Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Review - The Best Sony all in one lens?
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
- Reviewing the legendary Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS. This might be one of the best lenses for Sony A7iii, if not a best Sony lens! A great and versatile lens that offers lots of performance in a reasonable package. The 24-105mm is a solid performer in stills as well as video. We cover Build, Value, Performance and more in this review!
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00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Specs
01:13 - Unbox & Build
03:04 - Value
03:38 - Performance
09:48 - Conclusion / Pros & Cons
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Do you own this lens? Love it?
Hypnotik Photography i got this lens i returned after 2 weeks i got the Tamron 28-75mm + 70-200mm GM
its a fantastic lens and over the 28-75 tamron which is also great. the sony was best for me.
Yup I own it and it has produced most of my travel videos
I've owned this lens since it was introduced 1&1/2 years ago and I've taken thousands of shots with it and love it. I paid $1300 for it but it allowed me to sell 4 prime lenses that were no longer needed.
I own this lens and I love it for almost a year it never came off my camera or at least one of my cameras ,
This review deserves more viewers. Thank you. Keep up the good work.
Subscribed!!!! U are one the best reviewers out there. Clear , lucid and just the right duration and great content management to hold viewers attention and the format of ratings towards a conclusion is great which helps in decision making ... looking forward to ur work Stefan and good luck.
Very happy with mine on A73. So versatile and with low light performance of A73 the F4 is not much of an issue.
One of the best lens reviews around. Thanks so much for the info! :)
I love your real-world photography approach in reviewing this lens. I will go to you to help me evaluate a possible lens and or camera purchase in the future. Great 👍 job. Thanks, and keep up your thorough evaluation. 👌
Love mine, lives on the camera most of the time. I compliment it with the 18mm batis, 24gm, 90macro and 70-300mm.
YES! Just bought it in November, use is on my Sony A7C, it is a good all around travel lens, then take a small fast prime and you have a nice small two lens kit (I have the Sony 28mm f2, others that I know have the Sony 55mm f1.8).
Got this lense when it was released. Its definitely very practical
Great review! Thank you Stefan!!!
Amazing Lens. I used to shoot Nikon and the performance is just unbelievable with this lens on a A7III. Before it was a ratio of 7 out of 10 blurred photos with Nikon. Now it's 8 out of 10 that are perfectly in focus and sharp. Absolutely love this lens. Great review!
Thanks for the video, i will order mine after Christmas hoping in a small price drop!
This was the first lens that came with my a7iii when I bought it. Because of that I thought I needed to invest in better glass so I spent a LOT getting others and guess which one I keep on my camera unless there is a specific reason to use another??? Yep, that's right, the 24-105mm F4 G. I even sold a print of a photo I shot with this lens for $500 and I'm a video guy more than a photographer. It is an awesome all terrain tool for both video and photography. When you're in unpredictable situations this lens is the safest most dependable solution to make sure you get the shot.
Hey, just a quick question. Where did you sell the photo that you took? Which site did you use?
Love this lens, great for all use cases, it can shoot really close at 105 like a mini macro.
I love mine! Landscapes, bayscapes, food...very nice! Continuing to love your videos
Appreciate the review man! Very helpful.
I got one mainly because of this video. I love it. A bit of corner and edge softness at f4-4.5 and at 24 f22. It's a bit too heavy for my liking and zooming in video is hard but otherwise it takes great photos.
Got it this week and love it. My lens on the go for everyday. F 4 works fine for me since I do a lot of long exposures and I sue tripod most of the time. Great review
This video earned my subscription for sure thank you 😊
Thanks for the review!
Great stuff! Is this lens too heavy where having it always on the camera in my backpack would be a concern? I originally bought the Tamron 28-75mm, but I'm considering going for this instead because of the extra reach.
Debated this and the 24-70 f/2.8 but this lens seems to hold up just as well and has the extra FL range. It’s also $600 cheaper than the 24-70 used so I grabbed the 24-105 and a 24 f/1.4 GM with the extra cash I saved (plus $450) but still, two lenses for just $450 more than one lens is a great deal!
I recently purchased the Sony a7riv and I really need this lens :( So far I have the Sony 35mm F1.8(Wide Angle) The Sony 55mm F1.8 and The Sony 85mm F 1.8
Thanks for the review. Could be the first ff lens to buy after I go ff. Only time will tell 😀
Got this lens instead of the kit lens and strongly recommend it. Good for SO many things and an excellent value. Wide? Yes. Somewhat tall? Also yes. Pairs nicely with a good telephoto (yes I'm looking at either the Sigma 100-400mm or the Sony 100-400 - both good). 2 lenses covering nearly any shot you'll need. If you add to that a decent macro lens you're set.
