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Brand | Sony |
Focal Length Description | 24-240mm |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Compatible Mountings | Sony E |
Camera Lens Description | 240 millimetres |
About this item
- A perfect match for α7 series, 35mm full-frame E-mount cameras, 10x magnification with a wide 24mm to super tele 240mm, Optical Steady Shot image stabilization for handheld shooting
- Minimum Focus Distance : 1.64 ft-2.63 ft (0.5 m-0.8 m), Maximum Magnification ratio : 0.27x, Focal-Length : 24-240 mm. Filter Diameter - 72 mm.
- Corner to corner sharpness from 5 Spherical elements, ED glass element reduces flare and ghosting, 7-blade circular aperture contributes to gorgeous bokeh
- Fast focus w/ a linear motor drive and an inner focus mechanism, Dust and moisture resistant design
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Picture quality | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.4 |
Auto focus | 4.9 | — | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.4 |
Image stabilization | 4.9 | — | 4.8 | — | 5.0 | 4.5 |
Quality of material | — | 4.3 | — | 4.5 | — | 3.9 |
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lens type | Telephoto | Wide Angle | Zoom lens | Wide Angle | Macro, Standard | Standard |
compatible mountings | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E |
lens design | Zoom | Prime | Zoom | Prime | Prime | Zoom |
focus type | Piezoelectric | Stepper motor | Piezoelectric | Auto/Manual, Auto Focus | Piezoelectric | Stepper motor |
minimum focal length | 24 millimeters | 28 millimeters | 24 millimeters | 32 millimeters | 90 millimeters | 28 millimeters |
max focal length | 240 millimeters | 28 millimeters | 240 millimeters | 32 millimeters | 90 millimeters | 70 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 240 millimeters | 28 millimeters | 240 millimeters | 32 millimeters | 90 millimeters | 70 millimeters |
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Product Dimensions | 4.69 x 3.19 x 3.19 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.72 pounds |
ASIN | B00U29GNC8 |
Item model number | SEL24240 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #63 in Mirrorless Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 1, 2015 |
Manufacturer | Sony |
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Product Description
A full-frame24mm to 240mm zoom range allows this one lens to cover an extensive variety of shooting situations with 10x effective zoom range, making it ideal for landscape, snapshots, portraits and travel where reducing luggage is a priority. The ability to switch from wide angle to telephoto without having to change lenses also means that more of those fleeting moments that make great shots will be captured. The advanced optics include 5 a spherical elements and 1 ED glass element, achieving high-quality performance in a compact overall design. An advanced linear motor drives the focusing mechanism for quick, smooth response throughout the extended zoom range. Handheld telephoto shots and low-light photography are facilitated by built-in Optical Steady Shot (OSS) image stabilization. Like all other FE lenses, the design is dust and moisture resistant. A full-frame24mm to 240mm zoom range allows this one lens to cover an extensive variety of shooting situations with 10x effective zoom range, making it ideal for landscape, snapshots, portraits and travel where reducing luggage is a priority. The ability to switch from wide angle to telephoto without having to change lenses also means that more of those fleeting moments that make great shots will be captured. The advanced optics include 5 aspherical elements and 1 ED glass element, achieving high-quality performance in a compact overall design. An advanced linear motor drives the focusing mechanism for quick, smooth response throughout the extended zoom range. Handheld telephoto shots and low-light photography are facilitated by built-in Optical SteadyShot (OSS) image stabilization. Like all other FE lenses, the design is dust and moisture resistant. When changing your aperture to defocus the background, the light sources appear blurred. This ‘bokeh’ effect of the blurred background can be enhanced with circular aperture blades used in this lens. Conventional aperture blades have flat sides creating unappealing polygonal shaped defocussed points of light. α lenses overcome this problem through a unique design that keeps the aperture almost perfectly circular from its wide-open setting to when it is closed by 2 stops. Smoother, more natural defocusing can be obtained as a result. Aspherical lens design dramatically reduces spherical aberration while also reducing lens size and weight. Spherical aberration is a slight misalignment of the light rays projected on the image plane. This is caused by differences in refraction at different points on conventional spherical lenses which degrade image quality in large-aperture lenses. Specially shaped “aspherical” elements near the diaphragm restore alignment of light rays at the image plane, maintaining high sharpness and contrast even at maximum aperture and can also be used at other points in the optical path to reduce distortion. Well-designed aspherical elements can reduce the total number of elements required in the lens, thus reducing overall size and weight. Only the middle groups of the optical system move to achieve focus, so the overall length of the lens does not change. Other important benefits include fast autofocusing and a short minimum focusing distance. Also, the filter thread at the front of the lens does not rotate, which is convenient if you’re using a polarizing filter. Gyro sensors built into the lens detect even the slightest movement, and the stabilization lens is precisely shifted to counteract any image blur that might occur. The use of precision, quiet linear motors and technology inherited from high-end Sony professional camcorders results in exceptionally quiet, effective image stabilization that contributes to high-quality movies as well as stills. 2015 Sony Electronics All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony is not responsible for typographical and photographic errors. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. Sony, the Sony logo, (alpha) logo, and SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
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FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Full-frame E-mount Telephoto Zoom Lens
A full-frame24mm to 240mm zoom range allows this one lens to cover an extensive variety of shooting situations with 10x effective zoom range, making it ideal for landscape, snapshots, portraits and travel where reducing luggage is a priority. The ability to switch from wide angle to telephoto without having to change lenses also means that more of those fleeting moments that make great shots will be captured. The advanced optics include 5 aspherical elements and 1 ED glass element, achieving high-quality performance in a compact overall design. An advanced linear motor drives the focusing mechanism for quick, smooth response throughout the extended zoom range. Handheld telephoto shots and low-light photography are facilitated by built-in Optical SteadyShot (OSS) image stabilization. Like all other FE lenses, the design is dust and moisture resistant.
