Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G Review

February 21, 2024 | Mark Goldstein | Rating star Rating star Rating star Rating star

Main Rivals

Listed below are some of the rivals of the Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G.

Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS

The Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS is a premium standard zoom lens for Sony's 35mm full-frame E-mount camera system. The FE 24-70mm offers a constant F4 maximum aperture, 7-blade aperture, dust and moisture resistance, built-in image stabilisation and a unique T* surface coating. Is the Carl Zeiss FE 24-70mm the perfect partner for your A7/A7R/A7S camera? Read our Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS review to find out...

Samyang AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE

The new AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE for Sony Alpha cameras is Samyang's first ever autofocus zoom lens, offering a fast maximum aperture, weather-proofing and a unique Custom switch. Facing some stiff competition from the likes of Sony, Sigma and Tamron, can the Samyang 24-70mm F2.8 compete? Find out now by reading our detailed review with full-size sample photos.

Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art is a new premium general-purpose zoom lens for Sony E-mount (and also Leica L-mount) full-frame mirrorless cameras. Read our in-depth Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art review to find out if it can out-perform its main rivals from Sony and Tamron...

Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G

The FE 20-70mm F4 G is a new Sony full-frame lens that offers an unusually wide angle of view. This light, portable optic joins the long list of standard zoom lenses for Sony Alpha cameras - is it both different and crucially good enough to seriously consider? Find out now in our in-depth Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G review, complete with full-size sample images.

Sony FE 24-105 f/4 G OSS

The Sony FE 24-105 f/4 G OSS is a new, lightweight, general purpose standard zoom lens, offering a more versatile focal range than the FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM lens, plus built-in image stabilisation and a much more affordable price-tag. Read our in-depth Sony FE 24-105 f/4 G OSS review to find out if it's worth the £1199 / $1299 asking price...

Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

The original Sony 24-70mm F2.8 lens is only 6 years old, but that hasn't stopped Sony from updating it with a brand new Mark II version. Can Sony really improve on what was already an excellent lens, and what exactly have they changed? Find out now by reading our in-depth Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II review, complete with full-size sample photos.

Tamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD

The 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD is a unique lens from Tamron that delivers something genuinely new and interesting for Sony Alpha owners. Can it really replace both a wide-angle and standard zoom in your camera bag? Find out now by reading our in-depth review of the exciting Tamron 20-40mm lens, complete with full-size sample photos.

Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2

The Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD standard zoom for Sony Alpha full-frame mirrorless cameras was only released three years ago and quickly became one of the company's best-selling lenses, but Tamron have already decided to update it with this brand new G2 version. What's different and can it really improve on the already excellent original version? Find out now by reading our Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 review...

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