Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS

The ultimate versatile all-in-one full-frame zoom lens

Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 15
Durability 15
Price 16
Usability 17
Brand Sony
Model SEL24240

Key Features

OPTICS 17 elements in 12 groups with 5 aspherical and 1 ED glass element
ZOOM RANGE 10x optical zoom covering wide-angle to telephoto focal lengths
STABILIZATION Optical SteadyShot (OSS) built-in for handheld stability
APERTURE 7-blade circular aperture for smooth background bokeh
AUTOFOCUS Linear motor system for fast and quiet focus performance
MIN FOCUS Minimum focus distance of 0.5m to 0.8m depending on focal length
WEATHER SEALING Dust and moisture resistant design for challenging environments
COMPATIBILITY Designed for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras
FILTER 72mm front filter thread diameter
SIZE Compact design considering the extensive 24-240mm zoom range
CONSTRUCTION High-quality build with metal mount and durable barrel
APERTURE RANGE Variable aperture from f/3.5 at wide to f/6.3 at telephoto
WEIGHT Approximately 780g for balanced handling on mirrorless bodies

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✓ Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

How-to Use Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Super-zoom
Focal Length 24-240mm
Aperture Range f/3.5-6.3 to f/22-40
Lens Elements 17 elements in 12 groups
Min Focus Distance 0.5m - 0.8m
Max Magnification 0.27x
Filter Thread 72mm
Diaphragm Blades 7
Stabilization Optical SteadyShot (OSS)
Focus Motor Linear Motor
Mount Sony E-mount
Format Full Frame
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 780g
Dimensions 80.5 x 118.5 mm