Additional Features
Circular Aperture
When changing your aperture to defocus the background, the light sources appear blurred. This ‘bokeh’ effect of the blurred background can be enhanced with circular aperture blades used in this lens. Conventional aperture blades have flat sides creating unappealing polygonal shaped defocussed points of light. α lenses overcome this problem through a unique design that keeps the aperture almost perfectly circular from its wide-open setting to when it is closed by 2 stops. Smoother, more natural defocusing can be obtained as a result.
Aspherical lens elements
Aspherical lens design dramatically reduces spherical aberration while also reducing lens size and weight. Spherical aberration is a slight misalignment of the light rays projected on the image plane. This is caused by differences in refraction at different points on conventional spherical lenses which degrade image quality in large-aperture lenses. Specially shaped “aspherical” elements near the diaphragm restore alignment of light rays at the image plane, maintaining high sharpness and contrast even at maximum aperture and can also be used at other points in the optical path to reduce distortion. Well-designed aspherical elements can reduce the total number of elements required in the lens, thus reducing overall size and weight.
Internal focusing
Only the middle groups of the optical system move to achieve focus, so the overall length of the lens does not change. Other important benefits include fast autofocusing and a short minimum focusing distance. Also, the filter thread at the front of the lens does not rotate, which is convenient if you’re using a polarizing filter.
Lens-based optical image stabilization
Gyro sensors built into the lens detect even the slightest movement, and the stabilization lens is precisely shifted to counteract any image blur that might occur. The use of precision, quiet linear motors and technology inherited from high-end Sony professional camcorders results in exceptionally quiet, effective image stabilization that contributes to high-quality movies as well as stills.
2015 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony is not responsible for typographical and photographic errors. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. Sony, the Sony logo, (alpha) logo, and SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
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Customers like the performance and image quality of the lens. For example, they mention it works well, has a good sharp image at most focal lengths, and is awesome for up close shots. They are also satisfied with versatility, and quality. That said, some complain about the weight. Opinions are mixed on value, sharpness, and focus.
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Customers like the versatility of the camera lenses. For example, they mention it's a great all-rounder lens, good all purpose lens, and a wonderful lens. The 24-240 mm focal lengths make the lens very versatile for both photo and video, and the photo quality is fantastic. Some say that the lens is a good lens for every day use.
"...In that setting, indoors, I find this lens is still pretty decent but how many people shoot indoors...." Read more
"...It is sharp, versatile, compact and robust...." Read more
"...of the quality of the image, its ruggedness, and the ability to have in one lens macro, normal, and telephoto. The best." Read more
"...lens, almost as sharp as both, less expensive, and certainly a lot more versatile...." Read more
Customers generally like the image quality of the lens. They say it's a good sharp image at most focal lengths, and awesome for up close. They also mention the focusing is very easy, and the lens has sharp optics for a zoom with this range. Outdoors, it works fine with sharp pictures, and customers are pleased with the sharpness and contrast.
