Is this lens for full-frame or APS-C?

It is an E-mount lens that works on both, but it is designed around APS-C, where it gives a 36mm equivalent view. On full-frame it covers the frame but is not the intended use.

How does it compare with the Sony 35mm F1.8?

The 24mm is wider, sharper at the edges and better built, but larger and heavier. The 35mm is smaller, lighter and cheaper, with a tighter view.

Does it have image stabilization?

No. It relies on the camera body's stabilization, so a stabilized body helps in low light.

The lens, front and rear caps, a lens hood and a soft case.

Is it good for portraits?

It can work for environmental portraits, but at 24mm faces can distort up close. A longer prime suits head-and-shoulders shots better.

What do buyers say about the SEL24F18Z Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA E-mount Prime Lens?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 13 ratings.

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SEL24F18Z Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA E-mount Prime Lens

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SEL24F18Z Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA E-mount Prime Lens

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$898.00at WalmartChecked Nov 11

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Our take on the SEL24F18Z Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA E-mount Prime Lens

The Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA is a Carl Zeiss co-branded wide-angle prime for Sony E-mount cameras. It gives a 36mm full-frame equivalent field of view on APS-C bodies, opens to F1.8, and focuses down to 16cm for close wide-angle shots. It is the premium fast 24mm option for E-mount APS-C, sharper and better built than the kit zoom, though larger and heavier than the compact 20mm F2.8 pancake. Owners rate it highly for sharpness and rendering.

Best forAPS-C E-mount shooters wanting a fast normal-wide primeStreet and documentary photographyClose-up wide-angle work at 16cmLow-light indoor and evening shooting

Pros

Sharp corner to corner even wide open at F1.8
Carl Zeiss T* coating controls flare and ghosting
Close focus of 16cm for near-macro wide shots
Solid metal build with a smooth manual focus ring
Useful 36mm-equivalent view on APS-C

Cons

Large and heavy for an APS-C prime
Expensive compared with the 20mm F2.8 and 35mm F1.8
No optical stabilization, relies on the body
Zeiss branding adds cost over Sony's own primes

SEL24F18Z Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA E-mount Prime Lens prices at every store

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What reviewers say

5 / 513 ratings

Owners rate it very highly, praising sharpness wide open, color and build. The main complaints are size, weight and cost against Sony's cheaper APS-C primes.

What people mention

SharpnessPraisedOwners say it stays sharp across the frame even at F1.8.
BuildPraisedReviewers describe a solid metal barrel and smooth focus ring.
SizeCriticisedSome find it large and heavy for a compact APS-C body.
ValueMixedBuyers like the optics but question the premium over Sony's cheaper primes.
Close focusPraisedThe 16cm minimum focus is called useful for wide close-ups.

About the SEL24F18Z Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA E-mount Prime Lens

The Sony SEL24F18Z is a Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 24mm F1.8 wide-angle prime lens for E-mount cameras. It delivers sharpness from corner to corner, even at the maximum F1.8 aperture.

The lens focuses as close as 16 cm. This combines close focusing with a wide-angle perspective. The 24mm focal length suits general shooting.

Brand: Sony
Lens type: Wide-angle prime
Focal length: 24mm
Maximum aperture: F1.8
Mount: E-mount
Closest focus: 16 cm
Optics: Carl Zeiss Sonnar T*
Color: Black

Specifications

color: BlackSource

Questions and answers

Is this lens for full-frame or APS-C?: It is an E-mount lens that works on both, but it is designed around APS-C, where it gives a 36mm equivalent view. On full-frame it covers the frame but is not the intended use.
How does it compare with the Sony 35mm F1.8?: The 24mm is wider, sharper at the edges and better built, but larger and heavier. The 35mm is smaller, lighter and cheaper, with a tighter view.
Does it have image stabilization?: No. It relies on the camera body's stabilization, so a stabilized body helps in low light.
What is in the box?: The lens, front and rear caps, a lens hood and a soft case.
Is it good for portraits?: It can work for environmental portraits, but at 24mm faces can distort up close. A longer prime suits head-and-shoulders shots better.
Where is the SEL24F18Z Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA E-mount Prime Lens cheapest?: At Walmart, for $898.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the SEL24F18Z Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA E-mount Prime Lens?: Rated 5 out of 5 from 13 ratings.