Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS
A constant f/4 aperture across a 24-105mm range, combined with 4 aspherical and 3 ED elements, delivers consistent exposure and sharpness for a true one-lens solution. The 663g build integrates Optical SteadyShot stabilization and full weather sealing, making it a durable, handheld-friendly option for unpredictable conditions. This lens is best for landscape and travel photographers who need a single, reliable zoom covering wide vistas to short telephoto details without swapping glass.
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Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
The Sony 24-105mm f/4 G OSS is the one lens that can replace three in your bag. It's sharp, fast to focus, and covers everything from wide landscapes to short telephoto portraits, just don't expect f/2.8 bokeh.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Ridiculously sharp across most of the range 97th
- The 24-105mm range covers almost everything you'd shoot in a day 94th
- OSS stabilization actually works, not just a spec sheet checkbox 92nd
- Weather sealed and built to take a beating 79th
Cons
- f/4 aperture means low light and bokeh are both compromises
- 663g gets heavy after a few hours of walking around
- Corner softness creeps in at 105mm
- Not cheap, especially if you're buying new
What owners think
The Word on the Street
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q2 202690/100
Buyers praise the 24-105mm f/4 G OSS as a versatile, sharp all-round lens with excellent stabilization and autofocus, though some note it is heavy and not the fastest aperture.
- Versatile zoom range and excellent image quality praised as a go-to lens.
- Stabilization (OSS) and autofocus are reliable and effective in low light.
- Lens is heavy; some buyers find it tiring for handheld or street photography.
- Slight corner blur noted at 105mm, visible only with pixel peeping.
- Q1 202692/100
Buyers praise versatility, sharpness, and build quality for travel. A minority note corner blur at 105mm and weight, but most find it ideal as a single lens.
- Lens is versatile for travel, covering wide-angle to zoom without swapping lenses.
- Image quality is consistently sharp, with effective OSS for slow shutter speeds.
- Build quality is high, using premium metal materials and feeling compact for a zoom.
- Weight is a concern for some, causing wrist fatigue; corner blur at 105mm is minimal.
- Q2 2025100/100
Buyers praise the lens for its extra reach, stabilization, and sharpness, outperforming expectations for a zoom.
- Extra reach over 20-70mm or 28-70mm is valued.
- Stabilization works well for handheld shots.
- Sharpness and depth of field excellent, even wide open.
- Outperforms older film zooms and many primes.
- Q2 2022100/100
Buyers praised this lens as versatile for both video and photography, excellent for beginners, and good value for money.
- Versatile for video and photography, suitable for beginners and advanced users.
- Good value for money, worth the price.
- Works as advertised, looks great.
- Happy customers, confident in recommending to others.
- Q1 2022100/100
Buyers praise this lens as an excellent all-around travel companion, superior to kit lenses.
- Excellent for travel, described as perfect and a favorite.
- Better than the kit lens, a significant upgrade.
- Great all-around lens, used as a walk-around daily lens.
- Highly loved by all reviewers.
- Q4 202197/100
Buyers praise this lens as sharp, versatile, and excellent value for travel and all-in-one use.
- Sharpness at all focal lengths is consistently highlighted.
- Versatile and convenient as a single travel lens.
- Great value for the price and performance.
- Easy to use, carry, and delivers high-quality images.
- Q3 2021100/100
Buyers praise this lens as a versatile, sharp, and excellent all-around choice for Sony a7 cameras, with clear images and useful zoom range.
- Versatile general-purpose lens ideal for travel and various shooting.
- Sharp, clear images with accurate focus.
- Zoom ring rotation reversed from Canon lenses, requiring adjustment.
- Excellent quality, highly capable and recommended.
- Q2 202189/100
Buyers praise this lens as a sharp, versatile all-around performer ideal for travel and daily use, though one noted a kit mix-up.
- Sharp, high-quality glass; rivals pro Nikon lenses.
