Sony FE 24-50mm f/2.8 G Lens

The Sony FE 24-50mm f/2.8 G Lens offers a large, bright aperture in a compact and lightweight design, making it an ideal mid-range zoom for on-the-go shooting. It delivers exceptional image quality, providing both photographers and videographers with sharp detail and creamy bokeh.

Image Quality and Optical Design

Incorporating 16 elements arranged in 13 groups, this zoom lens is engineered to enhance resolution, clarity, and bokeh quality. Its constant f/2.8 aperture enables effective shooting in low light and creates a shallow depth of field. The 11-blade circular aperture contributes to producing large, smooth bokeh. Four aspherical elements reduce spherical aberrations, distortion, and mitigate 'onion ring' bokeh, while two extra-low dispersion elements minimize chromatic aberrations and color fringing, ensuring superior clarity and accurate color reproduction. With a minimum focusing distance of 18cm and a maximum magnification of 0.33x, the lens also excels in close-up photography.

Autofocus

The updated focusing system enhances speed, close-up shooting capabilities, and overall control. Equipped with linear motors, the autofocus delivers faster, quieter, and more accurate performance, making it well-suited for both video and still photography. Increased AF speed improves tracking of fast-moving subjects, supports shooting at up to 120 fps with the Sony a9 III, maintains full autofocus even when stopped down, and allows reliable focus tracking during slow-motion recording at 4K 120p and Full HD 240p.

Improved Control and Video Capabilities

Just as camera design has grown to appeal to both photo and video shooters, this lens has also been updated with attributes that specifically appeal to the needs of video shooters.

• The lens supports Dynamic/Active Mode image stabilization in compatible cameras.
• Supports the Breathing Compensation function in select cine-line and Alpha cameras.
• Manual aperture ring can be de-clicked for silent operation, and the zoom smoothness can be adjusted depending on the desired torque.

Compact, Lightweight, and Robust Design

Bringing a bright, f/2.8 maximum aperture to a compact and lightweight optic, the lens is primed for a broad spectrum of use cases and remains a weather-sealed, durable lens for use in trying working conditions.

• Fit with a manual aperture ring, tactile exposure control is possible. This ring can be de-clicked for smooth and silent iris pulls, or it can be locked in the 'A' position for camera-based aperture switching.
• One programmable focus hold button and a focus mode switch for intuitive focus control.
• Dust- and moisture-resistant design for use when working in inclement weather conditions. The front lens element has a fluorine coating that repels water, oil, and other contaminants and makes the lens easier to clean.
• Included lens hood has been redesigned to complement the lens's sleek design by reducing both its diameter and length.