Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T vs Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM

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Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Name Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL24F18Z SEL1224GM
Release Date and Price
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Release Year 2011 2020
Release Date 2011-08-24 2020-07-07
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 798 USD 2998 USD
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Lens Type
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Mount Sony E Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micro Motor No information
Focus Method Internal Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 16 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25 0,14
Aperture
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Construction 8 elements  /  7 groups 17 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information Nano AR II
Focal Length
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Focal Length 24 mm 12-24 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Weather Sealing No information Yes
Diameter 63 mm 98 mm
Length 66 mm 137 mm
Weight 225 gr 847 gr
Other
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 49 mm N/A
Lens Hood Included Included (Solid Construction)
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH114 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A