Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM
De uitzonderlijke scherpte van hoek tot hoek bij een maximaal diafragma van f/1.4 onderscheidt deze lens, dankzij de twee XA-elementen en drie ED-glaselementen in een compacte behuizing van slechts 445 gram. De 11-bladige cirkelvormige diafragma produceert een zijdezachte bokeh, terwijl de Direct Drive SSM-autofocus snel en vrijwel geruisloos scherpstelt. Dit objectief is het meest geschikt voor portret- en trouwfotografen die een lichtsterke 24mm-groothoeklens met volledige scherpte bij open diafragma nodig hebben.
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Overzicht
The 30-Second Version
The bokeh on this lens is in the 97th percentile, making it one of the absolute best for creamy backgrounds. The f/1.4 aperture and exceptional sharpness make it a top choice for astrophotography and low-light work. It's compact and well-built, but the overall score has dropped to 65 as more versatile competitors enter the top 5. Skip it if you need zoom versatility or optical stabilization.
Pros & Cons
Pluspunten
- Bokeh is in the 97th percentile, best-in-class smoothness 96th
- f/1.4 aperture is a top performer for low light and astro 90th
- Compact 445g build with full weather sealing 89th
- Exceptional sharpness with minimal chromatic aberrations 82nd
- Beautiful 11-blade aperture for smooth out-of-focus highlights
Minpunten
- Autofocus speed is just average, 53rd percentile
- Versatility score is a weak 35th percentile, it's a one-trick wide pony
- No optical stabilization, 34th percentile ranking
- Macro capability is nearly non-existent at 0.17x magnification
- Some owners report peeling serial number stickers
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The Word on the Street
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- Q3 2025100/100
Buyers praised the lens for its sharpness, value, and performance in astrophotography and professional video work.
- Lens is sharp and delivers high image quality.
- Good value for money, worth the purchase.
- Performs well for astrophotography, weather sealed and compact.
- Ideal for professional video on Sony FX3, produces amazing results.
- Q1 2024100/100
Buyers in Q1 2024 praised the lens for its exceptional sharpness, build quality, and fast autofocus, calling it a top performer for Sony full-frame cameras.
- Exceptional sharpness and clarity, even wide open at f/1.4.
- Excellent build quality with weather sealing and smooth controls.
- Fast, silent, and accurate autofocus with eye AF compatibility.
- High price noted as a downside, but considered worth the cost.
- Q2 202373/100
Buyers praised the lens for landscapes and portraits, but one reported severe chromatic aberration at wide apertures, calling it disappointing for a GM lens.
- Excellent for landscapes, architecture, portraits, and astrophotography.
- Sharp and high quality, especially at 24mm compared to Sigma and Sony zooms.
- Severe chromatic aberration at f1.4 to f2.0, worst experienced by one reviewer.
- Versatile for group shots and bridal photography, but CA issue noted.
- Q2 2022100/100
Buyers praise this lens for its sharpness, low-light performance, and lightweight design, though one noted difficulty with cashback.
- Sharpness and image quality are excellent, even compared to premium zooms.
- Excellent for astrophotography and low-light conditions.
- Lightweight and fast aperture are highly appreciated.
- One buyer reported a frustrating cashback process.
- Q1 2022100/100
Buyers in Q1 2022 were extremely satisfied, praising the lens's sharpness, bokeh, versatility, and lightweight design. Some noted minor flaring and a learning curve.
- Excellent sharpness and beautiful bokeh, exceeding expectations.
- Versatile for both full-frame and APS-C modes (24mm/35mm).
- Lightweight and well-balanced, especially on A7 series bodies.
- Minor flaring when shooting into sun; some initial practice needed for best results.
- Q4 202195/100
Buyers praise the lens for its excellent image quality, fast autofocus, and compact size. One user noted a plasticky feel compared to older metal lenses.
- Excellent image quality and sharpness, especially for astrophotography and landscapes.
- Fast and accurate autofocus, with quick and silent performance.
- Compact and lightweight design, easy to carry and use daily.
- Build feels plasticky to some; lacks the solid metal construction of older lenses.
- Q2 202189/100
Buyers praise the lens for its sharpness, lightweight design, and image quality, especially for night photography. One report of serious vignetting on high-end bodies.
- Exceptional sharpness and lightweight design praised by multiple users.
- Excellent for night photography and astrophotography, with impressive light gathering.
- High build quality and engineering, described as a lens to keep for years.
- One user reports serious vignetting at high aperture on Sony a7R IV and a1.
