Sony SEL24105G Full Frame E-Mount 24-105mm F4 Constant Lens

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There's some barrel distortion, especially at 24mm, but it's not significant and is easy to correct. In many cases, it's unlikely to be especially noticeable. If it is, lens correction profiles are effective. And if my bad history with the unsealed, non-weatherproofed Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens is any indication (I’ve gone through at least 4 or 5 of these over a span of 10 years), the Sony lens is a big upgrade as far as durability is concerned. Final Thoughts / Conclusion

Focal-length settings are engraved into the metal and filled with paint on the zoom ring, while other markings are painted. By stopping down to F5.6, sharpness across the board is a little better, but the standard is already so high. The story with diffraction is the same at 50mm as the two wider focal lengths I tested. Avoid polarizers at the 24mm setting with any lens; the sky's natural polarization may appear as a dark band across the sky. This high image quality is made possible thanks to its advanced optical design featuring four aspherical lens elements, two of which are high precision AA (advanced aspherical) lenses. There are also three strategically located ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements that work in combination with the aforementioned aspherical lens elements to minimize chromatic aberration and ensure the ultimate resolution is captured.The AF system relies on Sony's Direct Drive SSM (DDSSM), which is pretty fast and silent. Focus accuracy is usually spot on. The 24-240mm OSS is a less expensive, lighter-duty lens that weighs a little more, and has over double the zoom range. Indeed, it’s nice to have this capability without feeling like I need to burden myself with the weight, bulk, and time-to-setup involved with bringing a tripod to steady the camera while shooting. Low Minimum Distance For Autofocus To Work

In addition to the compact design and versatile 24-105mm focal length, the new lens has a minimum focus distance of 1.25ft, allowing for impressive close up detail. It also includes built-in optical image stabilization to make it easier to produce sharp, blur-free images when shooting handheld.Finally, the Sony SEL24105G did what they could to ensure a consistently open minimum aperture at f/4 stop to ensure that every shot I take would have sufficient light. Due to its rounded diaphragm blades, this 24-105 makes softer sunstars on brilliant points of light, and only at the smaller apertures. While the Sony SEL24105G lens has a lot of features, I’ll focus on the benefits that I’ve noticed the most. No Need To Change Lens For Most Travel and Hiking Situations