- Excellent all-around lens, stays on camera during travel.
- Great value with included accessories and fast delivery.
- Kit flash mismatched (Godox/V1 mentioned but not received).
- Q1 202175/100
Buyers praise the versatile focal range and decent build quality, but some report focus reliability issues and sharpness below expectations.
- Versatile focal range (24-105mm) makes it an excellent walk-around and travel lens.
- Intermittent autofocus issues reported; one reviewer stuck with a semi-working lens and Sony declined repair.
- Not as sharp as expected; one buyer advises spending extra for a sharper lens.
- Great all-around performer; lenses live on camera and deliver high-quality images and video.
- Q4 202082/100
Buyers praise this as an excellent all-around lens for its versatility, sharpness, and constant f4 aperture. Some negative feedback includes minor defects like squeaky zoom noise.
- Versatile zoom and sharp image quality, ideal as a do-everything lens.
- Constant f4 aperture and OSS are effective, with good bokeh and low-light performance.
- Well-built yet lightweight, suitable for travel and outdoor activities.
- One buyer reported a squeaky zoom noise, leading to return and replacement.
- Q3 202090/100
Buyers love this versatile Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G lens, praising its image quality, range, and value compared to the GM 24-70mm f/2.8, though some note it's heavy and pricey for an f/4.
- Great image quality, sharpness, and color; rivals GM lenses for most users.
- Versatile 24-105mm range ideal for travel and all-around use, but weight is noticeable.
- One reviewer found it overpriced for f/4, preferring the used 2.8 24-70mm.
- Very fast and accurate autofocus with almost no hunting.
- Q2 2020100/100
Buyers were thrilled with this lens, praising its sharpness, versatility, and build quality as an excellent all-purpose choice.
- Sharp images and excellent build quality.
- Zoom range and multi-setting flexibility praised.
- No negative themes reported in this period.
- Q1 202085/100
Buyers praised the versatility, range, and build quality. The F4 aperture and heavy weight were minor drawbacks.
- Versatile for travel, street, studio with useful 24-105mm range.
- Great optical quality, sharp, and solid build.
- F4 aperture limits low light performance; heavy weight noted.
- No reliability or defect issues reported in these reviews.
- Q4 201995/100
Buyers widely praise this lens for its sharpness, clarity, and versatile zoom range, though a few note it is slightly heavy or has a complex menu system.
- Exceptional sharpness and image clarity across all focal lengths praised by most buyers.
- Versatile focal length (24-105mm) with OSS suits everyday, landscape, and portrait photography.
- Lens weight is mentioned as a minor drawback but generally acceptable for a zoom of this range.
- Solid build quality with smooth operation and good value for the price.
- Q3 201988/100
Buyers praise the lens for its sharpness, versatile focal range, and overall quality, though one noted a broken USB connector on the camera body.
- Sharp, clear images and versatile focal length (24-105mm) highly praised.
- Excellent all-rounder for photo and video, replacing need for multiple lenses.
- Build quality and light weight appreciated, well-balanced with A7 series bodies.
- One report of a broken USB-C connector on the A7III camera body out of box.
Based on 117 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
The sharpness is what surprised us most. This thing sits in the 97th percentile for optical quality in our database, which puts it in the absolute best right now territory. The 4 aspherical and 3 ED elements do real work here. Autofocus is fast and reliable thanks to the Direct Drive SSM motor, and the OSS stabilization is genuinely useful for handheld shooting. But the aperture is the weak spot. f/4 constant is fine for most things, but it lands in the bottom quarter of our database for aperture performance. If you want creamy bokeh, this isn't your lens. The bokeh quality is one of the weakest we've seen, and portrait work scores a mediocre 48.8 out of 100. This is a utility lens, not a portrait specialist.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 |
| Focal Length Max | 105 |
| Elements | 17 |
| Groups | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Nano AR and Fluorine Coatings |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 77 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Direct Drive Super Sonic Wave AF Motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 380 |
| Max Magnification | 0.31x |
vs Competition
The obvious comparison is the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM. That lens is faster and sharper in the corners, but it's also heavier and way more expensive. Most owners we've heard from say the 24-105mm is the smarter buy unless you absolutely need f/2.8. The Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 gives you more reach but sacrifices image quality and constant aperture. And the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 is a great APS-C option but doesn't cover full frame. For full-frame Sony shooters who want one lens, the 24-105mm beats them all on versatility.
