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One week earlier than expected the new 24-240mm FE lens is already in Stock in USA at [shoplink 34396 ebay]official Sony eBay Store (Click here)[/shoplink]! It’s also in Stock at [shoplink 34395 ebay]Fotomundus Germany (Click here)[/shoplink], [shoplink 34394 ebay]Richmondcamera UK (Click here)[/shoplink] and Digitalrev.
And the very first unboxing review has been posted on the German Sony User Forum. You can see image samples taken with the A7II and A6000. The reviewer says:
1) First impression at unboxing was…damn is it heavy! But it still an ok weight if you compare it to the much heavier 70-200mm FE
2) The Zoom ring is stiff but that’s a good news
3) OSS in combination with the A7II is outstanding.
4) The max aperture on different focal lengths is:
f/3,5 up to 30mm
f/4,0 up to 45mm
f/4,5 up to 55mm
f/5,0 up to 70mm
f/5,6 up to 100mm
f/6,3 from 100mm
5) Close focusing distance is 50cm up to 80cm. That’s by far much better than the 135cm from the SEL 70-200.
6) AF is very precise but not really super fast.
The lens is also shipping in Vietnam, first unboxing video in Vietnamese on Youtube. The only English review about that lens so far has been posted at BHphoto (Click here) who says:
In my rudimentary testing I can say that when I focused on something at the telephoto end and zoomed out, the focus did not shift noticeably, which is a big plus. The main drawbacks for video are the stiff zoom barrel, as well as the distortion, which is not as easily corrected for video users. Still, if you have to have a large zoom range and don’t want to splurge for the Sony FE PZ 28-135 lens, then this is certainly a viable option.
It’s not going to be the sharpest or most light-sensitive lens but, in my testing, I think it does well enough to use in place of other FE lenses—in most circumstances.
I also updated the preorder list with new Digitalrev and Sony Australia preorder options:
In USA at:
Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 FE at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, Sony US.
Sony 90mm f/2.8 FE at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, Sony US.
Sony 24-240mm FE at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, Sony US.
Sony 28mm f/2.0 FE at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, 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.
45 Responses
max aperture is f4.5 at 55mm? dang that is slowwwwww…..no thanks
About the same as the Nikon 28-200mm and 28-300mm. I think that’s about ‘par for the course’ (though not sure how the comparable Canon lens rates at that focal length).
Luckily, the ‘sensor is fast’ (re: able to bump the ISO) 🙂
What’s acceptable for other manufacturers is a fail for Sony, this trolling never ends.
Sony has to make fast lens with compact body with a low price tag or people complain lol
At least it is better than the FE70-200 which is f/infinity at 55mm.
In addition, I just realized that this 24-240 in the range of 24-100mm has equivalent DOF to a M43 12-50 f1.8-2.8 lens. Not too bad from that perspective.
They need to resurrect 35-70 and perhaps 24-50 f/4 travel zooms.
There already is a 24-70mm f4?
It’s not fast, it’s very heavy and the front lens element rotates so it’s a pain to use with a circular polarizer… but one of the finest lenses out there and is perhaps the only ‘bargain’ lens in relation to performance/cost is the Contax Zeiss 28-85. It is one of the few reasons I’d consider keeping a Sony mirrorless camera. That and old Leica lenses.
Aperture aside,I think the iq for this lens is rather good..the bokeh is also very pleasant and smooth..
I really can’t remember the last time a genuinely interesting rumour was posted.
It feels like SAR is just trying to sell us stuff nowadays.
Sony Alpha Re-sellers?
Yeah Aaron. Having the brand new 24-240mm first time in Stock, first unboxing video and first impression review is not worth to be posted on SAR? Strange you are 🙂
Please use that link if you want to read rumors only:
http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/category/rumors/
Nobody can take a joke around here
Sorry Aaron, I am used to talk with trolls. I forgot there is people with genuine humor here 😉
“genuine humor” ha! There are so many trolls on SAR it’s hard to differentiate humor from trolls. Having a comment mod would not be such a bad idea.
I agree completely. Have not been reading this site that
long but in the time I have been I have noticed this site is in terrible need
of a Troll Hunter… Should have to register and be confirmed to post and have
real input to the conversation.
Troll
# 1 – Just because someone doesn’t agree with you doesn’t make them a troll.
# 2 – Trolls help support this site. A lot of page views and purchases are done by ‘trolls’
# 3 – Some trolls are very funny and add a lot of flavor and content to the site.
Add a link to the Canon products then the Trolls might actually make some purchase
Actually, Canon is the most bullied company on the internet….
Lotus don’t worry! We have the FE lens announcement buzz and that as usual takes away space from rumors. It always has been like that. In 1-2 weeks from now you will forget that you ever wrote that comment.
http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sony-new-press-conference-on-april-12-new-4k-products-on-the-way/
No need to respond to trolls, the rest of us appreciate all of your hard work gathering all the great info! Thank you SAR_Admin!
Ah yes, anybody voicing their feelings must be a troll. Good one.
…and we all care a great deal about Lotus Eater’s feelings towards SAR. Please get off the site if you don’t like it.
No.
I didn’t say anything about not liking the site. I’m sure Andrea can handle feedback, good or bad.
Hmm does this mean that the 35 1.4 will be released ~ 1 week before the slated date of Apr 13? I can’t wait!
I do hope so!
I’m not sure if the OSS is even needed if you already have the A7 II. This lens lacks the “G” designation, which is supposed to be the best lenses from Minolta unless I’m mistaken again.