Were you to get just one lens for a Sony full frame camera, this is the one that I would recommend.
Is the zoom ring smooth enough to be used while recording video? Looking for a good option for action sports video work with fast-moving subjects. Thanks!
this is the best review I've ever seen . thank you brother for a great review
I appreciate that
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This lens works great on the DJI R2 pro gimbal. Just balance with lens barrel half way extended and the powerful motors on the R2 handle it with no issue. Not to mention the APS-C mode on the A7iii makes this lens even more versatile!
That's exactly what I did sir we think alike lol
Great video !!!! This lens pretty much stays on my A7 IV. I think it’s one of the most underrated lenses, especially to the G Master snob crowd…..
Nice man... I just bought an A7R IV and this lens. Both are beyond my skill level but I believe I will have the gear to take some decent shots.
I should have watched this FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS review before commenting on your 85mm lens review. This is an excellent review thank you Stefan. I am an Australian in Thailand and I do not speak Thai so getting detailed information is a problem for me. You really covered so many aspects and demonstrated them perfectly.
Happy to help bud
I have this lens, the 16-35 f4, the 28 f2 and the A7III (I only shoot as a hobbyist). I'll take the 16-35 and 28 if I'm bringing my gimbal, but if it's just straight photography I'll use the 24-105. The f4 will limit your ability to get as narrow a depth of field as you may want (if shooting mostly portraits this may be an issue), but with the A7III I never feel like the f4 is a hindrance in regards to low light exposure.
As a travel lens I find myself usually keeping it at 24 mm, so I am not sure if I would gel with Tamron 28-75. If I ever need to go wider than 24, most circumstances will allow for me to bump up the zoom to around 30mm and take panoramas. I did that last year on a trip to Japan and the handheld panoramas came out amazing.
I remember when I was researching this lens before I bought it I read in a review that it was the lens equivalent of a nicer SUV; it has enough versatility to handle any situation while not particularly excelling in any one area.
I think my long-term plan is to keep the 24-105 and sell the 16-35 and the 28 for the 24 f1.4 G Master. The SUV and the roadster.
Thanks for doing a review on this lens. It always seems to be overlooked.
Hi, thanks for the proper review regarding the lens.
I had a question, thank you for your help, this 24 to 105 lens is suitable for making short films, cinematic prime lenses are very expensive, but I plan to use my work with the zoom lens for my full frame alpha 7 camera, I need Provides rotations are also important to me, thank you. I am your addressee from Iran
Totally agree brilliant for traveĺng. So much it's was permanently bolted on my camera eventhou I took other lenses.
Solid review, thank you. The only drawback is that Sony should offer a kit discount if bought together with a body like what other manufacturers do.
That would be nice, but they don't have to because they are winning..
Great review video mate! I have a G-master 16-35 f.28 and a Sony 85 f.18. I bought those lenses because I started doing wedding videos, last year did 6 videos even though I'm a software engineer. I have a gimbal so It's fine when I do have a client I can take all my gear along with the camera and lenses. However, I do travel and taking my heavy gimbal + lenses is impossible! I had a Gh5 and the image stabilisation on that camera was amazing I used to film completely hand held and travelling was too easy! Unfortunately, I can't do that with my Sony a7iii and the lenses that I have because the videos are too shaky. I'm going to Bali in April and would like to continue doing my travel videos so I have been seriously thinking about buying this lens for two main reasons: Image Stabilisation and the versatile focal length. When I travel I wanna keep light and wanted to be able to shot hand held. So thanks for your review!
You bet bud. Thanks for the support!
I do, and yes, i do love it. Mostly on travel.
I love rewatching these videos during my downtime. This week I’ve been wondering if this lens outperforms the Tamron 28-200 Di III RXD by a wide enough margin. $1,200 is still a chunk of change compared to $729 both from BH: you lose 4mm wide, trade OSS for a wider or equitable f/4 aperture until 100mm, and have an extra 95mm throw past 105.
If the Tamron’s rubbish by comparison, then the safe bet is probably still the standard trinity or a modified trinity of 12-24, 24-105, 100-400 or 70-200
Did you buy 28200? I returned it after 3 weeks of using. Low light performance is too doom
@@fmeng1861 35-150/2-2.8 is king right now. Need reach? I assigned a button to 35mm mode so the 150 is suddenly 225. It isn’t budget friendly but it basically combines 2 primes and most of 2 zooms.
