Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA Lens for APS-C Cameras

The Sony SEL24F18Z is a prime lens that delivers a wide-angle 24 mm field of view when mounted on an APS-C E-mount camera, translating to roughly 36 mm in full-frame terms. Photographers who enjoy capturing candid street scenes, open interiors, sweeping landscapes, or simply want an everyday walk-around perspective will find it a natural fit.

With a bright f/1.8 maximum aperture, the lens gathers plenty of light, so handheld shots after dusk stay clean, and backgrounds melt away behind your subject thanks to a seven-blade circular diaphragm that forms smooth highlights.

Optical performance comes from a design that includes one extra low dispersion element and two aspherical elements. These pieces of glass work alongside the Zeiss T* coating to keep color fringing, flare, and ghosting in check while preserving contrast and detail from corner to corner.

Focusing is handled by a linear motor that moves the internal focus group quickly and with hardly any noise. The silence is especially useful when you record video, as the lens will not add distracting sounds to your audio.

The minimum focus distance sits at only 6.3 inches, giving a 0.25× magnification ratio. This feature lets you move in for an intimate perspective on food, small products, or details within a larger scene without swapping to a dedicated macro lens.

A compact build that accepts 49 mm filters and weighs just 225 grams makes the lens easy to keep on the camera or slip into a small bag for travel and everyday carry.

• 24 mm focal length provides a 36 mm angle of view on APS-C cameras
• Bright f/1.8 aperture for low-light work and shallow depth of field
• Sony E-mount compatibility with APS-C bodies
• Zeiss T* coating that controls flare and ghosting
• Optical design includes one extra low dispersion and two aspherical elements
• Linear autofocus motor that operates quickly and quietly with internal focusing
• Minimum focus distance of 6.3 inches, offering 0.25× magnification
• Seven-blade circular diaphragm creates smooth foreground and background blur
• 49 mm front filter thread
• Lightweight design at 225 grams