Name: Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS
Brand: Sony
SKU: 37232
Price: 730 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.00 (0 reviews)

Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS

Rated 4.00 out of 5 based on 5 customer ratings

(6 customer reviews)

This camera glass has a wide zoom range, which makes it suitable for different photography scenarios. It has an optical image stabilization system, which helps to reduce camera shake and produce sharp images. The lens elements are coated to minimize flare and ghosting, which can affect image quality. The lens has a variable aperture, which means that the maximum aperture changes depending on the focal length. This can affect the amount of light that enters the lens and the depth of field. The lens has a solid build quality, which makes it durable and resistant to wear and tear. It can be used for both still photography and video recording. The lens has a good resolution, which means that it can produce sharp and detailed images. If you are looking for alternatives, there are other lenses available that offer similar features and specifications. This photographic lens is suitable for photographers who want a versatile lens that can handle different photography scenarios.

Positives:
– The Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS lens is a great all-around lens for travel photography, as it covers a wide range of focal lengths in a single lens.
– The focusing performance is fast and reliable, regardless of the distance and focal length used.
– The images taken with this lens are sharp and clean, with great color accuracy.

Negatives:
– There is some softness around the edges of the image when shooting at the widest focal length, although it is not a deal-breaker.
– It is not the fastest lens in terms of aperture, which may limit its low light performance.

Conclusion:
The Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS is a highly versatile lens that offers great performance in an all-in-one solution for travel photography. It’s a great option for those who do not want to carry multiple lenses, and the fast and accurate focusing performance combined with the sharp and clean images make it a great option for most shooting scenarios. Although it has some limitations in terms of aperture and edge sharpness, overall, this lens is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a reliable all-around lens.

Optical design

Has 7 aperture blades, mid-grade lenses usually have this amount of blades. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.

Physical characteristics

Weights 780 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. 80 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 72 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options.

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6 reviews for Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS

Rated 5 out of 5
Ebay.com – 2020-12-13
Ebay.com rated as 4.67/5
Rated 4 out of 5
Ebay.com Dec 28, 2020 – 2023-05-17
Not the sharpest lens in the shed, but very handy Sometimes you don’t need a G-Master lens, but you need a lot more than a cellphone camera. The 24-240 may not be the sharpest lens that I own, but it certainly stands up to photos intended for email or any reasonable enlargement. Importantly, it is not too heavy, it is on my camera when I need it, and I don’t have to juggle lenses when I just want to be out on a nature walk with friends. They’ll be using their cellphone cameras, but my pix will be the wow! ones that everyone wants a copy of.
Rated 3 out of 5
Ebay.com Apr 26, 2016 – 2023-05-17
Meh I bought this lens for the advantage of having a wide range of focal lengths in a one lens walk around setup for a variety of photography needs. While physically it fills that need, it doesn’t live up to the quality of image I was hoping for. Images are soft, its slow to focus, and seems to hunt for focus quite a bit before settling in. Ive tried different focus settings on the camera (Sony A7R) and some work better than others, thought I still shoot a bunch of images to make sure that I get at least a couple that are usable, I would say most of the time 30-40% aren’t very sharp. The image stabilization in the lens did help in smoothing out hand held video, however I would still use a tripod to get the steadiest shots. I think for the price this lens is a bit of a failure, I would place it more in the $300-400 range, and Ive got cheaper lenses than that, that have taken as good or better photos than this lens.
Rated 4 out of 5
Ebay.com Jul 15, 2020 – 2023-05-17
The perfect walk-around lens for hobby photographer or entry-level professional This lens is basically exactly what I expected: with such a wide zoom range, it offers a diverse range of uses, and is the perfect walk-around lens. However, you do sacrifice sharpness and low-light performance, and overall the images it captures are underwhelming. It’s definitely not my go-to for professional photoshoots, but it certainly fills in the gaps when my 35mm is not wide enough and my 50mm doesn’t quite reach.
The specific lens that I purchased had some body damage, including a massive scuff on one side and scratches on the glass itself. However, all of this was in the descritpion and in no way affected the performance.
Overall, I’m happy with this lens and until I can afford the prime lenses that cover this range, I’m glad to have this one in my toolbelt.
Rated 4 out of 5
Ebay.com Dec 01, 2017 – 2023-05-17
Great all around lens I’d rented this camera several times, before making my purchase. The convenience of zooming from 24mm to 240mm can’t be understated. I do a lot of video for events and this provides the flexibility I need at a moments notice when I don’t have the time to switch lenses. It’s obviously not going to be as good at certain things compared to other specialized more expensive lenses. But you’re paying more for the run and gun convenience that 24-240mm provides. For low light, it does okay enough; but definitely use something faster if you can. Overall I’ve been pleased with this lens and the value is good.
Rated 5 out of 5
Ebay.com Apr 25, 2018 – 2023-05-17
great all around lens i am using it with a sony a7rii. The focusing is fast and accurate at all ranges. The images are sharp and clean, though at the widest there is some softness around the edges. Though it is not the fastest lens, it is adequate for most pictures. i would recommend this lens for those looking for a single all around lens for travel rather than having to carry multiple lenses with them

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