- Q1 2021100/100
All reviews are 5-star, praising the lens for its sharpness, low-light performance, compact size, and build quality.
- Exceptional sharpness across the entire image.
- Excellent low-light performance and fast autofocus.
- Compact, lightweight design with high build quality.
- Versatile for wildlife, casual shooting, and beginners.
- Q4 2020100/100
All reviews are 5-star, praising autofocus, low-light performance, bokeh, and versatility for portraits, astro, and video.
- Excellent autofocus and low-light performance
- Beautiful creamy bokeh and image quality
- Versatile for portraits, astro, video, and foliage
- Considered essential or gold standard for Sony full-frame
- Q3 2020100/100
Buyers in Q3 2020 praised the lens for astrophotography, sharpness, and versatility across portraits, landscapes, and video.
- Excellent for astrophotography, sharp corner to corner at f/1.4.
- Versatile for portraits, landscapes, group photos, close-ups, and video.
- Sharpness and image quality consistently highlighted.
- Auto focus mechanics and compatibility with gimbals praised.
- Q2 202067/100
Two buyers praise the lens for landscape and astrophotography, but one reports a persistent rattling noise during aperture changes even after firmware updates.
- Excellent for landscape and astrophotography.
- Sony GM line delivers high quality.
- Unbearable rattling noise when changing aperture.
- Firmware updates and silent mode did not fix noise issue.
- Q1 2020100/100
All 10 reviews are 5-star. Buyers praise the lens for its sharpness, lightweight build, f/1.4 aperture, and durability. It is highly recommended for travel, street, astro, and portrait photography.
- Exceptional sharpness and image quality, even wide open at f/1.4.
- Lightweight and compact design, ideal for travel and hiking.
- Versatile for various uses: street, astro, portraits, and run-and-gun.
- Solid build quality with durable construction, surviving drops.
- Q4 201997/100
Buyers in Q4 2019 overwhelmingly praised this lens for its sharpness, compact size, and low-light performance, with only minor chromatic aberration noted.
- Exceptional sharpness and image quality, especially for astrophotography and low light.
- Compact and lightweight design, ideal for travel and gimbal use.
- Versatile focal length suitable for portraits, landscapes, and events.
- Chromatic aberration at wide apertures, correctable by stopping down to f/2.8.
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Performance
Sharpness is the headline here. The optical score puts it in the 83rd percentile, which translates to leading performance, and owners back that up with near-constant praise for edge-to-edge clarity. The two XA elements and three ED glass elements do their job, keeping chromatic aberrations to a minimum even wide open. Autofocus with the Direct Drive SSM motor is solidly middle-of-the-pack, landing in the 53rd percentile. It's quick and silent enough for most situations, though it won't set any speed records against the latest linear motor designs. Where this lens really shines is in low light. The f/1.4 aperture combined with that optical quality makes it a standout for astrophotography, a point hammered home by multiple owners who bought it specifically for shooting the Milky Way.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 24 |
| Focal Length Max | 24 |
| Elements | 13 |
| Groups | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Nano AR and Fluorine Coatings |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Direct Drive Super Sonic Wave AF Motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 240 |
| Max Magnification | 0.17x |
vs Competition
Stacked against something like the Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM, the Sony gives up zoom versatility and stabilization but fights back hard with a two-stop faster aperture and significantly less weight. The Canon is the more practical all-rounder, but the Sony is the specialist's choice for pure light gathering and shallow depth of field. The Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 plays in a different focal length entirely, but it's a reminder that you can get fast glass for less money if you don't need the wide-angle perspective. The Sigma 16-300mm is a swiss army knife by comparison, but it can't touch the Sony's f/1.4 aperture or optical quality for wide-angle work. New challengers like the Tamron 28-300mm and Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS have also entered the top 5, and they bring serious zoom range to the table. The Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC is the most interesting of the bunch, offering a fast aperture with a wider perspective, though it's built for APS-C sensors rather than full-frame.
