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FE 24mm F1.4 GM
- 24mm
- f/1.4
- Prime
- 445 g
- Min focus 0.24 m
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Quick answer
A compact wide-angle prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.4 aperture and an aperture ring. It weighs about 445 g and is popular for astro and environmental portraits.
Pros
- Fast f/1.4 aperture
- Small for the class
- Aperture ring with de-click
Cons
- Some coma at the frame edges wide open
- Heavier than f/2.8 24mm primes
Verdict
Consider it a strong all-round 24mm for night and low-light photography. Slower options exist if weight matters more.
About this lens
A 24mm f/1.4 full-frame fast wide-angle prime lens, the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM is designed for Sony E mount bodies, from the Sony G Master series. A wide-angle prime for Sony full-frame E-mount cameras.
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 24mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2018
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.24 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.17x
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 445 g
- Length
- 92.4 mm
- Diameter
- 75.4 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM?
- Astrophotography
- Wide portraits
- Night cityscapes
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
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
Is the 24mm f/1.4 GM good for the Milky Way?
Yes. f/1.4 gathers a lot of light, which helps Milky Way work.
Does the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM have an aperture ring?
Yes. The aperture ring has a click on/off switch, so it can be set for stepped photo work or smooth, silent adjustment while filming.
How big is it?
It is compact relative to other f/1.4 wide-angle primes, at about 445 g.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
