But over the past few years the firm has accelerated the release of new optics and with plenty of third-party support, the choice of lenses is second to none in the full frame camera market. When Sony’s full-frame Alpha 7 mirrorless cameras first appeared, there were legitimate concerns about the limited lens range available, and how quickly Sony might be able to build up a comprehensive system. To find out more, see our guide to the best Sony E-mount lenses and also the best Sony cameras today. If you want a longer zoom range, the only option from the Sony range is the FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS, which like most extended-range superzooms is somewhat compromised optically and has a variable maximum aperture. However, for anyone who wants a classic 24-105mm lens for their Sony Alpha body, the FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS is still the only game in town – and it’s a good one. ![]() There are third-party standard zoom alternatives, such as the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2, the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary and the Samyang 24-70mm f/2.8 AF, and Sony itself has an interesting contender in the form of the Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G, for those who prefer a wider view. The Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS is another good alternative, but no faster than the FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS and with a shorter zoom range, while the retracting Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 is designed solely for size, not versatility and is not really a rival. ![]() It’s certainly a cheaper and more versatile alternative than the costly Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master and its successor, the even more expensive FE 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master II, and of a higher quality than the basic Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS often sold as an affordable kit lens. It combines an extended 24-105mm zoom range with a constant f/4 maximum aperture, built-in optical stabilization, should you need it, with very good optical performance right across the range. The Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS was announced in late 2017 so it is one of the earliest lenses for the Sony Alpha full frame camera range but it’s an evergreen optic that still feels fresh and responsive today. Relatively compact and lightweight, the 24-105mm balances nicely on the Alpha 7R III
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