"...a good deal more than the others but it shows in build quality and image quality.Strengths:Outstanding Image Quality..." Read more
"...The image quality is decent for this range of zoom. I didn't expect it to resolve down to the 42 megapixel level...." Read more
"...is superb because of the quality of the image, its ruggedness, and the ability to have in one lens macro,..." Read more
"...Quality, quality, quality. Superb close-ups and better portraits.For Ultrawide Landscape/Architecture/Interior; Rokinon 12mm F2...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the camera lens. They mention that it is built well, has good picture quality, and is solid as a rock for usable pictures. Some say that the quality is decent but heavy. Overall, customers are happy with the lens's performance and value for money.
"...Strengths:Outstanding Image QualityExcellent Build QualityExcellent RangeIdeal Carry Lens for All Day Outing..." Read more
"...tests inside with only incandescent lights I find that the quality is not bad even at an ISO setting of 3200...." Read more
"...It's a high-quality, modestly priced, accessory for the 24-240mm lens, and a must have if you shoot telephoto images on a regular basis." Read more
"...It is also not a Sony G (gold quality) lens! It is just a good, well built, solid zoom lens with an excellent zoom range...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the camera lens. They say that the focus ring works well, and is useful on low-level shots. They also mention that it is a good functional walk-around and travel lens. However, some customers mention that the lens is not as sharp and has more distortion at the edge.
"...It is not hard to turn and, in fact, feels just right. The focus ring also worked well, and was quite useful on low level shots, where I was using..." Read more
"...Works great in a city, does pretty well in backcountry. Backpackers or traveling photographers keep in mind that it is a heavy lens...." Read more
"...It came as new and works great in my Sony mirrorless camera A7ii" Read more
"...The lens performs well, given its native limitations...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the focus of the camera lenses. Some mention that it focuses fast and is quite sharp, while others say that it is difficult to avoid a soft focus from a distance at times, the focusing ring is a bit hard, and the lens is quite heavy.
"...Others were impressed as well. Lens is bright and focuses fairly quickly locking on to subject with no hunting. IQ is quite impressive...." Read more
"...are its weight, its maximum aperture is a bit slow, and the focusing ring is stiff (but starting to loosen up)...." Read more
"...Yes, it can be used in manual focus. I prefer DMF so I can check the autofocus...." Read more
"...The focus ring also worked well, and was quite useful on low level shots, where I was using the tilted viewer to line up the shot...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sharpness of the camera lens. Some mention that it has good color, contrast, and decent sharpness, while others say that it lacks sharpness throughout its focal length and is not the sharpest nor the fastest. However, most are satisfied with the convenience and for a do-it-all travel.
"...IQ is quite impressive. The lens is sharp, contrasty and has excellent color. The range is perfect for a day outing or travel...." Read more
"...enough to put on the side of a bus, I'm sure you'll find flaws with the sharpness of this lens...." Read more
"...though this lens may not be the best, I find the one I have to be quite sharp and not nearly as bad as what the other folks are saying in their..." Read more
"...It is sharp, versatile, compact and robust...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the camera lenses. Some mention it's very good for the price, while others say it'd be very expensive.
"...It's a high-quality, modestly priced, accessory for the 24-240mm lens, and a must have if you shoot telephoto images on a regular basis." Read more
"...I found it to be an excellent lens, almost as sharp as both, less expensive, and certainly a lot more versatile...." Read more
"...Additionally, this lens has one of the lower resale values on the market because it is so frequently returned; since it covers a broad focal range,..." Read more
"...Pros: Huge range, reasonable price, nice build, Optical Steadyshot, Silent Auto focus, Fast focus in well lit conditions...." Read more
Customers are not happy with the weight of the lens. They say it's heavy and no longer easy to carry.
"...Ideal Carry Lens for All Day OutingCons:A bit on the heavy side can leave a small body feeling unbalancedPacking was minimal...." Read more
"...It is sharp, versatile, compact and robust. The only downsides are its weight, its maximum aperture is a bit slow, and the focusing ring is stiff..." Read more
"...Cons:- Expensive- Heavy- Poor resale value- Not particularly good at one thing- Poor AFT/MFT-..." Read more
"...It is heavy. My full frame camera rig is no longer so easy to carry...." Read more
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Packaging is minimal but the plus side is that it's quick to unpack. Unlike some other Sony lenses and particularly the Zeiss, the box just barely fits the lens. Inside you find the typical literature and the lens itself wrapped in a small bubble wrap bag. No additional cardboard bracing, no lens bag, no extra protection. This is true minimalist packaging. Thankfully mine came from Amazon packed in a larger box with some other items (soft items).
I've used super zooms from Canon, Tamron, Sigma and several others and have never felt that I was getting this level of performance. Of course, this lens costs a good deal more than the others but it shows in build quality and image quality.