On the other hand, the 70-200mm FE has the G designation, and it’s measure to be the second sharpest Sony lens on DXO (They haven’t tested the Loxia lenses yet or any of the newer Sony lenses).
On the other hand again, this lens can de-zoom to very wide angle, and that has appeal to me as well.
Decisions, decision.
I heard that the OSS works better than the IBIS.
When you attach a lens with OSS, then the camera uses the OSS for 3-axis and IBIS for the other 2 axis.
The Sony 70-200 has Imatest scores less than 50% of the Nikon 70-200 @ f4.
https://sonyvnikon.wordpress.com/2015/02/17/test-1-a-simple-imatest-comparison/
Too bad the D4s costs 2.5 times as much as the A7s.
And it’s too bad the the D4s sucks in low light compared to A7s.
And it’s too bad the D4s weights over twice as much as the A7s.
When you combine inferior+pricier+heavier, Nikan is just a bad deal.
Please… Don’t be childish…
The D4s “inferior” to the A7s??? At what?
“the D4s sucks in low light compared to A7s”….
Really? Have you tried both?
Sorry, but your argument is trivial and biased to say the least…
You refuse to see the the context at which the D4s is inferior. I clearly talked about low-light capability where the D4s is inferior, and yet you still had to ask me what the D4s is inferior at. I believe you are being even more childish here.
D4s is supposed to be Nikon’s answer to Sony’s A7s. The D4s is Nikon’s low-light “monster”, yet it costs 6500 USD whiles underperforming in low-light capability compared to the A7s which costs only 2500 USD.
I have the right to expect the D4s to be better when they charge 2,6 times as much money. But when it turns out it’s way overpriced + inferior at the same time, I have the right to criticise.
Touchy touchy…. 🙂
I repeat: “the D4s sucks in low light compared to A7s”….
“Really? Have you tried both?”
I don’t think so.
“D4s is supposed to be Nikon’s answer to Sony’s A7s”
LOL. D4s is a pro flagship DSLR intended for sport/motorsport and action photography….
You can’t compare Nikon flagship DSLRs with the A7s….
And what do you think about the D3s or the Nikon Df?
None of the Nikon cameras can compare the the A7s at low light, they are all inferior in that aspect. I simply picked the D4s because it was their best at low light.
But Nikon’s best wasn’t good enough.
And I have no plans to buy a 6500 USD camera to tend to your feelings. It’s known by everyone (except you) the A7s beats any Nikon camera in this particular discipline.
DPreview quote:
“The a7S is the best low-light performer of the bunch, but it’s not
unique in its high ISO abilities – when comparisons are normalized to
the same viewing size, even higher resolution cameras offer competitive
low light performance, while cameras like the Nikon D750 and D4S offer
virtually identical ISO performance up to their maximum ISO offerings.”
Pay attention: “Nikon D750 and D4S OFFER VIRTUALLY IDENTICAL ISO PERFORMANCE UP TO THEIR MAXIMUM ISO OFFERINGS.”
Their wording does not align with reality:
http://bit.ly/1b3MuFw
In their own test, the A7s is superior. But DPreview refuse to say A7s is superior.
That isn’t my problem. That’s Nikon’s problem, since I’m not someone you can easily sway with bullshit.
You should spend your effort on other people who are easier to convince, you can’t convince me with something as pathetic as this.
LOL
Link to studio tests…. Typical…
You are so naïve… Very loyal to Sony…
Have you been brainwashed?
You are so expert you can distinguish between a picture taken with a A7s and one taken with another FF camera….
Impressive…..
Then do you usually shoot above ISO 25600?
I don’t…
That link to that studio test is the same link DPreview uses when they argue there is “no difference”.
So you’re not making any sense. Your 6500 USD camera is being outperformed by Sony’s 2500 USD camera.
If the Nikon camera was better, I would give credit to it. But the Sony Camera is better, and you are dishonest about this. DPreview is also dishonest.
They are afraid to say the A7s is better, and I have no respect for that.
Jesus… you are incorrigible…. 🙂
I’m wasting my time with you…
“That link to that studio test is the same link DPreview uses when they argue there is “no difference”. So you’re not making any sense”
Utterly wrong. Dpreview conclusions are based also on real world use….
Again: are you able to distinguish a picture taken with a Sony A7s and one taken with another camera?
Do you usually shoot above ISO 25600?
This is the point… that you are obviously trying to avoid for some reason…
Actually no. At the bottom of page 10, they write “neck-to-neck”, and inside that word there is a link to the comparison that shows A7s is superior.
You’re trying to sell me a 6500 USD camera, but you link to a review where the A7s is superior.
Do you even realise how unconvincing you are?
Even if they were equal, your camera still costs 6500 USD. “neck-to-neck” with a 2500 USD camera isn’t good enough when you ask me to pay 6500 USD.
Do you understand this? It’s your job to be convincing, but you’re not convincing.
Do you understand the Nikon camera has to perform better than A7s to justify its 6500 USD pricetag?
Hey, I’m NOT a Nikon seller!!! 😀
I’m not even a Nikon user…. 🙂
I’d like to have a D4s… just to re-sell it and make some money to buy mirrorless gear… 🙂
I was just trying to show you reason.
I failed… 🙂
Nice to meet you anyway… 😉
B&H has stock on the 24-240 and the site shows that my order has been sent to the warehouse 🙂
Stupidly big and heavy lenses for stupidly small cameras……oh, I forgot…all at stupidly high prices.
28 is not a high price. Loxia, 28, 35- all small lenses. Most legacy lenses are well suited to the small body. High prices? Well, outside of but a couple, you got me there.