Is the Tamron 24mm f/2.8 good for Sony full-frame?

Yes. It is built for full-frame Sony E-mount and stays small and light on those bodies. On APS-C it gives a 36mm equivalent view.

How close can it focus?

The minimum focus distance is 4.7 inches, with a 1:2 half life-size maximum magnification. That makes it useful for close-up detail shots, not true macro.

Does it have image stabilization?

No. It relies on the camera body's stabilization, so pair it with an IBIS-equipped Sony body for handheld low-light work.

Is f/2.8 bright enough for low light?

It is workable indoors and at dusk, but it is dimmer than f/1.4 or f/1.8 wide primes. Expect to raise ISO or lean on stabilization in very low light.

Is it weather sealed?

It has a moisture-resistant design and a fluorine coating on the front element. That helps in drizzle and dust, but it is not rated for heavy rain.

The lens comes with front and rear caps and a lens hood. Check the listing for the exact included accessories.

Where is the Tamron 24mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 Lens for Sony E cheapest?

At Buy Direct & Save, for $166.84, 33% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Tamron 24mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 Lens for Sony E?

16 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, Buy Direct & Save, Best Buy, Tamron Americas, B&H Photo-Video-Audio.

Tamron 24mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 Lens for Sony E

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What reviewers say

Owners generally like the small size, close-focus ability and quiet autofocus, and treat it as a good-value wide prime. Complaints center on the dim aperture, vignetting and edge softness wide open, and autofocus that can slow in low light.

What people mention

Size and weightPraisedOwners pick it for how small and light it is on a full-frame body.
Close focusPraisedThe 1:2 magnification and short minimum focus distance are called out as genuinely useful.
AutofocusMixedQuiet and quick in good light, but it can hunt in dim conditions.
VignettingCriticisedWide-open corners darken noticeably and need correction.
SharpnessMixedCenter sharpness is good stopped down, but corners are soft at f/2.8.
BuildMixedWeather sealing and fluorine coating are welcome, though the barrel feels plasticky.

About the Tamron 24mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 Lens for Sony E

The Tamron 24mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 is a lightweight wide-angle prime lens designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. The f/2.8 maximum aperture keeps the lens compact. It can also be used on APS-C models, where it gives a 36mm equivalent focal length.

The optical design has three LD (Low Dispersion) elements to reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing. One molded glass aspherical element suppresses distortion and spherical aberrations. A BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) coating on the lens elements reduces surface reflections, lens flare and ghosting. A rounded seven-blade diaphragm shapes the bokeh.

The lens has a 1:2 maximum magnification ratio (half life-size) and a 4.7" minimum focusing distance for close-up subjects. An OSD stepping motor provides fast, near-silent autofocus with full-time manual focus override. The construction is moisture-resistant, and a fluorine coating on the front element protects against dust, dirt and smearing.

Focal length

24mm (36mm equivalent on APS-C)

Maximum aperture

f/2.8

Mount

Sony E

Format

Full-frame mirrorless; also suits APS-C

Max magnification

1:2 (half life-size)

Min focus distance

4.7"