The lens is scheduled for release in Fall 2017.

Though designed for Sony's full frame E-mount cameras, the lens can be used on Sony's APS-C E-mount camera bodies, with an equivalent full-frame field-of-view of 18-36mm.

The lens features a compact plastic construction with a matte black finish and the G-series badge on the side of the lens barrel.

Just below the G-series badge is a programmable focus-hold button and an Autofocus-Manual focus switch.

The lens does not feature image stabilization.