We love seeing what’s inside the bags of our fellow Sony photographers, and our What’s In My Bag series shows us some of the most popular cameras and lenses out there. A mainstay prime that continues to appear is the 24mm f/1.4 G Master (Buy Now). With excellent corner-to-corner resolution, beautiful bokeh and a compact design, it’s a must for many photographers. Once again, you don’t have to take our word for it – keep reading below as we take a look inside the kits of photographers who don’t leave home without the 24mm f/1.4 G Master.
Photographers Who Love The 24mm f/1.4 G Master
Andrei Kostromskikh
“This lens works perfectly alongside the 50mm. With these two primes, I can cover most of my shooting scenarios. I use the 24mm when I want to capture wider street scenes or show the scale of a location. I also love it for detail shots, interiors, and product photography, where it gives a clean and immersive perspective.”
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Photo by Andrei Kostromskikh. Alpha 7C II. 24mm f/1.4 G Master. 1/1000-sec., f/4, ISO 500
Lori Grace Bailey
“Using this lens for astrophotography is a huge plus especially when I’m attempting to capture elusive sprites or blue jets above distant thunderstorms. My favorite combo at night on the Alpha 7S III is the Sony 24mm f/1.4 GM. In the image below, a setting sun set the underbelly of a line of thunderstorms afire with color, just minutes after the storm dropped a tornado near Stratford, Texas in 2023. The A1 at 24mm captured this fleeting moment perfectly.
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Photo by Lori Grace Bailey. Sony Alpha 1. Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master. 1/30-sec., f/2.8, ISO 1250
Vladimir Voronin
“I honestly can’t put into words why I love this lens so much. But the image quality and the magical, buttery-smooth background blur it creates – I haven’t seen anything like it in any other lens. This lens is my alternative to the 14mm f/1.8 GM ultra-wide. When I need a bit more zoom, more light, and the absolute best image quality among all wide-angle lenses, I go for this one. Not to mention, it’s super compact and lightweight.”
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World record where an athlete was crossing the distance on a slackline between two towers of the Crescent building in Doha, Qatar. Slackliner: Jaan Roose. Photo by Vladimir Voronin. Sony Alpha 1. Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master. 1/2000-sec., f/1.4, ISO 200
Jordan Jimenez
“This is one of my favorite lenses of all time! This lens rarely ever leaves my kit because of how portable yet powerful it is. I just absolutely love how sharp the images are, even at 1.4. This lens is excellent in low light and perfect for up close and personal situations.”
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Rachel Jones Ross
“For this image I used the Sony Alpha 1 paired with what is perhaps Sony’s sharpest, and fastest lens, the Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master. I like shooting a bit tighter at this location to get a tighter view of the lake, but I set up the second camera as a wide shot just in case the best parts of the aurora happened high in the sky. The Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master turned out to be a fantastic choice as the aurora danced in the gap between the mountains. If you look closely, you can see the detail in the trees as the setting moon once again illuminated the foreground.
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Photo by Rachel Jones Ross. Sony Alpha 1. Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master.
Brandt Ryder
“When it comes to astrophotography, primes are king and G Master lenses are hands down the best astro lenses on the market. The G Master glass resolves extremely sharp images that also have very low coma resulting in pin point stars from corner to corner. In my opinion, king among them is the Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master. This superfast f/1.4 lens is a game changer for astrophotography when used in combination with a star tracker allowing for ISO as low as 400 when shooting the night sky. This allows for extremely low noise and some of the cleanest night images out there in the photography world. 24mm also happens to strike the perfect balance for Milky Way photography allowing for scale and detail in the galaxy’s core.”
Read more in What’s In My Bag: A Complete G Master Kit For Landscapes & Astroscapes.
Photo by Brandt Ryder. Sony Alpha 7 IV, Sony Alpha 7 IV Astromodified Visible + H-Alpha. Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master. Ground, 5-Focus Stacked. 1/160-sec., f/8, ISO 320. Sky, 3-Focus Stacked. 120-sec., f/2, ISO 800
Jess Santos
“This lens lives on my Alpha 7S III for video, I love the focal length and f/1.4 for my adventure videos. This is also a great lens for capturing the night sky and night photography panoramas and because it is lightweight it is always in my bag.”
Read more in What’s In My Bag: An Adventurer’s Kit For Dreamy Landscapes, Astroscapes & Timelapses.
Photo by Jess Santos. Sony Alpha 7S III. Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master. 1/800-sec., f/2.2, ISO 100
Sara France
“The Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master merits a place in my bag for its ability to capture wide, expansive shots that are essential for setting the scene. I personally use it to photograph the ceremony site and reception as a whole, and I love to use it for detail shots to get the full environment as well as the detail I am focused on. I value this lens for its sharpness and low-light performance, which helps me capture the ambiance and scale of the event without distortion, giving a true representation of the beauty of the wedding.”
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Photo by Sara France. Sony Alpha 1. Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master. 1/640-sec., f/2.5, ISO 200
Susan Brudd
“I use this lens the most. It’s perfect for landscape shots, of course, but I use it for everything – pet photography, lifestyle, travel, product photography and astrophotography. I use the entirety of its f-stop range. This lens is definitely my go-to!”
Read more in What's In My Bag: A Zoom & A Prime For Travel, Wildlife, Landscape & Astrophotography.
Photo by Susan Brudd. Sony Alpha 7R IV. Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master. 1/320-sec., f/2.8, ISO 125
Zabrina Deng
“This lens is an essential part of my toolkit and a lens I always rely on especially at night time. Its wide aperture allows me to capture stunningly crisp images even in low light, perfect for those intimate, moonlight private moments or stargazing vibe of some of my shots. The 24mm focal length is ideal for wide, sweeping shots of breathtaking landscapes, ensuring I can tell the complete story of a couple's special moment. The lens' lightweight design also makes it easy to carry around, which is crucial when I'm navigating through different locations and unpredictable environments.”
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Photo by Zabrina Deng. Sony Alpha 7R V. Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master.
Benjamin Wallace
“If there is one lens on my camera 90% of the time, it’s the 24mm f/1.4 G Master. Lightweight, fast, and produces amazing quality photos. Being able to shoot as low as f/1.4 is such a dream when I'm in low light situations. Whether I find myself running and gunning, or planning a photo for months, there’s a good chance I’m planning it with the 24mm f/1.4 GM.”
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Photo by Benjamin Wallace. Sony Alpha 7R IV. Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master. 15-sec., f/2, ISO 2000
Jermaine Horton
“When I want to go prime and wide, this is the one. It is incredibly sharp edge to edge and SUPER lightweight.”
Read more in What’s In My Bag: A Complete Photo Kit For Capturing Weddings, Portraits & Sports.
Photo by Jermaine Horton. Sony Alpha 1. Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master. 1/100-sec., f/1.4, ISO 800
Albert ‘Albee’ Kennedy
“This lens is my fun lens for creative portraits. It is a very good dual purpose lens given its small and lightweight form factor.”
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Photo by Albert Kennedy. Sony Alpha 7 IV. Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master. 1/3200-sec., f/1.4, ISO 100
Naomi Jane Atherton
“The 24mm focal length is such a sweet spot for both astro and landscapes, so having this as a prime is very handy. It’s amazingly sharp, and a small and lightweight lens to have on hand. When the sun sets and the stars are visible, I’m always reaching for this lens to make astro magic.”
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Photo by Naomi Atherton. Sony Alpha 7R III. Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master. 30-sec., f/2.5, ISO 320
Arletta Fussell
“My preferred lens for adventures, especially if I’m traveling light and only bringing my running vest. This is my must have lens, as I can use it for both landscape and portrait photography. I prefer a wider lens to capture as much of the landscape as possible, as I want the viewer to feel like they were there when the photo was taken. Having the extra Fstop ensures that my photos are properly exposed in the dark forests of the Pacific Northwest. This lens is compact, lightweight, and super sharp — everything I need for a trail run or day hike.”
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Photo by Arletta Fussell. Sony Alpha 7 III. Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master. 1/2500-sec., f/2.2, ISO 100
Michael Eastwell
“Another great documentary style lens I use for when 35mm isn’t wide enough. In the right setting I love to shoot this at 1.4 for maximum impact!”
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A forester kangaroo being conscious assessed by the Bonorong Wildlife Hospital team in Tasmania. Photo by Michael Eastwell. Sony Alpha 1. Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master. 1/250-sec., f/1.4, ISO 500
Beata Bogdanova
“In terms of gear, this is the best investment I’ve made. This wide angle lens is a beast. The quality and construction of this lens is amazing and it’s relatively small and light considering it’s a 24mm f/1.4 lens. I use it to capture wider scenes and landscapes without having to worry about distortion. Above all, thanks to its aperture of f/1.4 it performs exceptionally well in low light and helps me to capture incredible blue hour or night photography.”
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Photo by Beata Bogdanova. Sony Alpha 7 III. Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master. 1/800-sec., f/1.8, ISO 125
David Le
“The 24mm is quite a specific lens in my wedding day kit. It really only comes out when the 35mm isn’t quite wide enough or where space is limited. Great for tiny churches/set ups and large group shots. I also use the 24mm for venue wide detail shots.”
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Photo by David Le. Sony Alpha 7 IV. Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master. 1/80-sec., f/4, ISO 100
Jason Morris
“This is my main talking head lens for my YouTube work in my studio. It is the perfect field of view and amazing image quality even wide open at f/1.4.”
Read more in What’s In My Bag: The Dream Kit For Video Creation.
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Scott Howes
“This lens is a luxury for me. I find myself using it quite a bit for video nowadays, but every time I use it, I’m reminded of how good it is. The 24mm focal length is just perfect.”
Read more in What’s In My Bag: A Full Pack Of G Masters For Travel & Adventure Storytelling.
Photo by Scott Howes. Sony Alpha 7 III. Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master. 1/25-sec., f/1.4, ISO 250
To add this sharp prime to your kit, purchase the 24mm f/1.4 G Master.
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