Sony launches new 24-50mm f/2.8 g zoom lens

The Sony 24-50mm f/2.8 G aims to address an issue with full-frame mirrorless lenses that are too big for compact full-frame bodies

Sony’s 24-50mm f/2.8 g lens is a souped-up version of its fe 2860mm f/4-5.6 lens, sacrificing a little reach for a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, more manageable dimensions and a lower price. it follows a trend towards compact lenses with smaller zoom ranges but top-level features.

Optically, the sony 24-50mm f/2.8 g incorporates four aspherical elements to minimise aberrations and two ed (extra-low dispersion) glass elements to suppress chromatic aberration. it relies on digital corrections, as sony notes that images are corrected by default in-camera but raw files (and raw video) will require a correction profile in software.

The autofocus specifications are similarly advanced, incorporating dual linear motors for fast, quiet af with

What sony claims will be high tracking performance. sony says that the new lens will be able to keep up with the 120fps burst mode of the sony a9 iii. as usual with new sony lenses, this one has been designed with video in mind as well as stills photography. It supports sony’s dynamic/active stabilization modes and also focus breathing compensation on those cameras that have this feature. It has focus and zoom rings and a de-clickable aperture ring, plus a programmable focus hold button and an af/mf switch. the sony 24-50mm f/2.8 g is dust- and moisture-resistant and has a fluorine-coated front element to repel oil, grease and water droplets.

The sony 24-50mm f/2.8 g will be available from april, priced £1,150. sony.co.uk