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FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
- 24-240mm
- f/3.5
- Zoom
- Stabilized
- 780 g
- Min focus 0.5 m
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Quick answer
A 10x superzoom for full-frame E-mount covering 24-240mm with Optical SteadyShot. It is meant as a single lens for travel.
Pros
- Wide 24-240mm range
- Optical SteadyShot
- Convenient to cover wide to telephoto in one lens
Cons
- Aperture narrows to f/6.3 at the long end
- Image quality is behind primes and pro zooms
Verdict
Useful as a single travel lens when convenience matters more than optical quality. Not a replacement for faster glass.
About this lens
Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS: a full-frame superzoom lens with a 24-240mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3, made for Sony E mount cameras, with optical stabilization. A general-purpose zoom for Sony full-frame E-mount cameras.
Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 24-240mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2015
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.5 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.27x
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 780 g
- Length
- 119 mm
- Diameter
- 80.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS?
- Travel and vacations
- Casual walkaround
- Occasions where lens swapping is impractical
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
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 | 24–240mm | 8.6–73.7° | 10.3–84.1° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 36–360mm | 5.7–53.1° | 6.9–62° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sony 24-240mm good in low light?
The slow maximum aperture limits it indoors and at night, so it works best in daylight.
Is the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS sharp?
It is acceptable for general use, but pro zooms and primes resolve more detail.
Is the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS full-frame?
Yes. It covers full frame, and it also works on APS-C bodies with a crop.
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