Name: FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS
Brand: Sony
SKU: 341
Rating: 3.9 (8 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.3 / 5

excellent optical performance in a compact design
it covers a very intelligent range of focal lengths
fast and accurate autofocusing

The lens is rather heavy for A7 bodies and extends significantly
some pin-cushioning in the RAW files
a built-in image stabilisation system

Construction: Zoom
Elements: 17
Focus method: Extending front
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: 24, 240 mm
Image stabilisation: yes
Lens type: Telephoto, Wide angle

Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS - Pros & Cons

excellent optical performance in a compact design
it covers a very intelligent range of focal lengths
fast and accurate autofocusing
focusing quick
accurate and almost silent
solid metal mounting plate fits snugly to the camera body

The lens is rather heavy for A7 bodies and extends significantly
some pin-cushioning in the RAW files
a built-in image stabilisation system
There are no hard stops at either end of the range
Compact Flash memory card
150mm it becomes very soft with poor resolution and contrast
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res screen viewing or large print the lens is not suitable
The zoom ring is not the best I ve tried and lacks some smoothness
The performance at the corners is worse than in the centre
Vignetting appears especially on the wide-angle
in-camera JPG processing
flare isn t corrected automatically in the camera
frustrating business of having to change lenses
240mm is not the strongest optically and ranks in the lower half of our lens database
show slight fringing and edge softening
Sony came out with this lens
this lens is not meant for taking macro shots
of flare artefacts and ghosting and flare were negligible
tends to be lacking in specific situations
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Vignetting was obvious in uncorrected raw files
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Its aperture does narrow a bit when zoomed
Curvilinear distortion
chromatic aberration
vignetting and lack of sharpness
edge performance drops off significantly-it shows
image quality takes a hit
edges are still soft
inconsistent sharpness and murky edge quality
The manual focus ring is really awkward to use

Sony - Video Reviews (6)

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

Lens type	Telephoto Wide angle
Lens mount	Sony E

Aperture max	3.5-6.3
Aperture min	22-40
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	7

Construction	Zoom
Elements	17
Groups	12
Special elements / coatings	5 Aspherical elements 1 ED element
Power zoom	no

Weight	27.51 oz
Diameter	3.17 in
Length	4.67 in
Filter size	2.83 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	24 - 240
Maximum magnification	0.27 x
Image stabilisation	yes

Focus method	Extending front
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	PZD
Full-time Manual focusing	no
Closest focusing distance	0.5
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no
Focus distance limiter	no

Colour of product	Black
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	no

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Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Sony - Editorial Reviews (9)

3.6

Based on 9 reviews

Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Review | Photography Blog

photographyblog.com

Published: 02.07.2015

Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Review | Photography Blog

3.5

The Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS is a new super-zoom lens for Sony's Alpha full-frame compact system cameras. The dust- and moisture-resistant Sony FE 24-240mm offers a 10x zoom range, optical image stabilisation and a complex lens construction. Read our Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS review to find out if one lens really can do it all...

Cameralabs

Published: 11.08.2020

Sony FE 24-240mm f3.5-6.3 OSS review | Cameralabs

3.5

DustinAbbott.net

Published: 10.07.2020

Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Review - DustinAbbott.net

Photographer Dustin Abbott shares an image gallery from Sony's FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS all-in-one/travel lens. Still worth buying?

Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS SEL24240 Review

Imaging Resource

Published: 04.03.2015

Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS SEL24240 Review

Find out if the Sony 24-240mm lens is right for you.

Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Review

PCMAG

Published: 13.04.2015

Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Review

3.5

The Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens covers a 10x zoom range on a full-frame camera, but makes some compromises to achieve this feat.

Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS (SEL24240) lens

Photo Review

Published: 25.09.2020

Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS (SEL24240) lens

4.4

Sony’s all-in-one zoom lens is compact and light enough for travellers and, thanks to its weather-resistant construction, versatile enough for photographers who want a one-lens solution.

Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Sony FE 24-240mm f3.5-6.3 OSS lens review: Sony superzoom that does it all

DXOMARK

Published: 28.05.2015

Sony FE 24-240mm f3.5-6.3 OSS lens review: Sony superzoom that does it all

Concluding our roundup of test results for the latest Sony FE-mount lenses, we take a look at the FE 24-240mm f3.5-6.3 OSS. A superzoom option that offers wide-angle through to long telephoto in a single lens, the FE 24-240mm is a versatile option for those occasions when changing lenses is going to be a pain. Good DxOMark scores are rare for superzooms, though, so let’s see how the Sony does.

Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS One Lens for Everything: A Review of the Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Lens

Fstoppers

Published: 12.11.2020

One Lens for Everything: A Review of the Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Lens

A superzoom can be a fantastic way to cover all your bases without having to carry around an entire bag of lenses with you. If you are looking for such a convenient lens for your own work, check out this great review of the Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS. Coming to you from Christopher Frost Photography, this fantastic video review takes a look at the Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS lens.