| Spec | Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 24-105mm | 28-300mm | 18-55mm | 17-40mm | 12-35mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon F | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 662 | 590 | 205 | 535 | 306 | 495 |
| AF Type | Direct Drive Super Sonic Wave AF Motor | VXD linear motor | pulse stepping motor | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS | 53.9 | 25.2 | 58 | 40.9 | 96.6 | 22 | 47.9 | 91.8 | 94.1 | 79.3 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 97.7 | 83.6 | 63 | 83.2 | 96.3 | 70.9 | 92.2 | 97.9 | 50.7 | 79.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 Compare | 84.7 | 81.4 | 83.6 | 95.3 | 54.5 | 82.8 | 65.7 | 82.9 | 86.2 | 92.3 |
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Compare | 53.9 | 97 | 67.1 | 72.2 | 96.6 | 95.3 | 98.3 | 75.8 | 94.1 | 34.3 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 86.7 | 83.8 | 49 | 86.2 | 88.3 | 92.2 | 80.5 | 86.2 | 96.4 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 84.7 | 86.7 | 70.4 | 41.6 | 83.9 | 88.3 | 87.4 | 77 | 53.6 | 98.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Pricing is all over the place right now. In the US, we're seeing listings from USD 737 to USD 1,498 across 18 vendors. That's a massive spread. If you're paying over a grand for this lens, you're overpaying. Shop around and find the USD 737 end of that range. In Europe, the spread is tighter at EUR 858 to EUR 981, so you're not getting burned as badly there. For what this lens does, even the higher end isn't unreasonable, but the lower end makes it a steal.
Price History
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Overview
The Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS is the lens you buy when you're tired of swapping glass and just want one thing that does almost everything well. It's a 24-105mm zoom with a constant f/4 aperture, and it's become the default walk-around lens for a ton of Sony shooters. The one thing to know: this is the best all-purpose zoom for E-mount right now, and it's not particularly close.
Common Questions
Q: Is the f/4 aperture enough for low light?
It depends on what you're shooting. For street photography at night or indoor events without flash, you'll be cranking ISO. The OSS helps with static subjects, but if you shoot a lot of moving subjects in dim light, you'll want something faster like a prime or the 24-70mm f/2.8 GM.
Q: How does this compare to the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM?
The GM is faster and slightly sharper in the corners, but it's heavier and costs a lot more. For most people, the 24-105mm is the better value. You give up one stop of light and gain 35mm of reach. Unless you shoot weddings or events professionally, get the 24-105mm.
Q: Is this lens good for travel?
Yes, with a caveat. The 24-105mm range is perfect for travel, and the image quality is excellent. But at 663g, it's not exactly light. If you're backpacking or walking all day, you'll notice it. Still, it beats carrying three primes.
Who Should Skip This
If you're a portrait photographer or you shoot a lot in low light, this isn't your lens. The f/4 aperture and mediocre bokeh will frustrate you. Go get the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM or a fast prime instead. And if you're on a tight budget, the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 for APS-C is a smarter spend.
Verdict
Buy it. If you shoot Sony full-frame and you don't own this lens, you're probably carrying more glass than you need. The 24-105mm f/4 G OSS is the closest thing to a perfect everyday lens we've tested. It's sharp, it focuses fast, it's stabilized, and it covers a range that handles 90% of real-world shooting. The f/4 aperture is the only real compromise, and for most people, that's a trade worth making.
