Lens Summary
Brand: Sony
Also Known As: Sony E 24mm f/1.8
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: APS-C / DX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Sony E
Release Date: 2011-08-24
MSRP Price: $1098
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: This is the first Carl Zeiss lens to be released in the Sony E-mount lineup, employing the legendary “Sonnar” optical design for standout image dimensionality and presence. A spherical lenses located on either side of the aperture effectively compensate for distortion, while an ED element suppresses chromatic aberration. The overall result is excellent corner-to-corner sharpness even with the aperture wide open, for impressive overall resolution.
Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime Lens |
| Focal Length | 24mm |
| Mount Type | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C / DX |
| Compatible Format(s) | APS-C Sensor |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Optical SteadyShot / AntiShake (Image Stabilization) | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 8 |
| Lens Groups | 7 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Nano AR Coating | No |
| Anti-Reflective / Multi-Layered / T* Coating | No |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Direct Drive Super Sonic wave Motor (DDSSM) | No |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.16m |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 49mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Dimensions | 63 x 65.5mm |
| Weight | 224g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
Lens Construction and MTF Chart
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