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Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Sony FE Review

Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS

Main Features

  • 24-105mm Focal Range
  • F4 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 663g.
  • Diameter: 83mm
  • Length: 113mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.38m
  • Max Magnification: 0.31x
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Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Overview


Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Standard Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with E Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsGood
PortraitVery Good
TravelVery Good
StreetGood
WeddingVery Good
Walk AroundVery Good
VloggingFair
LandscapeGood
MacroAverage

Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS is a member of Sony's G series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.

G Series Lenses in Sony E Mount
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Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G Lens Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
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35mm FF 488gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G Lens Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G
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35mm FF 353gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G Lens Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G
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35mm FF 373gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 G OSS
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35mm FF 2115gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Lens Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS
35mm FF 663gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G Lens Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G
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35mm FF 565gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS Lens Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS
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35mm FF 1215gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS Lens Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
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35mm FF 840gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Reasons to Buy Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Optical Image Stabilization
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
Breathing Correction with Supported Cameras
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Fast Aperture at Tele end
Constant f4 aperture throughout the range
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades
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CONs
Lens Extents while zooming
Pricey


Lens Mount

Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS is compatible with cameras that have a Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E1, Sony A7R V and Sony FX30.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS has a maximum diameter of 83mm and total length of 113mm when not extended. It weighs 663g / 23.4 oz.

Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS and Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS (Sony E mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.

Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS vs Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS and the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Size and Weight

Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS has a filter thread of 77mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS:

  • 77mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 77mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 77mm Clear Protection Lens Filters



Focal Range

Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS has a focal range of 24-105mm and 4.4X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 157.5mm.


Weather Sealings

The Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Sony ZV-E1, Sony A7R V and Sony FX30.

Optical Image Stabilization

The Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Lens Breathing Correction Compatibility

The Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS is compatible with Sony cameras that features Breathing Compensation/Correction. This feature adjusts the size of the frame dynamically in-camera during video recording by applying a certain percentage of crop in order to minimize change in framing.

Sony cameras that has the Breathing Compensation/Correction feature are:

  • Sony ZV-E1
  • Sony Alpha A7R V
  • Sony FX30
  • Sony Alpha A7 IV
  • Sony FX3

Zoom Method

Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.31x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.38m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.31x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Standard Zoom type Sony E mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G: 0.39x - (Compare)
  • Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2: 0.37x - (Compare)
  • Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C: 0.36x - (Compare)

Aperture

Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f4 from 24mm all the way to the 105mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
24mm F4 F22
105mm F4 F22

Optical Formula

Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS's optical formula consists of 17 elements in 14 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 4 aspherical
  • 3 ED
  • Nano AR coating

Lens Hood

Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is ALC-SH152.

Body Colour

Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Lens
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35mm FF 540gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S
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35mm FF 630gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN C Lens Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN C
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35mm FF 470gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Lens Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
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35mm FF 780gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

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Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sony
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Standard Zoom
Lens Mount Sony E
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 24-105mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No
Zoom Ratio 4.4X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4
Min Aperture F22
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 17
Optical Groups 14
Special Elements 4 aspherical + 3 ED + Nano AR coating

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.38m
Max Magnification 0.31X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Linear Motor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Focus Distance Limiter No
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 663g
Diameter 83mm
Length 113mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code ALC-SH152
Tripod Collar No
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