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Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS E Mount Review

Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS

Main Features

  • 24-240mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 - F6.3 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 72mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 780g / 1.72 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 81mm x 119mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.5m
  • Max Magnification: 0.27x
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Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Overview


Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF) Superzoom 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 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsAverage
PortraitGood
TravelExcellent
StreetGood
WeddingGood
Walk AroundVery Good
VloggingGood
LandscapeGood
MacroAverage

Reasons to Buy Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Optical Image Stabilization
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
Distance Scale
Hood supplied
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
Versatile Lens with a Zoom Ratio of 10x
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CONs
Lens Extents while zooming
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture


Lens Mount

Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 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 A7C Mark II, Sony A7CR and Sony A6700.

Sony A7C Mark II with Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Lens Size
Sony A7C Mark II with the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Lens
Sony A7CR with Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Lens Size
Sony A7CR with the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Lens
Sony A6700 with Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Lens Size
Sony A6700 with the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Lens

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS has a maximum diameter of 81mm and total length of 119mm when not extended. It weighs 780g / 27.5 oz.

Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS and Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G 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 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS vs Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS and the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Size and Weight

Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS has a filter thread of 72mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS:

  • 72mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 72mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 72mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS has a focal range of 24-240mm and 10.0X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 360mm.



Weather Sealings

The Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 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 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Sony A7C Mark II, Sony A7CR and Sony A6700.

Optical Image Stabilization

The Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS MTF Charts

Below you can find the MTF chart of Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS which would give an idea of the its contrast and resolution from the center to its edges.


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MTF Chart of the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS

Zoom Method

Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 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 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.27x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.5m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.27x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.

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

  • Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3: 0.35x - (Compare)
  • Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS: 0.35x - (Compare)
  • Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III: 0.32x - (Compare)

Aperture

Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f3.5 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 24mm, and a max aperture of f6.3 and minimum aperture of f40 at 240mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
24mm F3.5 F22
240mm F6.3 F40

Optical Formula

Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS's optical formula consists of 17 elements in 12 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 5 aspherical
  • 1 ED elements

https://cameradecision.com/lenses/img/other/Sony-FE-24-240mm-F3.5-6.3-OSS-optical-structure.jpg
Optical Construction of the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS

Lens Hood

Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 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-SH136.

Body Colour

Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Lens
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Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Lens Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
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35mm FF 576 g / 1.27 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 663 g / 1.46 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Lens Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
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APS-C / DX 620 g / 1.36 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 426 g / 0.94 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 854 g / 1.88 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 295 g / 0.65 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Lens Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
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APS-C / DX 524 g / 1.15 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS Lens Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS
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APS-C / DX 482 g / 1.06 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Alternatives in Sony E Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Lens Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
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APS-C / DX 524 g / 1.15 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE Lens Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
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APS-C / DX 460 g / 1.01 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Lens Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
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APS-C / DX 649 g / 1.43 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Lens Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
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35mm FF 576 g / 1.27 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di III VC Lens Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di III VC
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APS-C / DX 460 g / 1.01 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Lens Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
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APS-C / DX 620 g / 1.36 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo

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Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sony
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type SuperZoom
Lens Mount Sony E
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 24-240mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 10.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F3.5 - F6.3
Min Aperture F22.0 - F40.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 17
Optical Groups 12
Special Elements 5 aspherical and 1 ED elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.5m
Max Magnification 0.27X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Piezoelectric
Full Time Manual No
Focus Method Extending front
Focus Distance Limiter No
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 780g
Diameter 81mm
Length 119mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 72mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code ALC-SH136
Tripod Collar No
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