Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM vs Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM and Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM.

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Product
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM
Name Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL1224GM SEL24F14GM
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM
Release Year 2020 2018
Release Date 2020-07-07 2018-09-20
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 2998 USD 1398 USD
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Lens Type
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 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 F2.8 GM
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Linear Motor
Focus Method Internal Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm 24 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,14 0,17
Aperture
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,4
Diaphragm Blades 9 11
Optics
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM
Construction 17 elements  /  14 groups 13 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Nano AR II XA (Extreme Aspherical) + ED elements, Nano AR coating
Focal Length
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM
Focal Length 12-24 mm 24 mm
Zoom Range 12 mm 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 FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 98 mm 75 mm
Length 137 mm 92 mm
Weight 847 gr 445 gr
Other
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter N/A 67 mm
Lens Hood Included (Solid Construction) Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ALC-SH154
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A