Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G Full-Frame Prime Lens

Wide-angle photography often forces a compromise between compactness and optical excellence. The Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G solves this by delivering outstanding sharpness and beautiful bokeh in a remarkably small, lightweight body. Ideal for street, landscape, and travel shooters who demand G Lens quality without the bulk.

Who is it for

This lens is perfect for full-frame E-mount photographers who value portability and image quality. It suits enthusiasts and professionals alike, especially those who shoot architecture, interiors, environmental portraits, and vlogging where a wide perspective and fast aperture are essential.

Main features

• Compact and lightweight design: weighs only 162 g and measures 68 mm in length, making it an ideal everyday carry lens.
• Advanced optical design: 7 elements in 7 groups, including 3 aspherical and 1 ED element, minimize aberrations and ensure high resolution across the frame.
• Fast, precise autofocus: Dual linear motors provide quick, quiet, and accurate focusing for both stills and video.
• Beautiful bokeh: 7-blade circular aperture and f/2.8 maximum aperture create smooth, creamy background blur.
• Dust and moisture resistant: Sealed construction allows shooting in challenging weather conditions.
• Manual aperture ring with de-click switch: Enables silent, stepless aperture control for video recording.
• Customizable focus hold button: Can be assigned to various functions for quick access.
• Close focusing: Minimum focus distance of 0.24 m (AF) and 0.18 m (MF) with maximum magnification of 0.13x (AF) and 0.19x (MF).

Specifications

• Lens type: Prime lens
• Focal length: 24 mm
• Maximum aperture: f/2.8
• Minimum aperture: f/22
• Lens mount: Sony E-mount (full-frame)
• Format compatibility: Full-frame
• Optical design: 7 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical, 1 ED)
• Diaphragm blades: 7 (circular)
• Minimum focus distance: 0.24 m (AF), 0.18 m (MF)
• Maximum magnification: 0.13x (AF), 0.19x (MF)
• Filter diameter: 49 mm
• Autofocus motor: Dual linear motors
• Image stabilization: No (relies on camera body IBIS)
• Angle of view (full-frame): 84°
• Dust and moisture resistant: Yes
• Aperture ring: Yes, with de-click switch
• Focus hold button: Yes
• Included accessories: Lens hood (ALC-SH165), front lens cap (ALC-F49S), rear lens cap (ALC-R1EM)

Tips

Pair this lens with a compact full-frame body like the Sony α7C for a lightweight travel kit. Use the de-clicked aperture for smooth exposure changes during video recording. For close-up shots, switch to manual focus to take advantage of the 0.18 m minimum focus distance.