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Sony FE 24-240 mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS
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The Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS is the one-lens solution for Sony Alpha photographers who would rather keep shooting than swap lenses during a trip, family day out or busy reportage day. Its 24-240mm range moves from a broad landscape to a close portrait or distant detail in seconds, while built-in OSS supports handheld shooting when the scene is still. We recommend it for photographers who value framing freedom more than a compact kit or a bright constant aperture. On full frame, it can take the place of two zooms in a travel bag; on APS-C, its 36-360mm equivalent view is especially handy for more distant subjects. The trade-off is straightforward: it weighs 780g and reaches F6.3 at 240mm, so versatility, not low-light speed, is its real strength.
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The practical Sony Alpha travel zoom when changing lenses costs the moment
Choose the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS when a single lens needs to cover most of the day. At 24mm, it gives space to a city scene, landscape or interior; at 240mm, it brings in a face, architectural detail or occasional distant action. Optical SteadyShot is valuable for handheld photographs in softer light, but it cannot freeze a moving child, athlete or animal: shutter speed still matters. This is a deliberately practical full-frame superzoom for travel and flexible everyday reporting. It is less suited to photographers whose first priorities are a bright aperture, very strong background blur or the more specialised rendering of a shorter-range zoom.
Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS key strengths
- 24-240mm 10x range: move from a wide establishing image to a tight detail without stopping to change lenses.
- 24mm wide end: retain the setting around a person, photograph a building, group or broad travel view.
- 240mm reach: frame a distant feature, candid portrait or occasional far-away subject while staying where you are.
- Built-in OSS: gives more confidence for handheld still subjects when light becomes less generous.
- Full-frame and APS-C use: covers full-frame Sony E cameras and becomes approximately 36-360mm equivalent on APS-C.
- 0.5-0.8m minimum focus distance: lets a food plate, object or travel detail fill more of the frame without claiming macro capability.
- 0.27x maximum magnification: useful for a close detail with a quieter background, not for life-size close-up work.
- Linear motor: drives autofocus for ordinary day-to-day stills and video work.
- 7-blade circular aperture: can help separate a subject when focal length and shooting distance allow it.
- Dust- and moisture-resistant construction: reassuring for outdoor use, without implying complete protection against the elements.
Travel and reportage: fewer decisions between you and the photograph
This lens is at its best when the subject changes before you have time to switch lenses. Use 24mm for a town square or a sweeping coast, around 50mm for a market or travel story, then extend towards 200-240mm for a detail high on a building or a more distant moment. Its 780g weight deserves a comfortable strap on a full day out. If your trips involve dim interiors, evening work or portraits where aperture is the priority, the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS is the more natural alternative, trading telephoto reach for a constant F4 aperture.
What each part of the 24-240mm range is good for
| Focal-length area | Framing choice | Useful situation |
|---|---|---|
| 24-35mm | Broad and contextual | Landscape, architecture, group, narrow street |
| 50-70mm | Natural and flexible | Travel scene, environmental portrait, market detail |
| 85-135mm | More selective | Portrait, isolated feature, subject you cannot approach |
| 200-240mm | Tight and distant | Far-away detail, occasional action, opportunistic wildlife |
Specification translated into a real benefit and a real limit
| Feature | What it helps you do | What to keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| 24-240mm zoom | Carry a simpler kit while keeping many framing options | A 10x zoom is not designed to replace a specialist lens in every respect |
| OSS | Handhold more confidently with still subjects | It does not stop subject movement |
| F3.5-6.3 aperture | Work comfortably in daytime travel and everyday shooting | At 240mm, F6.3 may require more light or a higher ISO |
| 780g weight | Get unusual reach from one lens | It is noticeable after hours of walking |
| 0.5-0.8m focus / 0.27x | Give objects and details more presence | It is not a macro lens |
OSS, variable aperture and close focus: the honest decision points
OSS helps most with a monument, a calm street scene or a landscape photographed handheld. It counters camera shake, not the subject's movement, so active people, animals and action at 240mm still need an appropriately fast shutter speed. The maximum aperture changes from F3.5 to F6.3 as you zoom; it suits daytime versatility well, but makes light management more important at the long end. Its 0.5-0.8m close-focus distance and 0.27x magnification add useful freedom for objects, texture and travel details, without turning the lens into a macro model.
On full frame or APS-C
On a full-frame Alpha body, 24-240mm is a genuine all-round range: 24mm remains useful for wide scenes and 240mm handles many distant opportunities. On Sony APS-C, it behaves like approximately 36-360mm. That extra reach is welcome for details and distant subjects, while the wide view is no longer as wide. Photographers who need more room at the wide end should consider the Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G. If you are still comparing all-in-one zooms, standard zooms and longer telephotos, the Sony Lenses selection brings the closest options together.