| Spec | Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM | Viltrox LAB AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE | Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Tamron Di III 70-180mm f/2.8 VC VXD G2 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 24mm | 35mm | 24-105mm | 17-40mm | 70-180mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.2 | f/2.8 | f/1.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Canon RF | Fujifilm X | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format Coverage | full-frame | full-frame | full-frame | APS-C | full-frame | full-frame |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | false | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 445 | 910 | 1315 | 535 | 855 | 1090 |
| AF Type | Direct Drive Super Sonic Wave AF Motor | VCM | Nano USM | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | VXD | Multi-Focus Stepping Motor AF System |
| Lens Type | prime | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Reach | Video | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Wide Angle | Portability | Versatility | Gebruikersoordeel | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM | 89.9 | 42.6 | 77.3 | 45.3 | 15.9 | 28.7 | 76.6 | 88.9 | 81.8 | 74.5 | 57.1 | 33.1 | 96.2 | 25.5 | 36.1 |
| Viltrox LAB AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE Compare | 95.4 | 69 | 90.7 | 45.3 | 29.4 | 72.3 | 92.8 | 96.1 | 81.8 | 53.2 | 20.7 | 33.1 | 87.8 | 33.3 | 36.1 |
| Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Compare | 89.9 | 78.8 | 95.2 | 69.5 | 73.9 | 88 | 97.9 | 43.8 | 81.8 | 74.5 | 11.3 | 91.9 | 87.8 | 8.2 | 96 |
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Compare | 95.4 | 53.2 | 95.2 | 54.3 | 53.2 | 88 | 97.3 | 74.7 | 98.8 | 68.6 | 47.1 | 75.4 | 92.6 | 33.7 | 36.1 |
| Tamron Di III 70-180mm f/2.8 VC VXD G2 Compare | 95.4 | 86.6 | 77.3 | 75.7 | 81.1 | 84.3 | 96.5 | 43.8 | 66.6 | 29.1 | 21.9 | 77.4 | 92.6 | 27.8 | 97.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S Compare | 68.7 | 80.7 | 77.3 | 38.1 | 44 | 72.3 | 87.5 | 96.1 | 92.7 | 39.9 | 15.5 | 33.1 | 96.2 | 16 | 36.1 |
Prijs
Value & Pricing
Pricing is a bit of a rollercoaster across vendors, with a spread of $178,951 between the lowest and highest listings. The $849 end of that range is a genuine steal for glass of this caliber, putting it in serious bang-for-the-buck territory. At the higher end, you're paying a premium that's harder to justify against the competition. If you can find it closer to that lower price point, the performance-per-dollar ratio is outstanding.
Price History
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Overview
The Sony 24mm f/1.4 GM sits in the 97th percentile for bokeh in our database, which is a fancy way of saying the background blur is absolutely gorgeous. Pair that with an f/1.4 aperture that lands in the 94th percentile, and you've got a lens that drinks in light and turns city streets or starry skies into something special. At 445g, it's surprisingly light for a full-frame lens this fast, making it a realistic option for all-day shooting without a chiropractor on speed dial.
Common Questions
Q: Is this lens good for astrophotography?
Absolutely. The f/1.4 aperture is in the 94th percentile for light gathering, and the optical quality at 83rd percentile means stars stay sharp with minimal coma. Multiple owners specifically bought it for Milky Way shots and report stunning results.
Q: Does it have image stabilization?
No, it does not. It ranks in the 34th percentile for stabilization, which means it lacks any built-in optical stabilization. You'll want to rely on a camera body with IBIS or keep your shutter speeds up for handheld shooting.
Q: How does the autofocus perform for video?
The Direct Drive SSM motor is quiet and precise, which is good for video, but its speed is in the 53rd percentile, about average. It's perfectly usable for most video work, but don't expect the instant snap of Sony's top-tier linear motors.
Who Should Skip This
If you need one lens to do it all, keep walking. The versatility score is a disappointing 35th percentile, and the macro capability at 33rd percentile is basically an afterthought. Travel photographers who want to zoom in on details or compress landscapes will find the fixed 24mm perspective limiting. Videographers who rely on optical stabilization should also look elsewhere, as the 34th percentile stabilization score means you'll need a gimbal or a body with excellent IBIS for smooth footage.
Verdict
This is a specialist's lens that happens to be small enough to carry everywhere. The data and user sentiment both point to the same conclusion: if you need a fast, sharp 24mm prime for Sony E-mount, this is one of the best on the market. The 4.8-star average across 1290 reviews isn't just hype, it's backed up by our optical and bokeh benchmarks. Just know what you're signing up for. This isn't a versatile zoom, and it won't help you with macro shots or stabilized video. It's a low-light, wide-angle scalpel, and it's brilliant at that one job. That said, the overall score has slipped to 65, which reflects the growing competition from more flexible lenses that have entered the top 5. The Sony still wins on pure bokeh and light gathering, but the gap between it and the all-rounders is getting harder to ignore.
Usage Scores
- Macro40.5
- Algemeen88.3
- Budget67.3
- Street91.7
- Travel51.2
- Portrait55.3
- Landscape84.4
- Professional86.5
- Video Cinema58.7
- Wildlife Sports41.2
