Quick answer
A fast 24mm wide-angle for full-frame A-mount with an SSM focus motor and a close focusing distance of 0.19 m. It weighs about 555 g and takes 72mm filters.
Pros
- f/2 is bright for a 24mm
- Close focus of 0.19 m
- SSM autofocus
- 9-blade aperture
Cons
- Heavier than most 24mm f/2.8 lenses
- Only 0.29x maximum magnification, so not a macro lens
Verdict
A strong choice for wide-angle work on A-mount, especially in low light. The close focus lets you get creative with foreground.
About this lens
This 24mm f/2 fast wide-angle prime lens from Sony fits Sony A mount cameras. A Zeiss-designed lens for Sony cameras with T* coating.
Sony Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM (SAL24F20Z) specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 24mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2010
- Optical construction
- 9 elements in 7 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- SSM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.19 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.29x
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 555 g
- Length
- 76 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Sony Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM (SAL24F20Z)?
- Landscapes and architecture
- Environmental portraits
- Interiors and street scenes
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 24mm | 73.7° | 84.1° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 36mm | 53.1° | 62° |
Frequently asked questions
How close can the Zeiss 24mm F2 ZA SSM focus?
Minimum focus is 0.19 m, giving about 0.29x magnification. That lets you place a close foreground subject against a wide background.
What type of focus motor does the Distagon 24mm F2 ZA SSM have?
It uses an SSM motor in the lens, so focusing is quiet and the focus ring allows manual override at any time.
Do Zeiss 24mm F2 ZA SSM and Planar 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM share filters?
Yes, both take 72mm filters. A single polarizer or ND filter set will fit both lenses.
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All Sony A lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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