Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G vs Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G and Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G.
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Product |
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
| Name | Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G | Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL20F18G | SEL1224G |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
| Release Year | 2020 | 2017 |
| Release Date | 2020-02-25 | 2017-05-17 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 898 USD | 1773 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens | Wide Angle Lens |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Linear Motor | Piezoelectric |
| Focus Method | Internal | Internal |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 19 cm | 28 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,22 | 0,14 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
| Maximum Aperture | F1,8 | F4 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
| Construction | 14 elements / 12 groups | 17 elements / 13 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 2 aspherical + 3 ED elements, Nano AR coating | Aspherical, ED & Super ED elements, Nano AR & fluorine coatings |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
| Focal Length | 20 mm | 12-24 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
12 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 20mm F1.8 G |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 74 mm | 87 mm |
| Length | 85 mm | 117 mm |
| Weight | 373 gr | 565 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Not possible to have Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 67 mm | N/A |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included (Solid Construction) |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH162 | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
