Description
This is a detailed description of the Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS lens, a full-frame stabilized standard zoom lens designed for versatility and everyday shooting. Here are the key features and benefits:
**Optical Performance**
* Four aspherical elements, including two Advanced Aspherical elements, to reduce spherical aberrations and distortion
* Three ED (extra-low dispersion) elements to minimize color fringing and chromatic aberrations
* Nano AR Coating to reduce surface reflections, flare, and ghosting
* Constant f/4 maximum aperture for consistent performance and control over focus position
* Rounded 9-blade diaphragm for pleasing bokeh quality
**Image Stabilization and Auto focus**
* Optical Steady Shot image stabilization to minimize camera shake and blur
* Direct Drive Super Sonic wave AF motor for fast, quiet, and precise auto focus performance
* Internal focus mechanism for natural, intuitive manual focus control
**Design and Handling**
* Portable design weighing around 1.5 lbs, making it suitable for everyday shooting
* Dust- and moisture-sealed design for use in inclement conditions
* Rubberized control rings for improved handling in cold temperatures
* Fluorine coating on the front lens element to prevent smudges and dust from adhering to the glass surface
**Other Features**
* Minimum focusing distance of 1.25′ with a maximum magnification of 0.31x, making it suitable for close-up subjects
* Focus hold button and AF/MF switch on the lens barrel for intuitive tactile control and rapid access to select settings.
Overall, this lens is designed to provide excellent optical performance, fast and accurate auto focus, and robust build quality, making it a great choice for photographers who need a versatile standard zoom lens for everyday shooting.
