The lens has a very useful close focusing distance of 19cm, which doesn’t exactly take it to macro territory, but it’s still very good for shooting small subjects.Īlthough the optics are a sliver less detailed than the more expensive options on this list, the Tamron is a great solution for those who still want great image quality, but can’t justify the expense of the likes of the G master series. The autofocus motor is extremely quick and quiet, which will be great for video work and you cannot fault the sharpness levels from f/3.5 and upwards.
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It also features two hybrid aspherical and one molded glass aspherical element, along with a BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) coating.Īn RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) motor covers autofocusing, full-time manual override, as well as a nine-blade rounded diaphragm for bokeh and superior light-gathering abilities. Optically, the lens consists of one XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion) and one LD (Low Dispersion) element. The Tamron can fit full-frame Sony cameras along with APS-C models providing a 42-112.5mm focal length. This is mainly due to its fine optics, Sony compatibility, and the fact that there aren’t a lot of Sony 24-70mm lenses knocking around.
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Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSSĪlthough the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD is just a touch out of the scope of the 24-70mm range, it’s still worth mentioning.
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This lens is wonderfully sharp at f/2.8, has a very useful close focusing distance of 18cm, and like the rest of the Art series lenses, the only real downside is its size and weight. The lens has a higher than normal 11-blade rounded diaphragm and although it isn’t fully weatherproofed, it does have a brass bayonet fitting with rubber seals. Super Multi-Layer and Nano Porous Coatings have been applied to increase image quality, along with an Integrated stepping motor, programmable Integrated AF-L button, AF/MF switch, and zoom lock switch. Useful on both full-frame and crop sensor Sony cameras, this lens features a constant f/2.8 aperture, with an optical arrangement of six F Low Dispersion (FLD), two Special Low Dispersion (SLD), and three aspherical elements. It features wonderful optics for the money.
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The Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art is one such lens that is being widely used on a bunch of camera platforms. It seems of late that if a same-as-camera-make lens isn’t to your fancy, then the Sigma Art range is a great second choice. But, if you can afford the price tag there’s no better 24-70mm for the Sony platform. It’s also a relatively heavy lens and the price point is for the most discerning. This lens has fantastic sharpness levels and delivers excellent levels of contrast and just the right amount of saturated colors.
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With this lens strapped onto the likes of a Sony a7 III, the full resolution of this lens can be appreciated, with lovely sharp images throughout the aperture range. The aperture consists of a nine-blade rounded diaphragm for superior bokeh renditions. The lens barrel itself is fully weather-sealed and features a simple design with an AF/MF switch and a focus hold button.
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Additionally, a Direct Drive Super Sonic wave motor handles auto focusing with constant manual override. A Nano AR Coating has also been applied to reduce the likes of lens flare and ghosting, along with increasing contrast and color. The optical design consists of three aspherical elements, one being an XA element, with the others being an extra-low dispersion and Super ED elements. The Sony benefits from a fast and wide f/2.8 aperture, the superior build quality of the G Master series, and it can be used on both E mount full-frame and crop sensor camera bodies (36-105mm equivalent focal length). It’s not exactly a surprise that the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM is in the top spot with its fantastic optics and features.