Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T vs Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T and Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G.

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Product
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
Name Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL24F18Z SEL24F28G
Release Date and Price
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
Release Year 2011 2021
Release Date 2011-08-24 2021-03-23
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 798 USD 598 USD
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Lens Type
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
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 24mm F2.8 G
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micro Motor Linear motor
Focus Method Internal Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 16 cm 18 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25 0,19
Aperture
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
Construction 8 elements  /  7 groups 8 elements  /  7 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 1 ED + 3 aspherical elements
Focal Length
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
Focal Length 24 mm 24 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 24mm F2.8 G
Weather Sealing No information Yes
Diameter 63 mm 68 mm
Length 66 mm 45 mm
Weight 225 gr 162 gr
Other
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 49 mm 49 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH114 ALC-SH165
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A