Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS lens review with samples (Full-frame & APS-C)

Would it cope with the demands of 61mp? Anybody using it on an A7R5?

great lens but it is time to version II and fix 105mm weak performance

Dear Christopher, as always, a great video, but I would retire the piano player, he's a little bot annoying...😊

Anyone else have ghosting issues when taking "macro" shots wide open?
Edit: and or halo effect? Not sure of the terminology

Perfect first lens

If you point the camera downwards, does the lens extend?

What is your opinion: Sony 24-105 vs Tamron 28-200?

Sony 24-105mm f/2.8 with an internal zoom would be a dream!

Hi Christopher, great lens review, I have this lens and agree with your synopsis. How do I download sample files please?

Hi Christopher, Im curious between this lens and the 24-70 f2.8 from sigma, probably quite a difference. I usually shoot landscape and wildlife mostly, which would you prefer? Thanks keep up the great work!

I was lucky to try it and it surprised me how well it worked.

Made in Thailand… I’m starting lose patience with Sony…. I’m seeing them as Tech Marvels on one hand; but cutting costs in other places by using Thailand for manufacturing.. oh well.

Great review Chris
And bought lens on ur recommendation For A7c
Not regretted a single day -
As u said at the start - covers most basis’ and is very sharp

Hi Christopher! Had you visited greece in this review? Thank you for all video all these years!

how is it comparing to Sony SEL18105G E PZ 18-105 mm f/4.0 G on a full frame camera ?

Hello Christopher, If you have to pick between Tamron 28-75 and this 24-105 sony, which one would you pick? thank you

If cristofer says recommended, Im buying it.

I have this lens. I use it on my aging full frame sony camcorder VG900 and these were designed for each other, the camcorder combo looks professional but not ‘flashy’ . Video results are very pleasing. Colours are nicely saturated. Worth the expense.

This is the first negative review I’ve seen or heard of this lens

Does the OSS not work in connection with the IBIS to give better image stabilization?

So based on what I’m seeing the Sigma 24-70mm is optically sharper than the Sony 24-105mm. I am in between these two lenses to bring on backpacking trips.

I disagree on one point. The stabilization is better on this lens than the in body stabilization. It has been proven by several other persons. And it is good for video at constant f4 , also proven by others persons. It is more heavy than the 28-200 but the tamron has no stabilization and use ibis only and does mot have the 24mm for landscape but offer 100mm more range and a better aperture at low ramge. Where is your proof. I don’t see a sample on your footage comparing oss and another lens with ibis. Or even oss and without oss. I have seen other review and the lens is far better with oss on.sorry but i cannot trust your review

Watched a ton of your very good reviews, and decided that this lens is the one I'm buying. Your work is very much appreciated my dude.

The OSS of this lens is awful for handheld video shot. Hope Sony brings new firmware to fix that issue.

Yes, i feel the OSS of this lens compared to other lens isn't very effective for video, still struggling with micro shakes 😕

Switched from Nikon to Sony some months ago and I am trying to find the right zoom for me, but it is impossible for now. Sony 28-70 is acceptable but not wide enough, I need that 24mm on a zoom. Sony 24-70 is acceptable, but very expensive and not worth it. Sony 24-105 is very expensive too. I miss my Nikon 24-85 VR and 24-120 f4, which were good and cheap.
Sony needs to design a cheap 24-85 f4, or at least f3.5-4.5. This is the most useful range in my opinion. You have the wide 24 mm and on the other side get nice bokeh at 85mm f4 or f4.5.
For now I am sticking with my Sony 28-70 f3.5-5.6 and I feel limited and downgraded from my Nikon zooms.

Is the manual focus linear ?

Apparently you have an earlier copy. Mine has no seam and the zoom and focus rings are smooth turning with no zoom creep. I can't detect any decentering either. The Chinese factory must have improved their manufacturing process since your copy. Mine appears to be equal the the 24-70GM in build quality. My serial number indicates that it is over 7,000 copies later then yours. This could account for the improvements. Sony has been offering discounts for the past year from time to time in the US.

That was amazing! Thank you for including so many sample images, this is the perfect style for a lens review. First time on your channel, instant sub. Cheers!

great review thanks

Ive just played with mine got new and was pretty disappointed until I realised it need to be shot at f5.6 for really good quality, such a difference on mine from F4

I just had to double check and MAKE SURE I was subscribed. Yes I was.

I wish sigma would make this lens for E mount. Was my favorite lens on my d750. Build quality was superb and much sharper than the nikon variant.

I am looking for a zoom lens to pair with Sony A7M3, would you recommend Sigma A 24–70 mm f/2.8 DG DN or Sony 24-105 f4 G OSS? The price in my country is absolutely identical. Those of you that had experience with both, in terms of bokeh, autofocus and image clarity, which would you recommend?

Hey Christopher, could you please do a comparison with the Nikon Z24-70 f4, and the Sony 24-105 f4?

Thank you 🙏

Brilliant review, thanks!

Sony 24-105 or Sigma 24-70?

Hi Chistopher,
Which IQ is better between this one or canon 24-105 F4 IS USM?
I would like to pair this one with Sony A7III or If canon has better glass I will use adapter.
Thank You

Definitely getting this one

Christopher Frost Photography, honestly, the Sony FE 24-105 mm f4 seems really better with Aps-C than the Sony E4/PZ18-105 mm f4 ?

Excellent review....

youv should put it on a7r3

Been thinking about buying this lens so glad you have done a review!!

Do you think the size of this lens would be too much of a hassle to use as a travel lens on an a6600?

Dude, you couldn’t test this on a full frame camera?