Sony Announces FE 24-50mm F2.8 G Lens

Sony has announced their latest addition to the E-mount family of lenses and this time its the FE 24-50MM F2.8 G lens.

The lens is constructed of 16 elements in 13 groups, there’s an 11 blade circular aperture and it measures 74.8 x 92.3 mm (3 x 3-3/4 in.). It weighs just 440 g (15.6 oz.).

It has minimum shooting distance of 0.19 m (AF) at the wide-end and a maximum magnification of 0.30 x (AF).

The lens features focus, zoom, and aperture rings, the aperture ring can de-clicked for video shooting. There’s also a customizable focus hold button.

The lens is dust and moisture-resistant and the front element has a fluorine coating.

The FE 24-50MM F2.8 G lens supports high-speed continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking of up to 120 frames per second. AF tracking is also available for high frame rate 4K 120p or FHD 240p movie recording.

The lens also supports in-body Active Mode image stabilisation and is compatible with the focus breathing compensation on camera bodies that support it.

The lens will be available in the US in May 2024 for $1,098.00. In Europe it will be available at the end of April for £1,140 / €1,300.

Key Specs

Format	35mm full frame
Lens Construction	13 groups, 16 elements
Angle of View 35mm	84°-47°
Number of Diaphragm Blades	11 circular
Minimum Aperture	F22
Minimum Focusing Distance	0.19(W)-0.30(T) (AF), 0.18(W)-0.29(T) (MF) m (0.63(W)-0.99(T) (AF), 0.59(W)-0.96(T) (MF) ft)
Maximum Magnification Ratio	0.30 (AF), 0.33 (MF)
Filter Size	67mm
Dimensions (Diameter × Length)	74.8 x 92.3 mm (3 x 3-3/4 in.)
Weight	440 g (15.6 oz.)
Supplied Accessories	Hood (model):ALC-SH178 Lens front cap:ALC-F67S Lens rear cap:ALC-R1EM Case

Early Reviews

Here’s a collection of early reviews on YouTube.

Chris & Jordan

Gerald Undone

Arthur R

Julia Trotti

Christopher Frost

Tony & Chelsea