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Sony FE 24-50mm f/2.8 'G' Review

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The Sony FE 24-50mm f/2.8 'G' lens is a decent zoom lens for Sony's mount cameras, with good image quality and build. However, the high price may be a prohibiting factor for some buyers.

The lens is significantly lighter and more compact, with useful wide angle of 24mm. The autofocus is fast, silent, and accurate. It might not be worth the investment for some due to its inappropriate price for the zoom range provided.

Pros
  • Good build quality
  • Fast, silent, and accurate autofocus
  • Significantly lighter and more compact than its 70mm counterparts
  • Useful wide angle of 24mm
Cons
  • Moderate focus issues
  • High price tag

The build quality is good, with weather sealing and a metallic mount.

The Sony FE 24-50mm f/2.8 'G' lens is a decent zoom lens for Sony's mount cameras, starting at a nice wide angle of 24mm, making it useful for various photography situations. The build quality is good, with weather sealing and a metallic mount. The lens is significantly lighter and more compact than its 70mm counterparts, making it more portable. The aperture ring can be set to click or turn smoothly, catering to the preferences of both stills and video shooters. The autofocus is fast, silent, and accurate, suitable for single shot or continuous autofocus. On the downside, the lens suffers from moderate focus issues and has a high price tag. Despite its very high sharpness and enjoyable use, the Sony FE 24-50mm f/2.8 'G' lens may not be worth the investment for some due to its inappropriate price for the zoom range provided.

The lens suffers from moderate focus issues and has a high price tag.

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