Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM vs Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM and Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM.

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Product
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Name Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL1224GM SAL55200/2
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Release Year 2020 2009
Release Date 2020-07-07 2009-05-18
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 2998 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Mount Sony E Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Micro Motor
Focus Method Internal Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm 95 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,14 0,29
Aperture
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Construction 17 elements  /  14 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Nano AR II ED glass element
Focal Length
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Focal Length 12-24 mm 55-200 mm
Zoom Range 12 mm 145 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 F2.8 GM
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 98 mm 72 mm
Length 137 mm 85 mm
Weight 847 gr 305 gr
Other
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter N/A 62 mm
Lens Hood Included (Solid Construction) Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ALC-SH102
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A