Tamron 24mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 Lens for Sony E

The Tamron 24mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 lens is a strong value proposition for Sony photographers, delivering excellent images and quality construction at a bargain price.

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  Affordable., Compact., Outstanding sharpness., Dust, splash, and fluorine protection.

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  Barrel distortion and vignette may require correction., Slow, audible autofocus., Exhibits focus breathing effect.

We recently gave a 5-star rating to the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD zoom for Sony E-mount cameras. This prime lens is the ideal add-on for when you want that extra slice of wide-angle coverage.

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  Compact but strongly built, 0.5x macro, Superb sharpness even when shooting wide-open, Good price for an AF lens

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  No optical image stabilization, Autofocus speed could be faster

What does this mean ?

My summary of the Tamron's 20 mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 test was hardly enthusiastic but in the case of the 2.8/24 model I admit I am far more optimistic. The 2.8/24 lens is noticeably sharper in the centre and on its edges – here you really can't find any weaknesses.

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  very good image quality in the frame centre,, good image quality on the edge of the APS-C sensor,, sensible image quality on the edge of full frame,, lack of problems with longitudinal chromatic aberration,, slight lateral chromatic aberration,, imperceptible spherical aberration,, decent coma...

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  huge vignetting on full frame,, very high distortion,, slow autofocus.

24mm is a classic focal length for full-frame cameras, and with good reason. Although it is no longer regarded as being such an ultra-wide as it was, it retains its position as the widest lens that is clearly usable for general-purpose shooting as well as dramatic wide-angle effects.

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  Excellent sharpness, Well-controlled CA, Moisture resistance, Excellent flare resistance, Macro focusing to 1:2, Light and compact, Excellent price, 5-year guarantee, Silent AF

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  Distortion needs in-camera or software correction

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