Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM vs Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM and Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM |
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS |
| Name | Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM | Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL1224GM | SELP1650 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM |
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS |
| Release Year | 2020 | 2012 |
| Release Date | 2020-07-07 | 2012-09-12 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 2998 USD | 298 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM |
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens | Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM |
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM |
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS |
| 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 | 25 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,14 | 0,21 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM |
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 16 mm F5,6 at 50 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM |
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS |
| Construction | 17 elements / 14 groups | 9 elements / 8 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | Nano AR II | 4 aspherical elements |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM |
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS |
| Focal Length | 12-24 mm | 16-50 mm |
| Zoom Range | 12 mm | 34 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot) |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM |
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 98 mm | 65 mm |
| Length | 137 mm | 30 mm |
| Weight | 847 gr | 116 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM |
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | N/A | 40 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included (Solid Construction) | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
