Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G
Sony · 24–50 mm · f/2.8 · G
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
74
SCORE /100
What We Like
+Extremely compact and lightweight at 440g with f/2.8 constant aperture
+Excellent sharpness throughout zoom range, nearly matching premium 24-70mm GM II
+Smooth, creamy bokeh from 11-blade circular aperture
+Superb close-focus performance with 19cm minimum focus distance
+Versatile focal range ideal for travel, street photography, and video work
Worth Knowing
−Significant barrel distortion at wide end requires in-camera correction (non-disableable in RAW)
−Pronounced lens breathing during focus pulls, limiting video flexibility without breathing compensation
−Narrow zoom range (24-50mm) sacrifices 70mm coverage compared to standard 24-70mm lenses
−No optical image stabilization, relying solely on in-body stabilization
General | |
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About This LensThe Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G is a compact, lightweight and fast standard zoom lens for Sony Alpha full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras. Constructed of 16 elements in 13 groups with an 11-blade circular aperture, it weighs just 440g and measures 74.8 x 92.3mm. The lens delivers impressive sharpness throughout its entire zoom range at f/2.8, with lab-test results revealing very similar levels to the much pricier Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens. However, it produces significant barrel distortion in the 24-35mm range that requires always-on automatic correction which cannot be switched off in-camera or when editing RAW files. | |
| Brand | Sony |
| Release Year | 2024 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Pro Branding ⓘSpecific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses. | G |
Lens Mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. | Sony E |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Sony E |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  Full Frame |
Physical86/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 440 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 74.8 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 92.3 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 67 mm |
Optics83/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 24–50 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 2.8 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 84°–47° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 18 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 11020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups |  Yes |
Zoom Mechanism ⓘSystem enabling zoom function |  Manual |
Zoom Ring ⓘIf zooming is adjusted using a zoom ring |  Yes |
Zoom Type ⓘThe design or approach to zooming |  Rotary |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 19 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.3x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features52/100 | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |  Yes |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. |  Yes |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Petal |
Zoom Lock ⓘZoom lock allows the zoom ring to be locked at the desired focal length | No |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction54/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 16 |
| Groups | 13 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 4 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 2 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |