Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G vs Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G and Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM.
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Product |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM |
Name | Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G | Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SEL1224G | SEL1224GM |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM |
Release Year | 2017 | 2020 |
Release Date | 2017-05-17 | 2020-07-07 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
Last known price | 1773 USD | 2998 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM |
Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens | Wide Angle Lens |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Piezoelectric | No information |
Focus Method | Internal | Internal |
Closest Focusing Distance | 28 cm | 28 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,14 | 0,14 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM |
Maximum Aperture | F4 | F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM |
Construction | 17 elements / 13 groups | 17 elements / 14 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | Aspherical, ED & Super ED elements, Nano AR & fluorine coatings | Nano AR II |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM |
Focal Length | 12-24 mm | 12-24 mm |
Zoom Range | 12 mm | 12 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM |
Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
Diameter | 87 mm | 98 mm |
Length | 117 mm | 137 mm |
Weight | 565 gr | 847 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM |
Filter Type | Not possible to have Filter | Drop-in Filter |
Filter Diameter | N/A | N/A |
Lens Hood | Included (Solid Construction) | Included (Solid Construction) |
Lens Hood SKU | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |