Sony SEL-24F18Z User manual

Carl Zeiss® Sonnar optics

This is the rst Carl Zeiss® lens to be released in the Sony E-mount lineup, employing the legendary

“Sonnar” optical design for standout image dimensionality and presence. Aspherical lenses

located on either side of the aperture eectively compensate for distortion, while an ED element

suppresses chromatic aberration. The overall result is excellent corner-to-corner sharpness even

with the aperture wide open, for impressive overall resolution.

Large f/1.8 aperture

The large f/1.8 aperture is an ideal choice for shooting interiors in low light, as well as for superb

background defocusing. Despite being a wide angle lens, The SEL24F18Z allows for 1/4 macro

shooting with accurate focus as close as 6.2 inches (16cm). The ability to get close to the subject

enhances this lens’s ability to create beautifully defocused backgrounds while providing a strong

sense of space.

Smooth and quiet AF for video

Lens operation is fast but at the same time smooth and quiet, minimizing noise and image

jitter when shooting movies. A linear motor used for focus drive contributes to low-noise focus

operation, while a stepping motor built into the lens provides smooth, quiet aperture actuation

ideal for movie shooting.

Circular Aperture

The SAL24F18Z features seven aperture blades that form a near circle. This result in a pleasing

defocused circular eect on the background of your image when the aperture is set wide open.

Direct Manual Focus

Direct Manual Focus (DMF) allows for direct manual focusing aer autofocus lock-on without

having to switch modes. In cases where autofocus has trouble locking onto the subject, or when

the user wants to focus at a specic point, this feature enables fast and easy ne-tuning. This can

be particularly useful for portraits as well as macro shots in which depth of eld can be extremely

shallow.

SEL24F18Z

Specications

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Updated: March 20, 2012

Optics/Lens

Aperture (Max.) f/1.8

Aperture (Min.) f/22

Focal Length

(35mm

equivalent) 36mm

Filter Diameter 49mm

Lens Groups-

Elements

7 groups, 8

elements (2

aspheric surfaces,

1 ED)

Minimum Focus

Distance 6.2" (16cm)

Aperture Blade 7 blades (Circular

aperture)

Aspheric

Elements

2 aspheric

surfaces

Dimensions

(Max. Diameter

x Length)

2-3/8 x 2-1/2" (63

x65.5mm)

Exterior Finish Metal

Internal Motor Yes (Stepping

motor)

Lens Weight 7.9 oz (225g)

Maximum

Magnication x0.25

Mount Material Metal

Service and Warranty

Information

Limited

Warranty Term

1 Year Parts &

Labor

Accessories

Supplied

Accessories

Lens cap

Lens rear cap

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