Sony has officially introduced its new compact 35mm full-frame compatible α (Alpha) E-mount lens, FE 24-50mm F2.8 G (SEL2450G) standard zoom with F2.8 maximum aperture over the entire zoom range. The new compact lens sets to deliver high-resolution performance and beautiful bokeh that can be expected from a large aperture G Lens with F2.8.
As it covers a focal length of 24 mm to 50 mm, the lens is perfect for capture everything from still images such as everyday snapshots, and portraits to video shooting, all in high quality but with a design that will easily fit in the smallest of kit bags.
Sony also shared the official dimensions for the FE 24-50mm F2.8 G, which a filter diameter φ67 mm, maximum diameter 74.8 mm, length 92.3 mm, weight approximately 440 g. It has arrangement of four aspherical lenses and two pieces of ED (Extra low Dispersion) glass, reducing chromatic aberration. The lens uses an 11-blade circular aperture which together with the optimisation of spherical aberration provides the beautiful, soft and smooth bokeh that is characteristic of the G Lens series. It has minimum shooting distance of 0.19 m (AF) at wide-end and a maximum magnification of 0.30 x (AF) offering high quality close-up shooting.
SEL2450G also has strong AF (auto focus), thanks to the two linear motors which offers high-speed, high-precision, high-tracking, and quiet focusing. It also supports high-speed continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking of up to 120 frames per second for the full-frame mirrorless camera Alpha 9 III. For those wanting a solid video performance, AF tracking is available for high frame rate 4K 120p or FHD 240p movie recording where critical focus control is required, plus it supports in-body Active Mode image stabilisation for steady shooting while walking. It is also compatible with the focus breathing compensation on camera bodies, allowing for the high-quality video expression.
The lens also has adoption of linear response MF which allows smooth and superior image expression. Other notable user-friendly functions such as a customisable focus hold button, aperture ring, aperture click ON/OFF switch, and focus mode switch, offering high operability and comprehensive control. Lastly, the lens is designed to be dust and moisture proof with a fluorine coating which prevents dirt from sticking to the front surface of the lens.
Sony Malaysia has confirmed the new SEL2450G will be available in Malaysia from mid-April 2024 for RM5,699.
A product video on the new FE 24-50mm F2.8 G can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/pC0shkwJ7b0
For more information about FE 24-50mm F2.8 G, please visit: https://www.sony.com.my/electronics/e-mount-lenses/sel2450g