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Sony Expands Full-Frame Lens Line-up with New Compact, Lightweight FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Standard Zoom Covering Wide-angle to Mid-telephoto range.
The new full-frame lens covers the commonly used 24 to 105mm focal length range, delivering outstanding G Lens™ imaging performance with the most lightweight design in its class[i], maximising its versatility and usability. Therefore, the FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS can be used for versatile shooting including landscapes, portraits, weddings and more. This lens also features fast, precise and quiet autofocus capabilities in both still and video shooting, making it an ideal complement for Sony’s extensive line-up of E-mount cameras.
High Optical Performance and Outstanding Resolution
Sony’s new FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS lens delivers excellent corner-to-corner sharpness throughout the entirety of its zoom range, while also producing beautifully rendered ‘bokeh’ or background defocus at all focal lengths.
This high image quality is made possible thanks to its advanced optical design featuring four aspherical lens elements, two of which are high precision AA (advanced aspherical) lenses. There are also three strategically located ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements that work in combination with the aforementioned aspherical lens elements to minimize chromatic aberration and ensure the ultimate resolution is captured.
The lens also has Sony’s original Nano AR coating to minimize flare and ghosting, and utilizes a circular aperture to ensure it delivers high quality bokeh that is consistent for all Sony’s G series.
Compact, Lightweight Design and Shooting Flexibility
The new FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS lens weighs in at approximately 663 grams (23.4 oz), making it the lightest lens in its class. When combined with one of Sony’s compact E-mount bodies, it gives photographers and videographers a far more mobile, manageable camera system that greatly increases their shooting flexibility.
In addition to the compact design and versatile 24-105mm focal length, the new lens has a minimum focus distance of 1.25ft, allowing for impressive close up detail. It also includes built-in optical image stabilization to make it easier to produce sharp, blur-free images when shooting handheld.
Highly Advanced and Accurate Autofocus
In order to keep up with fast-moving subjects, the new standard zoom lens features a DDSSM (Direct Drive SSM) system that is capable of rapid positioning of the lens’ focus groups with high accuracy and very minimal noise. This advanced system combined with a constant F4 aperture at all focal lengths makes the SEL24105G an excellent choice for both still and video shooting.
Further adding to its versatility, the new standard zoom lens also features a customizable focus hold button, a dust and moisture resistant design[ii] and a fluorine coating on the front element to help minimize dust, water, oil and other contaminants.
Review
It is a VERY sharp lens. If I’m going to forgo a 24-70/2.8 lens, then I really want the F4 lens to be very sharp wide open. If I need to stop a lens way down to 5.6 or 6.3 to get good sharpness, then the lens is of limited use to me. If it can be sharp at F4, then it can be a really good general purpose lens for my uses.
http://enthusiastphotoblog.com/2018/01/28/sony-24-105mm-f-4-g-lens-review/
Notice about issues with lens
In certain shooting conditions an out of focus issue may occur with some 24-105mm F4 Full-frame E-mount G (SEL24105G) lenses.
These symptoms may occur under certain shooting conditions:
- The lens may not focus when using autofocus with close aperture
- The lens may be out of focus when changing the aperture after using manual focus
To address this issue, subject to the terms and conditions in the Limited Warranty that accompanied the Affected Lens, we will repair your Affected Lens, free of charge, through March 31, 2020.
https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/compatibility.pl?comp_project_id=18
Our interview at CP++
Review
At wide end center sharpness remains impressively high through from f/4-f/16, with f/22 being slightly affected by diffraction. The edges aren't quite as sharp as the center, with f/5.6-f/16 producing the sharpest results.
At the long end center sharpness is still impressively high through from f/5.6-f/16, with f/22 being slightly affected by diffraction. The edges aren't quite as sharp as the center, with f/8-f/16 producing the sharpest results.
http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/sony_fe_24_105mm_f4_g_oss_review
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