Sony 24-105 still a (really) good choice in 2025 (soon 2026)?
p.5 #1Sony 24-105 still a (really) good choice in 2025 (soon 2026)?
Which factors determine a 24-70/4 ZA is a good copy 
There were many criticisms of this lens in the past.
motiwala wrote:
Though not in your list, a good copy of Zeiss 24-70 f4 has a perfect balance..
There were many criticisms of this lens in the past.motiwala wrote:
Though not in your list, a good copy of Zeiss 24-70 f4 has a perfect balance..
May 13, 2026 at 03:08 PM
p.5 #2Sony 24-105 still a (really) good choice in 2025 (soon 2026)?
What I am still puzzled by is the fact that there are no rumors about a version II of the Sony 24-105. I mean it’s an old lens now. It’s a very versatile (if not crucial) focal length. Nikons’s 24-120 set the bar and is being praised everywhere. But Sony seems no to be impressed by all that. 
May 13, 2026 at 09:57 PM
p.5 #3Sony 24-105 still a (really) good choice in 2025 (soon 2026)?
Yeah, in the Canon ecosystem, it was my main studio/work lens. Patiently waiting for the upcoming Samyang 28 - 135 in the meantime.
May 13, 2026 at 09:58 PM
p.5 #4Sony 24-105 still a (really) good choice in 2025 (soon 2026)?
zeitlos wrote:
What I am still puzzled by is the fact that there are no rumors about a version II of the Sony 24-105. I mean it’s an old lens now. It’s a very versatile (if not crucial) focal length. Nikons’s 24-120 set the bar and is being praised everywhere. But Sony seems no to be impressed by all that.
I agree it is strange that Sony has not pursued an update for the 24-105 and not even any hints of a rumor. I was temporarily back to shooting the Z 24-120 for a few months this year and it is really good wide open, but the Sony 24-105 holds it own at landscape apertures - see my test below.
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What I am still puzzled by is the fact that there are no rumors about a version II of the Sony 24-105. I mean it’s an old lens now. It’s a very versatile (if not crucial) focal length. Nikons’s 24-120 set the bar and is being praised everywhere. But Sony seems no to be impressed by all that.
I agree it is strange that Sony has not pursued an update for the 24-105 and not even any hints of a rumor. I was temporarily back to shooting the Z 24-120 for a few months this year and it is really good wide open, but the Sony 24-105 holds it own at landscape apertures - see my test below.
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May 13, 2026 at 10:08 PM
p.5 #5Sony 24-105 still a (really) good choice in 2025 (soon 2026)?
My24-105 is quietly wonderful. 80% of my shooting is with the 24-105. You can make incredible pictures with it.
The 24-70 2.8 is better but I can’t afford it.
The 24-70 2.8 is better but I can’t afford it.
May 14, 2026 at 01:04 AM
p.5 #6Sony 24-105 still a (really) good choice in 2025 (soon 2026)?
Grievous Angel wrote:
The 24-70 2.8 is better but I can’t afford it.
I will decide between the 24-70 2.8 and the 24-105 4.0. Still not sure what it will be in the end. All promotions included, price difference is almost 2000 euros between those two lenses.
The 24-70 2.8 is better but I can’t afford it.
I will decide between the 24-70 2.8 and the 24-105 4.0. Still not sure what it will be in the end. All promotions included, price difference is almost 2000 euros between those two lenses.
May 17, 2026 at 04:18 AM
p.5 #7Sony 24-105 still a (really) good choice in 2025 (soon 2026)?
Sigma makes a great alternative, 20-70 F4 is also a great alternative.
May 17, 2026 at 08:24 AM
p.5 #8Sony 24-105 still a (really) good choice in 2025 (soon 2026)?
Ross Martin wrote:
I agree it is strange that Sony has not pursued an update for the 24-105 and not even any hints of a rumor. I am back to shooting the Z 24-120 and am amazed all over again just how good it is.
Time for Sony to follow
zeitlos wrote
What I am still puzzled by is the fact that there are no rumors about a version II of the Sony 24-105. I mean it’s an old lens now. It’s a very versatile (if not crucial) focal length. Nikons’s 24-120 set the bar and is being praised everywhere. But Sony seems no to be impressed by all that.Time for Sony to follow
May 17, 2026 at 08:15 PM
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p.5 #9Sony 24-105 still a (really) good choice in 2025 (soon 2026)?
Ross Martin wrote:
zeitlos wrote
What I am still puzzled by is the fact that there are no rumors about a version II of the Sony 24-105. I mean it’s an old lens now. It’s a very versatile (if not crucial) focal length. Nikons’s 24-120 set the bar and is being praised everywhere. But Sony seems no to be impressed by all that.I saw you picked up that Z8 and 24-120! Nice job.
I’ve said before I’m not a fan of f4 zooms, but that Nikon 24-120/4 is something I’d gladly shoot. It’s the perfect range for so many things and has superb image quality. I could overlook the max aperture for those two things. 🙂🙂
May 17, 2026 at 11:34 PM
p.5 #10Sony 24-105 still a (really) good choice in 2025 (soon 2026)?
mudlake wrote:
I agree it is strange that Sony has not pursued an update for the 24-105 and not even any hints of a rumor. I am back to shooting the Z 24-120 and am amazed all over again just how good it is.I saw you picked up that Z8 and 24-120! Nice job.
I’ve said before I’m not a fan of f4 zooms, but that Nikon 24-120/4 is something I’d gladly shoot. It’s the perfect range for so many things and has superb image quality. I could overlook the max aperture for those two things. 🙂🙂
From a careful tripod test at f/8 where I use these lenses a lot for landscape I find they are surprisingly close in IQ, and the 61mp advantage on Sony is easily seen with more captured detail compared to the 45mp Nikon. I will repeat the test in a couple weeks when I have the new A7RVI in my hands Also, the 61mp sensor is like having a built-in 1.15x converter whenever you need it compared to 45mp sensor, so the reach of the Sony ends up being 24-120.75mm. This cropping advantage will extend even further with the new 66.8mp sensor.
Edited on Jun 27, 2026 at 08:59 AM · View previous versions
Ross Martin wrote
zeitlos wrote
What I am still puzzled by is the fact that there are no rumors about a version II of the Sony 24-105. I mean it’s an old lens now. It’s a very versatile (if not crucial) focal length. Nikons’s 24-120 set the bar and is being praised everywhere. But Sony seems no to be impressed by all that.I’ve said before I’m not a fan of f4 zooms, but that Nikon 24-120/4 is something I’d gladly shoot. It’s the perfect range for so many things and has superb image quality. I could overlook the max aperture for those two things. 🙂🙂
From a careful tripod test at f/8 where I use these lenses a lot for landscape I find they are surprisingly close in IQ, and the 61mp advantage on Sony is easily seen with more captured detail compared to the 45mp Nikon. I will repeat the test in a couple weeks when I have the new A7RVI in my hands
Also, the 61mp sensor is like having a built-in 1.15x converter whenever you need it compared to 45mp sensor, so the reach of the Sony ends up being 24-120.75mm. This cropping advantage will extend even further with the new 66.8mp sensor.Edited on Jun 27, 2026 at 08:59 AM · View previous versions
May 18, 2026 at 09:41 AM
p.5 #11Sony 24-105 still a (really) good choice in 2025 (soon 2026)?
Ross Martin wrote:
I agree it is strange that Sony has not pursued an update for the 24-105 and not even any hints of a rumor. I am back to shooting the Z 24-120 and am amazed all over again just how good it is.I saw you picked up that Z8 and 24-120! Nice job.
I’ve said before I’m not a fan of f4 zooms, but that Nikon 24-120/4 is something I’d gladly shoot. It’s the perfect range for so many things and has superb image quality. I could overlook the max aperture for those two things. 🙂🙂From a careful tripod test at f/8 where I use these lenses a lot for landscape I find they are surprisingly close in IQ, and the 61mp advantage on Sony is easily seen with more captured detail compared to the 45mp Nikon. I will repeat the test in a couple weeks when I have the new A7RVI in my hands Also, the 61mp sensor is like having a built-in 1.1x converter whenever you need it compared to 45mp sensor, so the reach of the Sony ends up being 24-115.5mm. This cropping advantage will extend even further with the...Show more →
Here’s a visual summary of that test - the overall scene, and a 100% pixel view. Note how close the colors are after using eyedropper to equalize white balance:
mudlake wrote
Ross Martin wrote
zeitlos wrote
What I am still puzzled by is the fact that there are no rumors about a version II of the Sony 24-105. I mean it’s an old lens now. It’s a very versatile (if not crucial) focal length. Nikons’s 24-120 set the bar and is being praised everywhere. But Sony seems no to be impressed by all that.I’ve said before I’m not a fan of f4 zooms, but that Nikon 24-120/4 is something I’d gladly shoot. It’s the perfect range for so many things and has superb image quality. I could overlook the max aperture for those two things. 🙂🙂
Also, the 61mp sensor is like having a built-in 1.1x converter whenever you need it compared to 45mp sensor, so the reach of the Sony ends up being 24-115.5mm. This cropping advantage will extend even further with the...Show more →Here’s a visual summary of that test - the overall scene, and a 100% pixel view. Note how close the colors are after using eyedropper to equalize white balance:
May 18, 2026 at 10:15 AM
p.5 #12Sony 24-105 still a (really) good choice in 2025 (soon 2026)?
The Sony 24-105mm f/4 is not perfect at anything. But it is near perfect at being the ideal compromise. It’s not too big, not too heavy, has a great zoom range for a live aboard lens, has very good IQ, has OSS, it has almost everything going for it except its age. There is a reason that it is generally accepted as Sony’s best selling lens ever and is still being sold.
I have one and I’ve tried lots of the competition, maybe a half dozen of the one-and-done lenses (trying the 20-70 f/4 G right now) and nothing tops it in my view.
To me it’s like Sony’s 90mm macro. Yes the 100mm is considered the superior lens, but dang it, the 90mm is 2 years older than the 24-105 and I believe the 90 is still considered one of the sharpest lenses Sony has ever made.
zeitlos asked for opinions and this is mine; I use the 24-105 on my A7R3A and A7R4A all the time and would stop using it only if I find a better compromise. Even if I did find a replacement I doubt that I would ever part with it; I love that lens.
I have one and I’ve tried lots of the competition, maybe a half dozen of the one-and-done lenses (trying the 20-70 f/4 G right now) and nothing tops it in my view.
To me it’s like Sony’s 90mm macro. Yes the 100mm is considered the superior lens, but dang it, the 90mm is 2 years older than the 24-105 and I believe the 90 is still considered one of the sharpest lenses Sony has ever made.
zeitlos asked for opinions and this is mine; I use the 24-105 on my A7R3A and A7R4A all the time and would stop using it only if I find a better compromise. Even if I did find a replacement I doubt that I would ever part with it; I love that lens.
May 19, 2026 at 07:02 AM
p.5 #13Sony 24-105 still a (really) good choice in 2025 (soon 2026)?
I've had my Sony 24-105 since I switched to Sony in 2018. I think Sony has updated every lens except this one. I like the zoom range and it has many uses for me. The one thing I do need in a lens is image stabilization. I don't have the steadiest of hands/arms anymore. An updated version would surely improve on many things like sharpness.
May 23, 2026 at 06:15 PM
p.5 #14Sony 24-105 still a (really) good choice in 2025 (soon 2026)?
It took me a while, but now I can finally say: ordered.
Jun 27, 2026 at 08:39 AM
p.5 #15Sony 24-105 still a (really) good choice in 2025 (soon 2026)?
@zeitlos - If you ordered the 24-105 for use on your A7V, you won't be disappointed. I use mine on my 7V all the time when it doesn't have a 24mm prime on it.
Jun 27, 2026 at 12:27 PM
p.5 #16Sony 24-105 still a (really) good choice in 2025 (soon 2026)?
AlwaysOnAuto wrote:
@zeitlos@ - If you ordered the 24-105 for use on your A7V, you won't be disappointed. I use mine on my 7V all the time when it doesn't have a 24mm prime on it.
Sounds good! Yes, for the A7V. We will travel to Canada (even though California would be great as well
) next summer. This will be my travel lens then.
@zeitlos@ - If you ordered the 24-105 for use on your A7V, you won't be disappointed. I use mine on my 7V all the time when it doesn't have a 24mm prime on it.
Sounds good! Yes, for the A7V. We will travel to Canada (even though California would be great as well
) next summer. This will be my travel lens then. Jun 27, 2026 at 01:28 PM