Is the f/4 aperture a problem in low light?

It is a stop slower than f/2.8 zooms, so dim interiors and night shots need higher ISO or the stabilization. Optical SteadyShot helps with still subjects but not with moving ones.

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

It reaches 105mm instead of 70mm, which makes it far more useful for portraits and events. It is bigger and heavier as a result.

Does it work on APS-C bodies?

Yes, on E-mount APS-C cameras it gives roughly a 36-157mm equivalent view. The lens is designed for full-frame, so it is larger than needed on those bodies.

Is the stabilization useful on cameras with IBIS?

Yes. The lens stabilization works with in-body stabilization on compatible bodies for extra shake reduction, and it helps on bodies without IBIS.

What comes in the box?

The lens ships with front and rear caps, a lens hood and a soft carrying pouch.

Is it good for video?

Yes. The constant aperture, stabilization and smooth zoom ring suit handheld video, though the lens is heavy for gimbals.

Where can I buy the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Full-Frame Standard Zoom G Lens?

15 stores we checked sell it, including AVLGEAR, Amazon, Newegg.com, B&H Used Store, Walmart.

Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Full-Frame Standard Zoom G Lens

Q: Where is the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Full-Frame Standard Zoom G Lens cheapest?

At Newegg.com, for $789.95, 43% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

Reviewers and owners treat this as one of the best all-round zooms for Sony full-frame, praising sharpness, the useful range and effective stabilization. The main complaints are its bulk and the f/4 aperture when light drops.

What people mention

SharpnessPraisedOwners say it stays sharp through the zoom range, including wide open.
Focal rangePraisedReviewers like covering wide angle to short telephoto with one lens.
StabilizationPraisedOptical SteadyShot is credited with sharp handheld shots at longer focal lengths.
Size and weightCriticisedMany find it heavy and front-heavy, especially on compact bodies.
ApertureMixedThe constant f/4 is convenient but limits low-light and background blur.
DistortionCriticisedBarrel distortion at 24mm is visible before in-camera or software correction.

About the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Full-Frame Standard Zoom G Lens

The Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS is a full-frame standard zoom lens for Sony E-mount cameras. Its 24-105mm focal length covers a wide range of shooting situations, from landscapes and portraits to video. The constant f/4 aperture keeps exposure consistent throughout the zoom range.

The optical design has 14 groups and 17 elements. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization compensates for camera shake, which helps with handheld shooting and in low light. A 9-blade circular aperture produces rounded background blur.

The zoom is manual. The minimum focus distance is 1.25 ft (0.38 m), with a maximum magnification of 0.31x. A petal-shaped, bayonet-type hood is built in to reduce lens flare.

Mount

Sony E-mount

Format

35 mm full frame

Focal length

24-105 mm

APS-C equivalent

36-157.5 mm (35 mm equivalent focal length)

Aperture

Maximum f/4, minimum f/22

Aperture blades

9, circular aperture