Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA
The Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA is a wide-angle APS-C prime lens for the Sony E-mount, announced by Sony in December 2011.[1][2][3]
 Sony Zeiss 24mm lens mounted on the Sony NEX-7. | |
| Maker | Sony |
|---|---|
| Lens mount(s) | Sony E-mount |
| Technical data | |
| Type | Prime |
| Focus drive | Stepper motor |
| Focal length | 24mm |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 36mm |
| Image format | APS-C |
| Aperture (max/min) | f/1.8 - 22.0 |
| Close focus distance | 0.16 metres (0.52 ft) |
| Max. magnification | 0.25x |
| Diaphragm blades | 7 |
| Construction | 8 elements in 7 groups |
| Features | |
| Manual focus override |  Yes |
| Weather-sealing |  No |
| Lens-based stabilization | No |
| Aperture ring | No |
| Unique features | Carl Zeiss approved |
| Application | Landscape, Street |
| Physical | |
| Max. length | 65.5 millimetres (2.58 in) |
| Diameter | 63.0 millimetres (2.48 in) |
| Weight | 225 grams (0.496 lb) |
| Filter diameter | 49mm |
| Accessories | |
| Lens hood | included, bayonet |
| History | |
| Introduction | 2011 |
| Retail info | |
| MSRP | $999 USD |
Build quality
The lens features a thin aluminum shell over plastic internals and a detachable petal-type lens hood. The lens showcases a minimalist black exterior with a Zeiss badge on the side of the barrel, nearly identical to Sony's Zeiss-approved 55mm F1.8 full-frame lens.
Given its unusually high 1:4 (0.25x) image reproduction ratio, the 24mm lens can be considered a pseudo-macro lens.
Its autofocus is fast and silent.
Image quality
The lens is exceptionally sharp, on par with Sony's other Zeiss-approved prime lenses. When at its maximum aperture of f/1.8, the lens exhibits creamy smooth bokeh.[4] The lens suffers from mild vignetting and chromatic aberration, which can be seen toward the outer edges of the frame.[5]
References
- "SEL24F18Z Specifications | α Lenses | Sony US". sony.com. Retrieved 2017-06-18.
- "Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA: Digital Photography Review". dpreview.com. Retrieved 2017-06-18.
- "Sony E 24mm f/1.8 Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* ZA SEL24F18Z Review". imaging-resource.com. Retrieved 2017-06-18.
- Full-size sample photos from Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA
- "Sony E 24mm F1.8 Zeiss Sonnar for Sony E mount test/review on Sony Alpha Blog". Sony Alpha Blog. 2018-06-11. Retrieved 2019-06-21.