Sony Notice to The Owners of FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Lens

As you remember, we have announced in previous articles that there will be a delay in the delivery of the Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM lens. A notice letter explaining the reason for this was submitted by Sony.

According to this, Sony Hong Kong notified that the early batch of lenses may have an issue with the ornament plate. Those lenses will now be repaired for free.

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The price of the lens is $1400 and you can buy directly from Amazon US, B&HPhoto, Adorama. If you are in Europe feel free to check Amazon DE, Amazon UK.

Here is the press text:

Notice to Owners of the E-mount lens FE 35mm F1.4 GM for Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras α

Thank you for your interest in Sony Products.

Sony has recently become aware that the ornament plate for some of the E-mount lens FE 35mm F1.4 GM “SEL35F14GM” for Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α^TM, may come off. However, this does not affect the optic performance of the lens.

Sony will offer free inspection and free of charge repairs for the affected lenses.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

[Applicable Model and Serial Number]
E-mount lens FE 35mm F1.4 GM “SEL35F14GM” for Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α^TM

To determine whether your E-mount lens FE 35mm F1.4 GM “SEL35F14GM” for Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α^TM may be affected, click here to validate the serial number.

[How to check the serial number]
The serial number can be found on the model plate located at the bottom of the lens.