An impressive wide-angle lens distinguished more by its speed than its field of view, the Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM is a particularly fast prime that excels in difficult lighting conditions. Despite its wide field of view, the f/1.4 design still affords depth-of-field control, which is backed by an 11-blade diaphragm and physical aperture ring for tactile control. This 24mm is a G Master lens, as well, and uses specialized elements and a Nano AR coating to achieve high sharpness, accurate colors, and striking contrast. A Direct Drive SSM promotes fast autofocus performance, and the lens is also weather sealed.
Applications: Wide-angle lenses are commonly associated with landscape, architecture, interior, and street applications, but the 24mm focal length straddles the border between general wide-angle and ultra-wide, making it a nice choice for unique portraits or documentary subjects, too. And its f/1.4 design is perfect for low-light shooting and astrophotography uses.
Perks |
Drawbacks |
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+ G Master lens, advanced optics |
- Lacks versatility of a zoom |
Specs |
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| Focal Length | 24mm |
| Aperture Range | f/1.4 to f/16 |
| Optical Layout | 13 elements, 10 groups (2 XA elements, 3 extra-low dispersion elements) |
| Coating | Nano AR |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 9.5" / 24 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.17x |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Dimensions | 3 x 3.6" / 75.4 x 92.4mm |
| Weight | 15.7 oz / 445 g |
