Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G vs Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G and Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS.
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Product |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
| Name | Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G | Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL1224G | SEL100400GM |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
| Release Year | 2017 | 2017 |
| Release Date | 2017-05-17 | 2017-04-19 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 1773 USD | 2498 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
| 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 F4 G |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Piezoelectric | Linear Motor |
| Focus Method | Internal | Internal |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 28 cm | 98 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,14 | 0,35 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 100 mm F5,6 at 400 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
| Construction | 17 elements / 13 groups | 22 elements / 16 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | Aspherical, ED & Super ED elements, Nano AR & fluorine coatings | Two ED, one super ED element. Fluorine-coated front element. |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
| Focal Length | 12-24 mm | 100-400 mm |
| Zoom Range | 12 mm | 300 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Yes
Optical SteadyShot |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Length | 117 mm | 205 mm |
| Weight | 565 gr | 1395 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
| Filter Type | Not possible to have Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | N/A | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included (Solid Construction) | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | N/A | ALC-SH151 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
