Tamron 24mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Sony FE

Tamron 24mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Sony FE – Compact wide-angle with 1:2 close-focus capability

The Tamron 24mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 is a compact, lightweight wide-angle lens designed for Sony mirrorless cameras with E/FE mount. It is full-frame compatible and delivers versatile framing that captures a broad view of your surroundings without an overly dramatic perspective. This makes it a practical choice for landscape, architecture, indoor, street photography and concert shooting.

Quick and quiet autofocus for photo and video

This lens uses an OSD (Optimized Silent Drive) motor to provide fast and quiet autofocus. As a result, it performs well for both stills and video work. Furthermore, it supports Sony’s autofocus features: Fast Hybrid AF (combined contrast and phase-detect focus), Eye AF (automatic focusing on a subject’s eyes) and Direct Manual Focus (DMF), which lets you fine-tune focus manually without switching focus modes.

Superb optical design and coatings

Tamron combines carefully selected aspherical elements and Low Dispersion (LD) glass to reduce chromatic aberration and maintain high image quality even at wide apertures. In addition, Tamron’s Broadband Anti-Reflection (BBAR) coating reduces veils, ghosting and flare. Together, these elements help produce images with strong contrast, clear detail and natural color rendering, even in challenging light such as low sun or concert spotlights. The lens is also compatible with Sony’s in-camera lens correction for further optical refinement.

Compact, weather‑resistant construction

Despite its optical performance, the lens remains small and light, fitting comfortably on mirrorless camera bodies. Tamron has added weather sealing with rubber gaskets to help prevent moisture and dust from entering the housing. Additionally, the front element features a fluorine coating that repels water, dirt and oil and makes cleaning easier. In other words, you do not need to stop shooting if a sudden rain shower appears.

Exceptional close‑focus capability

One notable feature is the lens’s minimum focus distance of 12 cm, which yields a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2 (0.5x). This near‑macro capability allows dramatic close-ups with strong subject isolation and a pleasingly blurred background—useful when you want wide-angle close-up detail without switching to a dedicated macro lens.

Key features

• Excellent optical performance at all apertures
• Optimized for use with Sony mirrorless cameras
• Compact and lightweight design
• Supports Sony's Fast Hybrid AF, Eye AF and Direct Manual Focus
• Supports Sony's in-camera lens correction
• Internal focus (the lens keeps the same size when focusing)
• OSD motor (Optimized Silent Drive) provides fast and quiet focusing
• Compatible with Tamron Tap-in Console
• 67mm filter diameter - same as Tamron’s zoom lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras
• Excellent minimum focus with 1:2 magnification ratio

Warranty and registration

Tamron offers a 5-year warranty on this lens when you register it on the Tamron website within two months of purchase. This extended warranty reflects Tamron’s confidence in its compact and robust lens design and gives you extra coverage for everyday use and travel. To register the lens and read the full terms and conditions, visit: https://5years.tamron.eu/.

Who this lens is for

Use this 24mm f/2.8 if you need a small, versatile wide-angle for full-frame Sony mirrorless bodies. It performs well for landscape and architecture, while its close-focus ability and quiet autofocus also make it useful for street, indoor and concert photography as well as run-and-gun video work.

FAQ

question: Is this Tamron 24mm lens compatible with Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras?

Answer: Yes. The lens is designed for Sony E/FE mount and is full-frame compatible, optimized to work with Sony mirrorless bodies.

question: How close can I focus with this lens and what magnification does it provide?

Answer: The lens has a minimum focus distance of 12 cm and achieves a magnification ratio of 1:2 (0.5x), allowing near‑macro wide-angle close-ups.

question: Will this lens handle bad weather or light rain?

Answer: The lens features weather sealing with rubber gaskets to help keep out moisture and dust, and its front element has a fluorine coating that repels water and dirt—so it is suitable for use in unpredictable outdoor conditions.

question: Can I use Sony autofocus features with this Tamron lens?

Answer: Yes. The lens supports Sony’s Fast Hybrid AF, Eye AF and Direct Manual Focus (DMF), and the OSD motor delivers quick and quiet focusing suitable for both photos and video.

question: Does the lens accept filters and is it compatible with other Tamron lenses?

Answer: The lens uses 67 mm filters, matching Tamron’s full-frame mirrorless zoom lenses for easier filter sharing across kits. It is also compatible with the Tamron Tap-in Console for firmware updates and customization.