Sony 24-240 vs 24-105 F4 G OSS, 70-300 G OSS and Tamron 28-200
| Lens | Choose it when... | The compromise |
|---|---|---|
| Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS | You want one Sony E zoom for varied travel framing | 780g and F6.3 at the long end |
| Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | You often work in moderate light and want a constant F4 aperture | Less reach for distant details |
| Sony FE 70-300mm G OSS | Telephoto subjects, distant portraits and reach are the main brief | You still need another lens for wide and standard views |
| Tamron 28-200 | You want an all-in-one alternative with a different focal-length balance | 28mm is less wide for architecture and broad landscapes |
MCZ DIRECT verdict
At MCZ DIRECT, we position the Sony FE 24-240mm OSS as a full-frame superzoom built around convenience. Its purpose is not to outperform a specialist lens in one narrow area, but to keep most useful focal lengths ready on the camera.
Against the Sony 24-105mm F4 G OSS, it provides very real extra reach for travel. Against the Sony 70-300mm G OSS, it avoids the need to fit another zoom when the scene suddenly opens up. The Tamron 28-200 is worth comparing if the difference between starting at 24mm or 28mm matters to your work.
F6.3 at 240mm and 780g will not suit every brief. We recommend it when covering a full day with one lens matters more than frequent low-light work or the more consistent rendering of a specialist zoom.
- Lens mount
- Sony E
- Recommended use
- Landscape / architecture
Sports / wildlife
Travel / versatile
Video / stabilized - Stabilization
- Yes
- Lens type
- All-round
- Focal length
- Standard
Telephoto
Wide angle - Maximum aperture
- f/3.5 - f/4
- Aperture options
- f/2.8 to f/4
- Photo use
- Architecture
Landscape
Portrait
Reportage
Sport
Travel
Wildlife - Lens format
- Full frame
SONYFE24240F3563OSS
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Technical specifications
General
Brand
Sony
Product type
Photo lens
Lens type
All-in-one superzoom
Lens series
Sony FE
Aperture options
f/3.5 to f/6.3
Lens mount
Sony E-mount
Photo use
Travel; Reportage; Landscape; Architecture; Family; Portrait; Event; Occasional wildlife
Lens format
Full frame
Available languages
Multilingual, including English
Properties
Full frame
Yes
Image stabilization
Yes, Optical SteadyShot (OSS)
Lens construction
17 elements in 12 groups
Magnification factor
0.27x
Minimum focusing distance
50 to 80cm depending on focal length
Lens hood included
Yes
Focal length
Focal length
24-240mm
Minimum focal length
24mm
Maximum focal length
240mm
Aperture
Minimum aperture
f/22-40
Maximum aperture
f/3.5-6.3
Diaphragm blades
7 (circular aperture)
Zoom
Zoom option
Yes
Optical zoom
10x
Physical properties
Weight
780g
Filter size
72mm
Length
11.85cm
Diameter
80.5mm
Questions fréquentes sur ce produit
Is the Sony FE 24-240mm compatible with full-frame Alpha cameras?
Yes. It is a Sony E-mount lens designed for 35mm full-frame cameras.
Can I use it on a Sony APS-C camera?
Yes. It gives an approximately 36-360mm equivalent angle of view, with more reach but less wide-angle coverage.
What does OSS do on this lens?
It stabilises the image to support handheld still-subject photography, especially as focal length increases or light falls.
Does OSS make it suitable for fast action?
Not by itself. OSS reduces camera shake; moving subjects still need a shutter speed chosen for their movement.
Is the 24-240mm a good travel lens?
Yes. It is designed for travel-minded versatility, covering landscapes, street scenes, portraits and distant details without lens changes.
Is this a bright lens?
No. Its maximum aperture changes from F3.5 to F6.3, so its priority is reach and flexibility rather than low-light speed.
Can it replace a macro lens?
No. Its close-focus ability is useful for details, but 0.27x maximum magnification is not macro territory.
Which filter size does it use?
It accepts 72mm filters.
Is the Sony 24-240mm suitable for portraits?
Yes. The 85-240mm part of the range is useful for portraits where you want a comfortable working distance.
Can I use it for wildlife?
It can handle occasional wildlife and accessible distant subjects. A dedicated telephoto is a better fit for regular work or very distant subjects.
How is it different from the Sony 24-105mm F4 G OSS?
The 24-105mm prioritises a constant F4 aperture; the 24-240mm prioritises much greater reach in one zoom.
Is the Sony 24-240mm heavy?
At 780g, it is reasonable for its range but noticeable over a long day or on a very small camera body.
What is Sony's model reference for this lens?
Its manufacturer reference is SEL24240. Sony 24-240, Sony FE 24-240mm and Sony SEL24240 all refer to the same lens.
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