FE 24-50mm F2.8 G
- 24-50mm
- f/2.8
- Zoom
- 440 g
- Min focus 0.18 m
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Quick answer
Compact f/2.8 standard zoom for full-frame E-mount covering 24-50mm. It weighs about 440 g and uses a 67mm filter thread.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 in a compact body
- About 440 g
- Covers wide to normal
Cons
- Limited zoom range
- Does not reach short telephoto
Verdict
It is a good small-and-fast option when 24-50mm is enough. For portraits at 70mm or longer, look elsewhere.
About this lens
Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G: a full-frame fast standard zoom lens with a 24-50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony E mount cameras, from the Sony G series. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 24-50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2024
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.18 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.33x
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 440 g
- Length
- 92.3 mm
- Diameter
- 74.8 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G?
- Street and travel
- Casual portraits
- Gimbal video
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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 | 24–50mm | 39.6–73.7° | 46.8–84.1° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 36–75mm | 27–53.1° | 32.2–62° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the FE 24-50mm F2.8 G better than a kit lens?
It is faster at a constant f/2.8, which helps low light and background blur, but it covers a shorter range than most kit zooms.
Does the Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G have stabilization?
No. It has no built-in stabilization and relies on the camera body.
Who is the FE 24-50mm F2.8 G for?
Photographers and videographers who want a small, fast zoom for street, travel or gimbal work.
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