Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Interchangeable Lens

Introduction

This instruction manual explains how to use the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS interchangeable lens. It is designed for E-mount cameras and is compatible with 35mm format image sensors. For detailed information on compatibility and camera settings, refer to your camera's instruction manual or visit the Sony website.

Notes on Use

• Avoid exposing the lens to direct sunlight or bright light sources to prevent internal malfunction.
• When shooting against the sun, keep it out of the angle of view to prevent damage from concentrated solar rays.
• Always hold both the camera and lens securely when carrying them.
• Do not hold the lens by the protruding part when zooming.
• The lens is dust-proof and splash-proof but not waterproof. Avoid water contact.

Precautions on Using a Flash

• Built-in camera flashes cannot be used with this lens. Use an external flash.
• The lens may partially block the flash light, causing a shadow at the bottom of the picture.

Vignetting

Vignetting is when the corners of the screen appear darker than the center. To reduce this, close the aperture by 1 to 2 stops.

A Identifying the Parts

1. Lens hood index
2. Focusing ring
3. Zooming ring
4. Focal-length index
5. Lens contacts
6. Focal-length scale
7. Lens hood
8. Focus hold button
9. Focus mode switch
10. Shake compensation switch
11. Mounting index
12. Lens mount rubber ring

Do not touch the lens contacts.

B Attaching and Detaching the Lens

To attach the lens:

1. Remove the rear and front lens caps and the camera body cap.
2. Align the white index on the lens barrel with the white index on the camera mount.
3. Insert the lens into the camera mount and rotate it clockwise until it locks. Do not press the lens release button or mount the lens at an angle.

To remove the lens:

1. While holding down the lens release button on the camera, rotate the lens counterclockwise until it stops.
2. Detach the lens.

Attaching the Lens Hood

Align the red line on the lens hood with the red line on the lens (lens hood index). Insert the lens hood into the lens mount and rotate it clockwise until it clicks into place. The red dot on the lens hood should align with the red line on the lens.

• Remove the lens hood when using a built-in or external camera flash to avoid blocking the light.
• For storage, fit the lens hood onto the lens backwards.

D Zooming

Rotate the zooming ring to the desired focal length.

Focusing

The focus mode switch on this lens may not function with some camera models. Refer to the Sony website for compatibility information.

To switch AF (auto focus)/MF (manual focus):

The focus mode can be switched between AF and MF on the lens. For AF photography, both the camera and lens should be set to AF. For MF photography, either or both should be set to MF.

1. Slide the focus mode switch to the appropriate mode (AF or MF). Refer to your camera's manual to set the camera's focus mode.
2. In MF, turn the focusing ring to adjust focus while looking through the viewfinder.

Using an AF/MF control button:

Pressing the AF/MF control button during AF operation temporarily switches to MF. Pressing it during MF operation temporarily switches to AF if the lens is set to AF and the camera to MF.

F Using the Focus Hold Buttons

The focus hold button may not function with some camera models. Refer to the Sony website for compatibility information.

Press the focus hold button in AF to cancel AF. The focus is fixed. Release the button while pressing the shutter button halfway to resume AF.

G Using the Shake Compensation Function

Shake compensation switch:

• ON: Compensates for camera shake.
• OFF: Does not compensate for camera shake. Recommended when using a tripod.

Specifications

*¹ This is the equivalent focal length in 35mm format when mounted on an APS-C sized image sensor camera.

*² Angle of view 1 is for 35mm cameras, angle of view 2 is for APS-C sized image sensor cameras.

*³ Minimum focus is the distance from the image sensor to the subject. Minimum focus is 0.41 m (1.35 feet) at a middle zoom range (around 70 mm).

Focal length may change with shooting distance due to lens mechanism. Focal lengths given assume focus at infinity.

Included items

Lens (1), Front lens cap (1), Rear lens cap (1), Lens hood (1), Lens case (1), Set of printed documentation.

Limited Warranty (U.S. and Canada only - 1 year)

Sony warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for the original owner and subsequent owners for one year from the original purchase date.

Sony will, at its option, repair the product using new or refurbished parts or replace it with a new or refurbished product of the same or similar model.

To obtain warranty service, deliver the product with a dated purchase receipt to a Sony authorized service center. It is Your responsibility to remove or backup any removable media or data before service. Sony is not responsible for any loss of software or data during service.

For warranty service in the United States, visit www.sony.com/support or call 1-800-222-SONY (7669).

For warranty service in Canada, visit www.sony.ca/support or call 1-877-899-SONY (7669).

This Limited Warranty does not cover damage arising from misuse, accidents, power surges, cosmetic damage, contact with liquids, or unauthorized servicing. It also does not cover products purchased from unauthorized sources or products with altered serial numbers. Minor pixel outages (up to 0.01%) are not covered.

Sony is not liable for incidental or consequential damages. Any recovery against Sony will not exceed the original purchase price of the product.

For purchases made in the U.S., disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration, with limited exceptions for small claims court. You have the right to opt out of arbitration by providing written notice to Sony within 30 days of purchase.

Opting out of arbitration does not affect the Limited Warranty coverage.