Sony FE 24-50mm f2.8 G Lens
Tailor-made to keep pace with the Sony Alpha range, the Sony FE 24-50mm f2.8 delivers exceptional G lens resolution across its 24-50mm focal range. This versatile all-in-one optic helps photographers and videographers achieve everyday excellence thanks to its compact build, premium glass elements, a bright and wide f2.8 maximum aperture, an 11-blade diaphragm, and lightning-fast AF performance. More
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Tailor-made to keep pace with the Sony Alpha range, the Sony FE 24-50mm f2.8 delivers exceptional G lens resolution across its 24-50mm focal range. This versatile all-in-one optic helps photographers and videographers achieve everyday excellence thanks to its compact build, premium glass elements, a bright and wide f2.8 maximum aperture, an 11-blade diaphragm, and lightning-fast AF performance.
Sony FE 24-50mm f2.8 G Lens Key Features:
- G series Standard Zoom designed for everyday excellence
- Combines versatility, resolution, & style to maximise creativity
- Constant f2.8 maximum aperture perfect for low light
- Premium construction featuring 16 elements in 13 groups
- Includes 4 Aspherical & 3 ED elements for sharper results
- 11-blade aperture diaphragm for stunningly circular bokeh
- Incredible 0.3x max magnification & 0.19m min focus distance
- Sony’s Linear Motor keeps pace with 4K120p & 30fps continuous
- Great for video with quiet autofocusing & minimal focus breathing
- Supports in-body Active Mode stabilisation for steadier shots
- Intuitive control with dedicated focus, zoom, & aperture rings
- Customisable buttons & Linear Response MF streamline your shoot
- 67mm filter thread for attaching optional accessories
- Compact & lightweight design weighing only 440g
How to Use the Sony FE 24-50mm f2.8 G Lens
Achieve Everyday Excellence
While the Sony 24-50mm lens is an ‘all-in-one’ optic designed for everyday content creation, its compact size doesn’t compromise optical quality. As an authentic Sony G lens, the 24-50mm f2.8 benefits from a premium optical construction featuring 16 elements arranged into 13 groups. This build includes 4 aspherical and 2 ED elements for minimising aberrations and delivering sharper results. The wide, bright and fast f2.8 maximum aperture combined with an 11-blade diaphragm adds to the optical quality of this lens, allowing users to work in low light and offering naturally smooth bokeh. In packing this powerful optical performance into a compact and lightweight lens, Sony provides users with the ideal companion for achieving everyday excellence.
Get Creative with Close-ups
Arguably, one of the most outstanding features of this Sony Standard Zoom is its incredible close-up performance. Sony’s SEL2450G boasts a 0.3x maximum magnification and an impressive 0.19m minimum focusing distance. This feature allows users to get closer to their subjects and is perfect for photographers capturing product images, nature, or artistic shots of the often-forgotten tiny details. It’s an excellent feature designed to encourage creative potential and add versatility to everyday content.
Capture Professional Video
Designed to maximise the potential of the Sony Alpha series cameras, this professional zoom lens embodies a whole host of dedicated video features for capturing professional video. The autofocus motor keeps subjects sharp and offers a seamless transition between capturing stills and filmmaking. Its fast and accurate response times unlock the full power of an Alpha camera, keeping pace with high frame rates such as 4K120p and 30fps continuous shooting. This Sony lens is also compatible with Sony’s breathing compensation and active stabilisation modes, helping users create more cinematic shots.
Streamline Your Shoot
With user experience being front and centre for Sony, this 24-50mm f2.8 G lens reaps the benefits of their dedication to simplifying each shoot. Users can take complete control with dedicated focus, zoom, and aperture rings, offering direct and intuitive operability. This Sony zoom lens also benefits from customisable buttons and a Linear Response MF - granting users access to their most frequently used settings/parameters and ensuring immediate manual focus overrides. This level of control extends to the outdoors with a dust and moisture-resistant design that will give users peace of mind when venturing into the field.
What’s in the box?
- 1 x Sony FE 24-50mm f2.8 G Lens
- 1 x Hood ALC-SH178
- 1 x Lens Front Cap ALC-F67S
- 1 x Lens Rear Cap ALC-R1EM
FAQs:
Does the minimum focusing distance depend on the focal length?
The Sony F2.8 Lens has an incredible 0.19m minimum focusing distance at 24mm when using autofocus. With manual focusing, this distance reduces to just 0.18m. At the 50mm end, this lens has a 0.3m minimum focusing distance when using autofocus and a 0.29m value when manually focusing. Thanks to these parameters, this lens makes getting closer to your subject easier, providing impressive results.
How compact is the Sony FE 24-50mm f2.8 G Lens?
Reinforcing this lens as an excellent option for everyday shooting, the Sony FE 24-50mm f2.8 G benefits from an incredibly compact design. This lightweight standard zoom lens weighs just 440g and measures 74.8 x 92.3 mm. It’s perfect for those seeking a more compact version of the popular 24-70mm f2.8 G Master, providing users with an ‘always on’ optic that won’t lead to handling fatigue.
What types of photography are suitable for the Sony FE 24-50mm f2.8 G Lens?
This versatile standard zoom lens is an all-in-one optic for everyday use. By combining a 24-50mm focal length with a 0.19m minimum focusing distance and a bright f2.8 maximum aperture, Sony allows users to capture the moment, whatever the setting. As an ‘always on’ lens, users can keep the Sony 24-50mm lens mounted as they switch between vlogging, landscapes, portraits, architectural shots, street photography, travel photography and more.
What is a G Lens?
Sony's "G Lens" represents the forefront of camera lens technology, crafted with meticulous attention to detail and precision. Designed with Sony's proprietary advancements, this lens delivers exceptional clarity and sharpness, optimising the performance of Sony's advanced imaging sensors and camera systems to capture moments with remarkable quality and detail.
Is the Sony FE 24-50mm f2.8 G Lens compatible with teleconverters?
No, the Sony FE 24-50mm f2.8 G Lens is incompatible with Sony’s 1.4x and 2x teleconverters. For photographers looking for greater focal reach, we recommend exploring Sony’s range of telephoto zooms: Sony FE 24-105mm f4 G OSS Lens, Sony FE 70-200mm f4 G OSS II Lens, Sony E 70-350mm f4.5-6.3 G OSS Lens, Sony FE 200-600mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens.
Does the Sony FE 24-50mm f2.8 G Lens have a fluorine coating?
Yes, the Sony SEL2450G F2.8 has a fluorine coating on the front lens element to repel dust, oil, and water. This coating repels moisture, dirt, and oil, keeping your lens smudge-free for crystal-clear shots.
Sony FE 24-50mm f2.8 G Lens - Sample Images
Product Specification
Angle Of View | APS-C: 61°-32° 35mm: 84°-47° |
Aperture Blades | 11 |
Autofocus Motor | Linear motor |
Colour | Black |
Filter Thread [mm] | 67 |
Focal Length ~ Tele [mm] | 50.0 |
Focal Length ~ Wide [mm] | 24.0 |
Hood Model | ALC-SH178 |
Included Accessories | Hood ALC-SH178, Lens front cap ALC-F67S, Lens rear cap ALC-R1EM |
Lens Elements | 16 |
Lens Groups | 13 |
Lens Mount | Sony E-Mount |
Lens Type | Standard Zoom Lens |
Max Aperture ~ Wide | 2.8 |
Minimum Aperture | 22 |
Minimum Focus Distance [m] | 0.19 |
Size | 74.8 x 92.3 mm |
Weight [g] | 440.00 |
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