Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSSvsSony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G
FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS
24-105mm / F4
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FE 24-50mm F2.8 G
24-50mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 24-105mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the FE 24-50mm F2.8 G suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight223g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 19cm
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS113.3mm long × 83.4mm diameter
- FE 24-50mm F2.8 G92.3mm long × 74.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 24mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 105mm | 50mm | +55mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 38cm | 19cm | +0.19m |
| Max magnification | 0.31× | 0.33× | −0.02x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 11blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 663g | 440g | +223g |
| Length | 113.3mm | 92.3mm | +21mm |
| Diameter | 83.4mm | 74.8mm | +8.6mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 67mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2017 | 2024 | −7year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS relative to FE 24-50mm F2.8 G.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS
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FE 24-50mm F2.8 G
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