Strengths:
Outstanding Image Quality
Excellent Build Quality
Excellent Range
Ideal Carry Lens for All Day Outing
Cons:
A bit on the heavy side can leave a small body feeling unbalanced
Packing was minimal. Thin cardboard box and some bubble wrap
Zoom is stiff right out of the box, hoping it breaks in
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2015
Packaging is minimal but the plus side is that it's quick to unpack. Unlike some other Sony lenses and particularly the Zeiss, the box just barely fits the lens. Inside you find the typical literature and the lens itself wrapped in a small bubble wrap bag. No additional cardboard bracing, no lens bag, no extra protection. This is true minimalist packaging. Thankfully mine came from Amazon packed in a larger box with some other items (soft items).
I've used super zooms from Canon, Tamron, Sigma and several others and have never felt that I was getting this level of performance. Of course, this lens costs a good deal more than the others but it shows in build quality and image quality.
Strengths:
Outstanding Image Quality
Excellent Build Quality
Excellent Range
Ideal Carry Lens for All Day Outing
Cons:
A bit on the heavy side can leave a small body feeling unbalanced
Packing was minimal. Thin cardboard box and some bubble wrap
Zoom is stiff right out of the box, hoping it breaks in
The f-stops go accordingly: 24mm f3.5 --- 40mm f4.5 --- 60mm f5.0 --- 70mm f5.6 --- 105mm f6.3 --- 240mm f6.3. Although not exact that is the positions that you’ll get the f-stops occurring.
I understand that this lens isn’t the sharpest out there and they are probably correct about that but what I see on the camera and PC is very impressive. Unless you’re a pixel peeper it will be somewhat difficult to see the difference with the naked eye but for my purposes, this lens has excellent sharpness outdoors. I say outdoors because indoors the picture does get noticeable degradation in picture quality but that is the case regardless of the lens you use depending on low light conditions.
It is understood that the Sony 24-240 is not too well suited for low light conditions but in my initial tests inside with only incandescent lights I find that the quality is not bad even at an ISO setting of 3200. In that setting, indoors, I find this lens is still pretty decent but how many people shoot indoors. I would think that most people do their photography outside in daylight hours which is another story for, then, you can expect the quality of your photos to go up tremendously. I know mine does.
For me, I love to take a photo of the moon now and then. Doing so with this lens is totally acceptable. It may not do as good a job as some of the others but for my purposes it is great. Although this lens is rated at 240mm it is possible, at least with Sony A7RII, to get a focal length of 360mm with this same lens. How? Simply go to your camera settings (this may be different in other Sony models), the one that looks like a gear, and choose file option titled, ‘APS-C/Super 35mm’ and set that to ‘ON’. Doing so will treat this FULL FRAME lens as if you had a CROP lens on it and so the camera sees the lens, not as a 240mm full-frame but a 360mm crop sensor. Although in crop mode you can only shoot JPG, not RAW, you can still get a decent picture of the moon or other distant objects that are too far.
I noticed in one post a gentleman said that the mount was flimsy in that it had a loose fit. Unless that is a manufacturing defect mine fit just as snug as all my other lenses so no problem there.
As for picture quality, I heard several folks say that the photos were either blurry or not up to standards as far as being sharp. Like I said earlier, even though this lens may not be the best, I find the one I have to be quite sharp and not nearly as bad as what the other folks are saying in their respective reviews.
Also, this lens is a very good all-around go-to lens. Instead of carrying several lenses around and replacing them when needed, you can do it all with this lens. You have your selection of 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm, 100mm, 150mm, and 240mm. If you’re like me, one who takes photos for pleasure rather than a professional photographer who makes their living off of photography, then this lens is more than adequate for 97% of my needs.
Overall, I am pleasantly satisfied with this lens. It’s especially good to have when you need a longer focal length that will enable you to bring stuff up closer when the need arises. And, if by chance, I need something with a wider aperture such as f1.8 or lower I can always fall back on the lens I have on hand that accommodates for that. Since I rarely shoot indoors, I find that I don’t need those other lenses all that often.
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2022
The f-stops go accordingly: 24mm f3.5 --- 40mm f4.5 --- 60mm f5.0 --- 70mm f5.6 --- 105mm f6.3 --- 240mm f6.3. Although not exact that is the positions that you’ll get the f-stops occurring.
I understand that this lens isn’t the sharpest out there and they are probably correct about that but what I see on the camera and PC is very impressive. Unless you’re a pixel peeper it will be somewhat difficult to see the difference with the naked eye but for my purposes, this lens has excellent sharpness outdoors. I say outdoors because indoors the picture does get noticeable degradation in picture quality but that is the case regardless of the lens you use depending on low light conditions.
