Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM Review
The Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM ($1,399) is everything a modern wide-angle lens should be. It's notably smaller and lighter than alternatives for SLR systems, exceptionally sharp, and opens up to f/1.4 to snap images with defocused backgrounds. If it's within your budget, it should be your first choice in this focal length for your Sony a7 or a9 series camera, and earns our Editors' Choice recommendation.
Compact, Wide, and Bright
The FE 24mm F1.4 GM is a little bit smaller and lighter than similar lenses for SLR systems. It comes in at 3.6 by 3.0 inches (HD) and just under a pound, with support for 67mm front filters. Compare that with the the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM Art, which costs less, but is a bit bigger all around and a half-pound heavier.
The lens is part of Sony's top-tier G Master series, and includes the expected design touches. The barrel is rugged polycarbonate, with dust and splash protection, and anti-smudge fluorine coating on its front element. Sony includes a reversi...
With a light, compact design and stellar optics, you can't ask or a better wide-angle prime lens than the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM.
Bright, f/1.4 aperture; Light and compact; Dust, splash, and fluorine protection; Aperture ring with selectable detents
Pricier than some other options