Sony
Sony SEL24240 FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS camera lens
Full-frame Sony E-mount zoom covering 24-240 mm with Optical SteadyShot stabilisation and a 72 mm filter thread
- PartSEL24240
- TypeZoom Lens
- ColorBlack
- Diameter72 mm
- CompatibilitySony
- Focus TypeAuto Focus
- Covers wide to telephoto with 24-240mm zoom
- Optical SteadyShot steadies handheld shots
- Linear motor drives fast quiet autofocus
- One ED and five aspherical elements reduce aberrations
- 72mm filter thread accepts standard accessories
Wide-range zoom for full-frame E-mount
The Sony SEL24240 is a 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 zoom lens built for Sony E-mount cameras with a 35mm full-frame sensor. It covers a 10x focal range from wide-angle to telephoto in a single barrel, making it practical for travel, events and everyday shooting where changing lenses is inconvenient. Optical SteadyShot stabilisation and a linear motor autofocus system support sharp handheld results across the zoom range.
Check mount, filter size and aperture expectations
Confirm your camera uses the Sony E-mount; the lens is designed for full-frame format but also works on APS-C bodies where the angle of view becomes 61° to 6° 50'. The front filter thread measures 72mm, so existing filters or hoods must match that diameter. Maximum aperture varies from f/3.5 at 24mm to f/6.3 at 240mm, so low-light performance decreases toward the long end; the minimum aperture reaches f/22-40.
Replaces a bag of primes or shorter zooms
This lens substitutes a collection of fixed focal lengths or multiple shorter zooms by spanning 24mm through 240mm in one unit. The optical design uses 17 elements in 12 groups including one extra-low dispersion and five aspherical elements to control aberrations. The jump is worth it when a single, stabilised zoom that weighs less than carrying several lenses outweighs the variable aperture and 0.27x maximum magnification limits for your typical subjects.
Highlights
- Covers wide to telephoto with 24-240mm zoom
- Optical SteadyShot steadies handheld shots
- Linear motor drives fast quiet autofocus
- One ED and five aspherical elements reduce aberrations
- 72mm filter thread accepts standard accessories
Specifications
| Brand | SONY |
|---|---|
| Model | SEL24240 |
| Part | SEL24240 |
| Type | Zoom Lens |
| Color | Black |
| Diameter | 72 mm |
| Compatibility | Sony |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Focal Length | 24 - 240 mm |
| Aperture | Maximum: f/3.5 - 6.3 Minimum: f/22 - 40 |
| Format | 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor Sony NEX (APS-C) |
| Camera Mount | Sony E (Full-Frame) |
| Angle of View | 84° - 10° APS-C Picture Angle: 61° - 6° 50' |
| Magnification | 0.27x |
| Lens Construction | 17 elements in 12 groups |
| Filter thread (Diameter) | 72 mm |
| Specifications | Optics/LensLens Type: 35mm full frameLens Mount Type: Sony E–mountLens Stabilization: Optical SteadyShotAperture: CircularAperture (Max.): f/3.5–6.3Aperture (Min.): f/22–40Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 24mm – 240mm (35mm) 36mm – 360mm (APS–C)Filter Diameter: 72mmLens Groups-Elements: 12 groups, 17 elementsMinimum Focus Distance: 1.64'–2.63' 0.5m–0.8mAngle of View: 61° – 6°50' (APSC) 84° – 10° (35mm)Aperture Blade: 7 blades (Circular aperture)Maximum Magnification: 0.27xWeights and MeasurementsDimensions (Approx.): 3.25" x 4.75"Weight (Approx.): 27.6 oz |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Dimensions | Approx. 3.17" x 4.67" (D x L) |
| Weight | 1.72 lbs. |
| Shipping weight | 0.93 kg |
| Package size | 168 × 104 × 94 mm |
Questions about this item
Does the Sony SEL24240 come with a 72 mm filter thread cover or must I buy a protector separately?
The lens has a 72 mm filter thread; front and rear caps are included but a protective filter is sold separately.
Should I choose the 24-240 mm f/3.5-6.3 zoom or a faster prime for low-light work?
The variable f/3.5-6.3 aperture keeps the lens compact, but a prime with a constant f/2.8 or wider will gather more light in dim scenes.
How does the 0.27x magnification perform when I need close-up detail on a full-frame body?
At 240 mm the lens reaches 0.27x magnification, suitable for near-macro shots but not true 1:1 reproduction.
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