I own this lens and I've used it most of the time with my Sony A7R3. However I have recently purchased Sony 85 1.8 which is just stunning. This makes me sell 24-105 and invest in primes only (for photo). Just purchased 35 1.8 next one on my list will be Zeiss 55 1.8. For video on my Sony FS5 I prefer Canon lenses especially with manual focusing. They just feel much more solid. I use Canon 24-70 is f4( macro) and 70-200 f4 is II both with Speedbooster which is adding extra stop and making them f2.8. Another lens for video will be canon 16-35 is f4 which again with speedbooster will become f2.8. This will give me full range from 16 to 200mm. Considering clear image zoom I can go up to 300mm in 4K and up to 400 in full hd. Nice review though.
I need a lens for family portrait photography, all in outdoor settings. Do you suggest this lens or maybe another? I have a Sony a7ii
By the looks of it, it seems like they have packed a G Master tech in it, with some new tech.
Looks about perfect! I don’t mind a stiff zoom ring at all
i had slept on this lens, due to the f/4. i'm so glad i finally gave it a shot. i now pack it in all of my shoots.
Does the Sony 24-105mm work well with shooting wild life (African Safari)? I’m also looking at the 24-240mm. Which one do u recommend? i’m beginner level. Thanks Stefan !
When I shot on Canon, I used the 24-105 f/4 and it was on my camera most of the time. The image stabilization helped for my client/tabletop work. Now, I’m on an a7iii and decided upon the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8. I do miss the IS and extra reach, but felt it was good to mix up the toolset for creativity’s sake.
Literally same story with me!
But doesn't the a7III body have ibis ?
Theo GT It’s does, but it’s mediocre. It’s not at the same level as Panasonic or Olympus.
found quite some reviews saying stabilization of this 24-105 is worse than Non-IS lens. Was that a firmware issue that is fixed now??
@@Theo5555 He's talking about the Tamron 28-75 f2.8 on the A7iii.
hi, is it sharper then ZA sony 24-70 f4? which one is better performance?
Any thoughts on how it would perform with a APS-C sensor?
Good review, good channel for information.😚
Thanks bud. Appreciate it!
What else same as this affordable lens would you recommend for wide, portrait, and telezoom?
Hi, will this lens work on zhiyun weebill s? Thx
very nice review ....i love this lens
I use the Canon version of this 24-105 lens with an inexpensive Vello
speedbooster/adapter with fantastic results on my A7iii. Amazing low
light and all around lens for everyday use. The entire camera and lens
is a little heavy at 3.5 lbs but very usable; even on a moderate sized
gimbal. The cost for a used Canon version is much less.
does AF work on video?
Is this a good lens for recording indoor basketball games with? I have an A6400
Great review 👍
Thank you!
Which lens you using to shoot this video
Hi Stefan, I have 2 of the 24-105 as we used to shoot a lot of weddings but recently I've started to shoot more video and found that both of these lenses are a bit sticky and jerky when it comes to zooming slowly in and out, have you had anything similar? in comparison when i zoom with my 16-35 it is sooooo smooth it really shows the 24-105 a clean pair of heels - thanks, Nick
Sorry to hear. I never had an issue but I dont currently own the 24-105 either.
Can the AFC of this lens and the A7III as a body keep track of the speed of your dog that comes running towards you quickly? Or is your 70-200 mm f4 better suited for this? Sory for writing errors, I use a translation app.
Its going to be a combination of the two. Something running at you will be challenging for most setups (- the A9) but the 70-200 was designed for sports and whatnot so should do the job.
If this is a “strongly consider” what is a comparable but better lens to buy? What would hit the definitely buy mark?
With the camera body stabilization on and the lens stabilization together would you still need a gimble for smooth run and gun videography? Or would the two stablizations of camera and lens on be enough?
Depends on the look you want. A gimble is next level stabilization. Don't expect gimble results without one. A lot more inconvenient though imo. 99% of the time I shoot without.
How do you find the 24-28mm range of this lens? Biggest reason I consider this over the Tamron 28-75 is the additional 4mm at the short end. At least for me there's a huge different between 24 and 28.
I'm not one that gets caught up with the difference. If you shoot super wide all the time, maybe consider it. The 24-105 is a better quality lens. It's also slower but has IS.
What commuter case is that please?
Low Light AF is a bit weak on this Lens as per my use and Faster than Tamron 28 -75 in other light scenarios.
How would you say this compares to the Samyang 24-70 2.8??
Hi Stefan, very good vídeo. I consult your opinión on the Sony 24-240 lens (f 3.5-6.3). Thank from Argentina.
just rendering a video i shot about this lens its fantastic
Hey, can I use the shots of the OSS in my video review? I'll give you the credits of course, great video!
Sure dude.
I think You forgot one thing - the main thing for video work: The constant aperture through its entire range, so your shot doesn't get darker as you zoom in.
