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Pros Pros
  • Capable macro-like close-focusing performance
  • Robust, weather-sealed build quality
  • Versatile zoom range and constant f/4 aperture
  • Effective optical image stabilization
  • Fast and quiet autofocus performance
Cons Cons
  • Optical imperfections including vignetting and edge softness
  • Limited light-gathering and depth of field control due to f/4 aperture
  • High price relative to competition
  • Substantial size and weight
  • Audible noise during operation

Launch price Launch price $1,299
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 24-105mm f/4
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage L-Mount · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS, 6 stops (CIPA)
Close focus Close focus 30 cm (0.5x)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Linear motor
Weight & size Weight & size 680g (1 lb 8 oz) · 84 x 118 mm (3.31 x 4.65 in)

Announcement date Announcement date September 25, 2018
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,299
Lens mount Lens mount L-Mount
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom

Elements Elements 16
Groups Groups 13
Special elements Special elements 2 aspherical ED, 2 aspherical, 1 UED, 2 ED

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 24mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 105mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/4
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 84° - 23°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Linear motor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 30 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.5x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes
OIS rating OIS rating 6 stops

Weight Weight 680g (1 lb 8 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 84mm (3.31 in)
Length Length 118mm (4.65 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None