Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G

Ultra-compact wide-angle prime with G-series quality

Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G
82/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 18
Durability 16
Price 15
Usability 17
Brand Sony
Model SEL24F28G

Key Features

OPTICS Aspherical and ED glass elements for high resolution
AUTOFOCUS Dual linear motors for fast, quiet AF
APERTURE 7-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh
DESIGN Ultra-compact, lightweight design ideal for travel
BUILD Dust and moisture resistant construction
CONTROLS Customizable focus hold button and aperture ring
CLOSE FOCUS Minimum focus distance of 0.24m (AF)
FILTER 49mm filter thread diameter
COMPATIBILITY Full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras
COATING Fluorine coating on front element
VIDEO Minimized focus breathing for video production
SWITCHES Aperture click switch for silent operation
MOUNT Sony E-mount

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Linear response manual focus
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present
Aperture Ring ✓ Present Includes click-switch
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Relies on IBIS
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✓ Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present Dust and moisture resistant

How-to Use Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Wide-angle prime
Focal Length 24mm
Aperture Range f/2.8 - f/22
Lens Elements 8 elements in 7 groups
Min Focus Distance 0.24m (AF) / 0.18m (MF)
Max Magnification 0.13x (AF) / 0.19x (MF)
Filter Thread 49mm
Diaphragm Blades 7 (circular)
Weight 162g
Dimensions 68 x 45 mm