Sony FE SEL24105G/2 24-105mm
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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong social proof (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong versatility (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong stabilization (81th percentile) 81th
Cons
- Below average aperture (24th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
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
| Spec | Sony FE SEL24105G/2 24-105mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 24-105mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-200mm | 16-85mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Fujifilm X | L-Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 663 | 615 | 92 | 413 | 59 | 515 |
| AF Type | Direct Drive Super Sonic Wave AF Motor | HLA | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | AF-S | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony FE SEL24105G/2 24-105mm | 54.8 | 28 | 53.4 | 33.9 | 96.5 | 24.3 | 91.7 | 91.8 | 80.5 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.8 | 84.3 | 57.7 | 86.5 | 98.8 | 77 | 99.6 | 83 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 75.2 | 96.3 | 88.4 | 73.5 | 77 | 99.2 | 83 | 80.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.8 | 78 | 73.7 | 89.4 | 90.9 | 71.5 | 95.6 | 75.4 | 99.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.8 | 75.2 | 98.4 | 59.7 | 64.2 | 77 | 94.3 | 88 | 92.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 85.5 | 75.2 | 45.7 | 32.6 | 79 | 77 | 96.1 | 77.9 | 92.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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