Sony Announces FE 24-50mm f/2.8 G Compact Zoom Lens Designed for High Performance and Portability

February 22, 2024

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Published: February 21, 2024

Sony FE 24-50mm f/2.8 G Lens ($1,099) features compact design weighing 15.52 oz with a maximum diameter of 2.94″ x 3.63″ length and 67 mm filter diameter. Despite its compact size, the lens maintains exceptional image quality throughout all focal lengths due to incorporation of four aspherical lenses and two elements of Extra Low Dispersion (ED) glass. These advanced elements effectively minimize chromatic aberrations, resulting in high-resolution performance that remains consistent from the center to the corners of the frame.

The FE 24-50mm F2.8 G’s 11-blade circular aperture and well-controlled spherical aberration creates the beautiful, smooth bokeh known to the G lens series. Painstaking optical optimization has achieved impressive close-up performance at all focal lengths. It has a minimum shooting distance of 0.19 m (AF) at the wide end, and a maximum magnification of 0.30 x (AF) for detailed shooting.

Fast and Precise Autofocus Capabilities for Both Stills and Video

The FE 24-50mm F2.8 G is equipped with two linear motors to achieve extremely fast, precise, and quiet focusing with AF (autofocus). It also supports high-speed continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking of up to 120 frames per second, a feature offered on Sony’s newest full-frame mirrorless camera, the Alpha 9 III.

The FE 24-50mm F2.8 G’s AF capabilities make it advantageous for video production, especially when shooting in high frame rates like 4K 120p or FHD 240p movie recording. It supports in-camera Active Mode Image Stabilization for fast paced shooting and is compatible with the Focus Breathing Compensation feature native to select Sony Alpha cameras. In addition, the Linear Response MF offers intuitive and precise manual focus adjustments, a feature beneficial for filmmaking.

Enhanced Controllability and Reliability

The FE 24-50mm F2.8 G is equipped with intuitive controls designed to offer ultimate operability. These features include a customizable focus hold button, aperture ring, aperture click ON/OFF switch, and focus mode switch.

Additionally, the lens’ front element is fluorine coated, which effectively repels and effortlessly eliminates fingerprints, dust, water, oil, and other contaminants. This dust and moisture resistant design makes it a reliable option for any environment.

Pricing and Availability

The new FE 24-50mm F2.8 G will begin shipping in May 2024 for approximately $1,099.99 USD.

Specs:

Focal Length: 24 to 50mm
Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
Minimum Aperture: f/22
Lens Mount: Sony E
Lens Format Coverage: Full-Frame
Angle of View: 84° to 47°
Minimum Focus Distance: 7.1″ / 18 cm
Maximum Magnification: 0.33x
Optical Design: 16 Elements in 13 Groups
Diaphragm Blades: 11
Focus Type: Autofocus
Image Stabilization: No
Filter Size: 67 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L): 2.9 x 3.6″ / 74.8 x 92.3 mm
Weight: 1 lb / 440 g

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