Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G vs Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM

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

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Product
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Name Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL24F28G SEL1224GM
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Release Year 2021 2020
Release Date 2021-03-23 2020-07-07
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 598 USD 2998 USD
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Lens Type
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Mount Sony E Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Linear motor No information
Focus Method Internal Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 18 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,19 0,14
Aperture
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Construction 8 elements  /  7 groups 17 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 ED + 3 aspherical elements Nano AR II
Focal Length
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Focal Length 24 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 24mm F2.8 G
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 68 mm 98 mm
Length 45 mm 137 mm
Weight 162 gr 847 gr
Other
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 49 mm N/A
Lens Hood Included Included (Solid Construction)
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH165 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A