Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS.
Constant f/4, OSS stabilization, and the extra reach that 24-70s can't match.
The Verdict.
Gavler Meta-Score
“The one-lens travel kit that has lived in Sony pros' bags since 2017: among the sharpest 24-105s DxOMark has tested, solidly built, and stabilized with OSS. It is not cheap for an f/4, and it leans on correction for pronounced distortion plus some lateral CA below 50mm.”
The Gavler Verdict
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Precision Engineering
Among the Sharpest 24-105s Tested
DxOMark rated its sharpness among the best it has tested, rivaling Sigma's competing zoom across the range.
Optical SteadyShot + Solid Build
OSS stabilization for handheld work in a body Amateur Photographer called reassuringly solidly built, yet light at 663g.
Constant f/4, 4.4x Range
Direct Drive SSM AF with internal focus; a single f/4 aperture from 24 to 105mm for predictable run-and-gun exposure.
Technical Specifications
The Scoreboard
Community (90) edges expert consensus (88): owners prize it as a do-everything travel zoom, while testers note it is pricey for an f/4 and leans on software to correct pronounced distortion and some wide-end lateral CA.
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Global Critique
“The Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS has good sharpness; indeed, it is among the best we've tested and rivals the Sigma overall.”
“The FE 24-105mm f/4 is relatively lightweight, yet feels reassuringly solidly built when you hold it.”
“Like many trans-standard zooms, the 24-105mm f/4 is not particularly well corrected for distortion. It suffers from barrel distortion at its shorter focal length, and pincushion distortion at the longer focal lengths.”
“Whether that's enough to make it a compelling choice for Sony users is debatable: it's good, but it's not exactly inexpensive.”
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