Let’s read a review that’s not so “positive” about the new FE 24-240mm lens. It has been posted by Jörg Haag (Click here). He posted plenty of image samples and tests and I am only reporting his conclusions here:
My personal verdict on this lens: I am not going to buy it, because:
- Superzooms never really work out for me and my way of photography. Actually, I rarely use focal lengths above 100mm when hiking or on travel. When I need those focal lengths it is for special situations like sports, portraiture or wildlife and for this I pack the adequate lenses.
- This lens is not really giving me a buzz for the price of a little below 1,000 Euro. Maybe 3 hours is not enough, but we did not build a relationship like I did with other lenses.
- I find this lens a little to heavy for a constant use on the A7 and to slow which was clearly showing when using with AF-Tracking on the alpha 6000 (sorry, but I don’t have the release for those pictures).
But – yes, there is one – if you are looking for the perfect allrounder to use on a Sony full-frame mirrorless and you are just starting to build your lens line-up, the FE 24-240mm F3,5-6,3 OSS certainly is a good alternative delivering brilliant image quality throughout the entire focal range. Of course, a superzoom is a trade-off, is a trade-off, is a trade-off.
And DSLRmagazine (google translation here) tested the converters for the 28mm FE lens.
All new FE lens preorder links:
In USA at:
Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 FE at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, FocusCamera, Sony US.
Sony 90mm f/2.8 FE at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, FocusCamera, Sony US.
Sony 24-240mm FE at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, FocusCamera, Sony US.
Sony 28mm f/2.0 FE at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, FocusCamera, Sony US.
Sony Fisheye Conversion Lens for FE 28mm F/2 at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
Sony Ultra-Wide Conversion Lens for FE 28mm F/2 at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
Sony Fisheye Converter for E 16mm F/2.8 and E 20mm F/2.8 at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
Sony Ultra-Wide Converter for E 16mm F2.8 and E 20mm F2.8 at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
In Europe at:
Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 FE at Sony Germany, UK, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, AT, CH, SE, FI, NO, PT.
Sony 90mm f/2.8 FE at Sony Germany, UK, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, AT, CH, SE, FI, NO, PT.
Sony 24-240mm FE at Sony Germany, UK, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, AT, CH, SE, FI, NO, PT.
Sony 28mm f/2.0 FE at Sony Germany, UK, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, AT, CH, SE, FI, NO, PT.
Wide Angle converter at Sony Germany, UK, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, AT, CH, SE, FI, NO, PT.
Fisheye converter at Sony Germany, UK, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, AT, CH, SE, FI, NO, PT.
Wide angle converter for 16 and 20mm lenses at Sony DE, UK, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, AT, CH, SE, FI, NO, PT.
Fisheye converter for 16 and 20mm lenses at Sony DE, UK, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, AT, CH, SE, FI, NO, PT.
In Asia/Australia at:
Sony 24-240mm FE lens at Digitalrev, CameraPRO, Sony Australia.
Sony 28mm FE lens at Digitalrev, Sony Australia.
Sony 90mm FE lens at Digitalrev, Sony Australia.
Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 FE lens at Digitalrev, Sony Australia.
Wide angle converter for 16 and 20mm lenses at Digitalrev, Sony Australia.
Fisheye converter for 16 and 20mm lenses at Digitalrev, Sony Australia.
30 Responses
Being a ‘prime’ man myself, I must admit this lens gives very, very nice and pleasant images on the photos I’ve seen taken with it.
Well done Sony!!
I so want this to be a good to very good lens. “For the way I shoot” haha it would be great. I don’t have the inclination or money to lug two cameras and lenses out on my hikes. This with the 16-50 power zoom on my A6000 would cover everything but real telephoto in a reasonable size that you could carry 10 miles imho.
So many people seem to be reviewing ‘superzooms’ in general, rather than this actual lens.
It would be nice to read a review that actually compares this travel zoom to other travel zooms.
Reviewers that say ‘superzooms aren’t as sharp as primes’ or ‘travel zooms are a compromise’ really are not useful and miss the point.
For some, the point is image quality. A superzoom may be useful for some who don’t mind making some sacrifices (aperture for one). For others, it may be better to just take a couple favorite lenses and miss some focal lengths than to have it all but lose the “look” that appeals to them.
Wel, that 28mm looks less and less interesting.
Wonder why initial results seem much better than most recent ones.
Ok, the next camera review I’ll be doing will start like this. “My personal verdict: I’m not going to buy it, because somehow cameras never work for me and what I do. Actually, I’m more of a painter than a photographer.” Yeah!
Hi, let me know when you post your next review. I am very interested in reading it and see the effort and work you put into it. Actually when I look at your Disqus Profile, you seem to be a real killjoy or grinch (don’t know what the right english term is). Furthermore I did not find any positive contribution to the world of photography from your end of the line – is there anything we can read penned by you?
You seem to be taking things personally. I would suggest you develop a thicker skin. To put your opinion out is to invite criticism. Just my opinion 🙂
Steve, maybe you’re right. In fact, I did not take Hubertus personally. I just don’t like people who put everything down to look smart.
Understandable. Nobody likes a troll for sure. I appreciate your taking the time and sharing your experience. I hope your having the 16-70 has spoiled you and its a good lens haha. That range would be almost perfect for me and my A6000 on my hikes 🙂
When you start with an ad hominem you shouldn’t expect an answer to your question.
Vlad, I do not expect an answer because my question was intented to be a rethorical question. There is nothing to read from him which is worth to be called a review.
There needn’t be. Or, are you asking of anyone criticizing your reviews to be a reviewer himself? That would be a tough world.
Your personal verdict at the end does sound like what Hubertus Bigend said. Whether he is just joking or being serious, I don’t know. And while it doesn’t reflect the entirety of your review and it is obvious that you put effort in it, there will be people who won’t like it. Personally, I do not see your article as a positive contribution to the world of photography at all.
This site is full of moron and sony fanboy. So no worry about it.
You can’t even take a joke?
Please upvote http://community.sony.com/t5/Join-the-Inspiration/Disable-LCD-on-sony-alpha-a7rii-and-a7-cameras/idi-p/495772 this wonderful post
LOL
Are you a nutter?
The image quality and bokeh rendering is inferior to my 10 Zeiss prime lenses, another Sony fail.
The only failure is you. Any real photographer can make this lens shine.
This wasn’t me. The real Anton has over 20 Zeiss prime lenses. ( I guess. Never bothered to count. )
Both of them weren’t me.
I don’t have any Zeiss prime lens.
I found this to be a very bad review. As stated by other comments, the reviewer would never use a zoom lens, so he presented a very biased negative opinion. As he stated, his style of shooting is not with zoom lenes, so why would he review this or any other zoom lens. I would like to know how it compares to other zoom lens, not a prime lens.
He gave his thoughts and perspective as a photographer using a new tool. What’s wrong with that? Someone who prefers primes is somehow not allowed to have an opinion of a zoom lens? BTW he mentioned that he does use a 70-300 with adapter.
I love sport cars. I drive mine at max 110-120 km/h. Porsche Carrera GT that is. Should I review Laborgini or Ferarri and in same time comment on those cars how they handle on speed-ring track in low speed? That would be funny at least don’t you think?
Therefore I can comment on PC-GT and tell you, that this car I ride feels very fast even being still.
Ok, cool-guy-with-fancy-car. That analogy makes no sense. You just want to compare ding-dongs.
Did you read my review or the review of somebody else? I did not compare the zoom to a prime lens and stated good to brilliant image quality. Let me quote:
if you are looking for the perfect allrounder to use on a Sony full-frame mirrorless and you are just starting to build your lens line-up, the FE 24-240mm F3,5-6,3 OSS certainly is a good alternative delivering brilliant image quality throughout the entire focal range.
Seems like a decent lens for the money – will be quite useful as a all in one travel lens.
yes ! They are in stock in Brussels 😉