It is understood that the Sony 24-240 is not too well suited for low light conditions but in my initial tests inside with only incandescent lights I find that the quality is not bad even at an ISO setting of 3200. In that setting, indoors, I find this lens is still pretty decent but how many people shoot indoors. I would think that most people do their photography outside in daylight hours which is another story for, then, you can expect the quality of your photos to go up tremendously. I know mine does.
For me, I love to take a photo of the moon now and then. Doing so with this lens is totally acceptable. It may not do as good a job as some of the others but for my purposes it is great. Although this lens is rated at 240mm it is possible, at least with Sony A7RII, to get a focal length of 360mm with this same lens. How? Simply go to your camera settings (this may be different in other Sony models), the one that looks like a gear, and choose file option titled, ‘APS-C/Super 35mm’ and set that to ‘ON’. Doing so will treat this FULL FRAME lens as if you had a CROP lens on it and so the camera sees the lens, not as a 240mm full-frame but a 360mm crop sensor. Although in crop mode you can only shoot JPG, not RAW, you can still get a decent picture of the moon or other distant objects that are too far.
I noticed in one post a gentleman said that the mount was flimsy in that it had a loose fit. Unless that is a manufacturing defect mine fit just as snug as all my other lenses so no problem there.
As for picture quality, I heard several folks say that the photos were either blurry or not up to standards as far as being sharp. Like I said earlier, even though this lens may not be the best, I find the one I have to be quite sharp and not nearly as bad as what the other folks are saying in their respective reviews.
Also, this lens is a very good all-around go-to lens. Instead of carrying several lenses around and replacing them when needed, you can do it all with this lens. You have your selection of 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm, 100mm, 150mm, and 240mm. If you’re like me, one who takes photos for pleasure rather than a professional photographer who makes their living off of photography, then this lens is more than adequate for 97% of my needs.
Overall, I am pleasantly satisfied with this lens. It’s especially good to have when you need a longer focal length that will enable you to bring stuff up closer when the need arises. And, if by chance, I need something with a wider aperture such as f1.8 or lower I can always fall back on the lens I have on hand that accommodates for that. Since I rarely shoot indoors, I find that I don’t need those other lenses all that often.
The image quality is decent for this range of zoom. I didn't expect it to resolve down to the 42 megapixel level. I also tried it with my infrared converted camera. And found that it worked with some of the deeper near infrared filters without having a hotspot. However it did have hotspots with filters that allowed some red light through.
I think this is a valuable purchase for those who do travel, and those who want to find one lens that covers most of their needs. Personally I will use primes whenever I can bring a bag full of different lenses. But will take this one when I just want to go on a quick trip or want to take a light pack. I will keep this lens because I think it has value for me under many circumstances.
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難点を言えば、ずっしり重いこと、かな。それから、広角端24mmは、狭い部屋で人を映したり、風景を俯瞰したりするには少し狭く感じます。いまは、このレンズ(24-240mm)をメインでつけていますが、時々16-35mmの広角ズームも使っています。また、近接撮影ができないので、花や動物のアップをとるときは、単焦点マクロ50mmを使っています。
コンパクト感が良いと思い
Sony ミラリスcameraに替えました。
標準ズームレンズよりもっと距離感が
欲しくて色んな事を悩んだ末
このレンズを選びました。
新品なのに箱が古くてレンズの包装も
ビニルだけで巻いていたので
ちょっとがっかりしました。
レンズは新品の様には見えます。
これからの撮影が楽しみです。
Reviewed in Japan on October 10, 2023
コンパクト感が良いと思い
Sony ミラリスcameraに替えました。
標準ズームレンズよりもっと距離感が
欲しくて色んな事を悩んだ末
このレンズを選びました。
新品なのに箱が古くてレンズの包装も
ビニルだけで巻いていたので
ちょっとがっかりしました。
レンズは新品の様には見えます。
これからの撮影が楽しみです。
Unable to acquire a sharp image with this lens no matter what the setting used in my A7II.
My copy of it was awful. I have a sony 55-210 lens that I used on my A6000. When I use it on my A7II the images are always sharp. I will continue to use my adapter with my canon L lens 70-200 L this combo produces excellent images.
I have used a lot of sony products and have always been satisfied with their products but not this one.
The price is $1299.00 the price should be 129.90 in addition when I returned it to Amazon I had to pay to return it.
With the insurance it cost me $58.33. Amazon tells me that they will refund up to $3.99 towards the return charges.
I am forced to give it one star.