenses supporting continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking up to a maximum of 30 images/second (focus mode: AF-C)

Model name Product name
SEL70200GM
Including when a teleconverter lens (SEL14TC/SEL20TC) is attached
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS

Lenses supporting continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking up to a maximum of 20 images/second (focus mode: AF-C)

Model name Product name
SEL50F14Z *8 Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA *8
SEL50F18F FE 50mm F1.8
SEL50M28 FE 50mm F2.8 Macro
SEL85F14GM *8 FE 85mm F1.4 GM *8

8: AF tracking during continuous shooting can be improved by updating the lens system software to the latest version. 

With the exception of the SEL16F28 lens, lenses other than the compatible ones listed above are capable of continuously shooting 15 images per second at maximum in AF-C Mode.

Lenses supporting continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking up to a maximum of 15 images/second (focus mode: AF-C)

Model name Product name
SEL20F28 E 20mm F2.8
SEL24F18Z *9 Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA *9
SEL28F20 FE 28mm F2
SEL30M35 *9 E 30mm F3.5 Macro *9
SEL35F14Z Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA
SEL35F18 E 35mm F1.8 OSS
SEL35F28Z Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA
SEL50F18 *9 E 50mm F1.8 OSS *9
SEL55F18Z Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA
SEL90M28G FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
SELP28135G FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS
SEL1018 E 10-18mm F4 OSS
SEL1635Z Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS
SELP1650 E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
SEL1670Z Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS
SEL1855 *9 E18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS *9
SELP18105G E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS
SELP18200 E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
SEL18200 *9 E18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS *9
SEL18200LE *9 E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE *9
SEL2470Z Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS
SEL24240 FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
SEL2870 FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
SEL55210 *9 E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS *9
SEL70200G FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
SEL70300G FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS

9: Update the lens system software to Ver.02 or later before use. 

Continuous shooting at maximum 120 images/second with AF/AE tracking

Even when the camera is configured with the example settings below, it is still possible to continuously shoot 120 images per second at the maximum as long as the camera is attached with a lens that supports continuous shooting of 120 images per second at the maximum.

Camera Settings Example

  • Focus mode: AF-C
  • Continuous Shooting: Hi+
  • [Aperture Drive in AF]: [Standard]
  • Shutter speed: 1/250 – 1/80000
  • Aperture value: F22 or smaller (bright)
  • Image Size: L
  • Images: [Fine] (Set [RAW File Type] to [Compressed] for RAW images.)

Hint

  • The continuous shooting speed may become slower depending on conditions such as the surrounding brightness.* However, the continuous shooting speed can be maintained by setting [Priority Set in AF-C] to [Release].

This effect tends to occur when the minimum aperture value is not small (dark) or when a teleconverter lens is attached.