While Sony announced its new a7R III in the early morning hours, they also introduced two new lenses for consumption. The FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS(model SEL24105G) is a standard zoom covering wide-angle to mid-telephoto range in a compact, lightweight form. 

Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS and a9FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS and a9 cameraCredit: Sony


Designed with full-frame E mount in mind, the lens features a precise and quiet autofocus for video and stills, corner-to-corner sharpness throughout the entire zoom range, four aspherical lens elements, two of which are high precision AA (advanced aspherical) lenses, three strategically located ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) glass elements to minimize chromatic aberration and a Nano AR coating to minimize flare and ghosting. Sony is also saying the lens delivers the same quality bokeh as their G series lenses. 

The FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS weighs only about 23.4 oz (663 g), making it very light compared to similar competitors. The 25-105mm focal length does provide a minimum focus distance of 1.25 ft and built-in optical image stabilization reduces shake during handheld work. 

FE 24-105mm F4 G OSSFE 24-105mm F4 G OSSCredit: Sony

The lens also touts Sony's DDSSM (Direct Drive SSM) system that's for fast and quiet focusing, a customizable focus hold button, dust and moisture resistant design, and a fluorine coating on the front element to minimize dust and other contaminants.

The lens will ship this November for about $1,300 US. 

Tech Specs:

  • Focal Length: 24 - 105mm
  • ApertureMaximum: f/4
  • Minimum: f/22
  • Camera Mount TypeSony E
  • Angle of View:  84° - 23°
  • Minimum Focus Distance:1.25' (38 cm)
  • Magnification:0.31x
  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio:1:3.2
  • Elements/Groups:17 / 14
  • Diaphragm Blades: 9, Rounded

The new G Master 400mm F2.8 super-telephoto full-frame E mount lens is still in development, but Sony aims to launch in summer of 2018. Full specs and details will be released shortly.