I'd never bother to buy this for photography in my life. But for video, this can save a shoot, where you might otherwise not have had some specific focal length to complete your job. And the stabilization certainly helps - along with Gyro data IBIS and focus breathing compensation, your footage might just look a whole lot more professional than it really was on a string...
It always throws me for a loop when I hear the same background music I use 😅
It was great review stefan,thank you so much for all.My question is im tied between sel2414gm and this one.My purpose is travel and portrait.Which one do you recommend more and why?
I have Horrible kit lens and 50 MM F1.8 (i like this lens very much but its not suitable for travel use)
Anyone out there use this lens for videoing sports? (and zoom in/out while doing so)?
Is it better then tamron 28-70?
I've owned this lens for about 2 years and it has served me very well. I had owned the Sony Zeiss 24-70 f/4.0 for a couple of years and I think this lens is a much better all around lens.
I agree
24-70 ZEI$$ have VERY bad reputation. I've seen comparison with some old manual minolta md zoom (35-70) and this sony was MUCH worst in terms of sharpness. I heard than some of the new example are better but I wouldn't risk it to buy one now.
Is this lens as sharp, or close to as sharp, as the Sigma 24-70 2.8? Is it good enough for professional work--real Estate photography, for example?
Which lens has less vinjeting sigma 24-70 or this. They feel like both having vinjeting but I want the one that has lower since I think it is more noticable even more than distorion. I make videos
Hope Sony make a F4 105-300 mm 77mm filter lens to make a F4 G line
I am thinking about buying this lens in the near future, i have A7II currently with a Sigma MC-11 adapter and a Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II. What would You recommend? Keep this lens setup, or go with the Sony lens? Canon performs good, awesome quality, but autofocus is garbage unfortunately with this adapter method.
For me, a lens is only as good as its autofocus and we buy these cameras for their amazing AF! Its a game changer and if its in the cards to ditch the adapted, do it imo. 👍
@@StefanMalloch Hehe, true words about AF :) Well, thank You for the answer! I'll switch to the Sony lens!
Hi Stefan, I love the colors of this video. What color profile or LUT did you use? Cheers!
Hey thanks man, that's a very old video so probably just shot on auto bud. I learn as I go 😉
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Does this work for crop cameras too? or recommended only for full frames?
It will work fine on a crop body but there will be a 1.5x crop. Great lens.
I'd suggest buying ff lenses so when you upgrade to full frame you don't have to buy new ones :)
Amazing travel lens
Is it that much better than the 18-105 to justify the price difference?
Thanks you.
i am inbetween this lens 24-105 or the 28-75 i am going to be doing pet portraits and normal portraits now and again what would u recomend
if you are only doing portraits, the f/2.8 will suit you better.
I have used this lens and its good. Expensive but good.
It's expensive, because it's good.
I have a 20mm, a 35mm, and a 90mm. This lens can pretty much replace all three lenses. I have to rent this and give it a shot.
I've owned mine since its release, battle scars and all and It is not going anywhere!
for the money the sigma 28 to 70mm f2.8 might be a better option though it costs less and is more compact and you get f2.8 all around which i think will do better in lower light situations and nicer bokah.
IS function presentation well done!
Thanks friend
Hi Stefan! I have a question, i use a Sony A7 III and im gonna start touring with a friend taking pictures of all her music gigs. Which lens should i use or get considering that ill be shooting in bars, clubs or maybe big stages?? Thank you for the help!
Something fast! At least an f2.8 if you're going zoom. F1.8 or better if you go prime.
Stefan Malloch which prime would be good??
Great video bud! Is this lens good for car photography? I just bought my first camera, a A7Riii. My friend has one for me for $750. Please help :)
It will be fine. Depends on your style. Its a great all around lens!
I'm sorry. Can this lens be used on sony a7ii bodies?
Yes. It's an FE lens. Full frame, Emount.
Great lens
Cool review, great lens.
Thanks bud
Awesome glass.
Can you use This lense on a Sony A6400
Yes, but focal length will be 36-157.5mm
I choose Tamron 28-75 instead of this one for the aperture F2.8.
will this lens' 24 mm makes a beautiful wide angle shot?
Sure will. Is 24mm wide enough for YOU though?
Stefan Malloch i think yes .. and ONE more thing haha, im kinda thinking between these lens which one should i get, the 24-105 f4 or the 24-70 f4, im kinda into street photography and sometimes for school's event. can you help me out pleaseee
Yes.
Works well with my nex 5 bottleneck setup
I do want to see a 50mm 1.4 F.Frame GMaster
Rafael De León a 50mmf1.2gm would be perfect cause we have the tremendous eye-af😉
Does this fit a Sony a6400?
I will yes but with a 1.5X Crop