Is the f/4 aperture a problem?

It is fine outdoors and in good light and keeps the lens smaller than an f/2.8 zoom. Indoors or at night you will lean on stabilization, higher ISO or a fast prime.

Does stabilization work on any E-mount camera?

Optical SteadyShot works on all compatible E-mount bodies. On cameras with sensor-shift stabilization the two systems work together for more effective blur control.

Is it good for video?

Yes. The Direct Drive SSM motor and internal focusing keep autofocus quiet and smooth, and stabilization helps handheld footage.

How does it compare with the Sony 24-70mm f/4?

It reaches 105mm instead of 70mm, which matters for portraits and events, at the cost of more size and weight.

Can I use it in rain?

It has a weather-resistant construction and a fluorine-coated front element. That helps in wet conditions, but it is not waterproof.

What comes in the box?

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

Where is the Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS Zoom Lens cheapest?

At eBay, for $750.00, 15% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS Zoom Lens?

9 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, eBay, TriStateCamera.com, Etoren.com, Go Virtual IT Store.

Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS Zoom Lens

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What reviewers say

Reviewers and owners treat it as one of the best all-round full-frame E-mount zooms, praising sharpness, the useful range and reliable stabilization. Most criticism centers on its size and weight and on the extending barrel.

What people mention

SharpnessPraisedOwners say it is sharp across the frame, especially stopped down a little.
Size and weightCriticisedMany find it heavy and bulky, particularly on compact bodies.
Zoom rangePraisedReviewers value covering 24mm to 105mm without swapping lenses.
StabilizationPraisedOptical SteadyShot is reported to give clean handheld shots and smooth video.
Barrel extensionMixedThe zoom barrel extends and some owners report zoom creep.
ApertureMixedThe constant f/4 is convenient but limits indoor and low-light shooting.

About the Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS Zoom Lens

The Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS is a wide-angle to short-telephoto zoom lens for E-mount mirrorless cameras. It has a constant f/4 maximum aperture, so performance stays consistent across the zoom range, and it gives control over depth of field. It is designed for full-frame E-mount cameras. On APS-C models it gives a 36-157.5mm equivalent focal length range.

The optical design uses aspherical and extra-low dispersion glass elements to control color fringing, distortion and other aberrations. A Nano AR Coating reduces surface reflections, flare and ghosting for contrast and color accuracy in strong light. The nine-blade rounded diaphragm contributes to the bokeh quality when using selective focus.

Optical SteadyShot image stabilization reduces the appearance of camera shake for handheld shooting. It can pair with the sensor-shift stabilization of select cameras. A Direct Drive Super Sonic wave AF motor and an internal focusing design give quick, quiet autofocus for stills and video, and natural manual focus control. The construction is weather-resistant, and the front element has a fluorine coating.

Lens type

Wide-angle to short-telephoto zoom

Mount

Sony E-mount

Format

Full frame

Focal length

24-105mm

APS-C equivalent

36-157.5mm

Max aperture

f/4 (constant)