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Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM Lens Review

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9
Score
93/100
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$1,498
Released
January 2018

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Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM Lens
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Our editorial take on the Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM Lens

The Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM is a standout lens in the G Master lineup and a modern classic for the E-mount system. It successfully delivers on a challenging promise: combining top-tier optical performance with a surprisingly compact and lightweight design. This is a lens that defies expectations for a fast f/1.4 wide-angle prime, which are often large and heavy. Its portability makes it an excellent companion for everything from dedicated landscape shoots to casual travel and street photography, offering a level of convenience not typically associated with glass of this caliber.

Performance is exactly what you would expect from a premium G Master lens. Sharpness is outstanding across the frame, even when shooting wide open at f/1.4, allowing for incredible detail and creative flexibility. The bokeh is smooth and beautifully rendered, creating excellent subject separation for a wide-angle lens and adding a professional look to both photos and videos. It's an incredibly versatile prime that excels in low-light situations and serves photographers and videographers equally well. There are very few optical flaws to speak of, making this lens a truly impressive piece of engineering that remains a top recommendation years after its release.

Best for: This lens is ideal for photographers and filmmakers who demand elite optical quality in a fast, wide-angle prime that is portable enough for daily use and travel.
What's great
  • Exceptional center-to-corner sharpness, even at f/1.4
  • Beautiful, smooth G Master bokeh and subject separation
  • Bright f/1.4 aperture is fantastic for low-light performance
  • Remarkably compact and lightweight for its class
  • Versatile wide-angle focal length for landscapes, video, and travel
  • Excellent control of flare and chromatic aberrations
Watch outs
  • Premium G Master price point
  • The 24mm focal length can be too wide for some users or for tighter portraits

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About this product

The Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM is a fast wide-angle prime lens designed for Sony E-mount full-frame cameras. It features an f/1.4 maximum aperture, making it well-suited for landscape, astrophotography, and street shooting in various lighting conditions. The lens incorporates two XA elements and three ED elements for high resolution and sharpness, along with Nano AR coatings to reduce flare and ghosting.

Specs

Weight
15.7 oz / 445 g
Aperture
Maximum: f/1.4 Minimum: f/16
Dimensions
ø: 2.97 x L: 3.64" / ø: 75.4 x L: 92.4 mm
Focus Type
Autofocus
Lens Mount
Sony E
Filter Size
67 mm (Front)
Focal Length
24mm
Angle Of View
84°
Magnification
0.17x
Optical Design
13 Elements in 10 Groups
Image Stabilization
No
Aperture/Iris Blades
11, Rounded
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Minimum Focus Distance
9.45" / 24 cm
Macro Reproduction Ratio
1:5.9
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