Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS E-mount lens review by travelshots

travelshots#45706 date: May-16-2021
sharpness: 4.5 color: 4 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 overall: 4.3	tested on: film camera: APS-C: 6MP; 10MP; 12MP; 14MP; 16MP; 20MP; 24MP full frame: 12MP; 24MP; 36MP; 42MP; 61MP
ownership:	I own this lens
compared to:	Sony Zeiss 24-70mm f2.8 A-Mount Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 A-Mount Sony SEL FE 20mm f1.8 Various A-Mount primes
price paid:	650 € (in bundle)
positive:	Very sharp, good sharpness even in the corners Light weight Compact Versatile zoom range Affordable price
negative:	Nothing when using lens profiles
comment:	This is the lens I have been waiting for! Sold my A-Mount Zeiss 24-70mm, which was the best standard zoom I previously had (selected smple). When it comes to image borders and corners, sharpness of the 24-105 is visibly better (much better is the corners). I shoot mainly landscape and f4 is fast enough. The lens feels very well built and doesn't disappoint in any aspect. Damn close to a good prime. Of course, I apply the lens profile in the RAW converter if required. Hence, in practice there are not problems with distortion or vignetting, which in theory are on the stronger side. In bundle with cameras and other lenses and Sony cash back, this lens was a steal. My walk arunf lens that barely comes off of my A7rIII (have an A7rIV for Tele). This lens and the Sony 200-600 are main reasons for me to be in E-Mount.