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Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G Lens Compared to the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art Lens
| Specifications | Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G Lens | Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2017 | 2016 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 17/13 | 16/11 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 122° – 84° | 122° - 81.4° |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/4-22 | f/4-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 19.9 oz (565g) | 40.6 oz (1150g) |
| Actual Weight | 19.8 oz (560g) | 40.6 oz (1150g) |
| In-Use Weight | 19.8 oz (560g) | 40.6 oz (1150g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.43 x 4.62” (87 x 117.4mm) | 4.02 x 5.18” (102 x 131.5mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.44 x 4.82” (87 x 122.5mm) | 4.02 x 5.55” (102.1 x 141mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 4.82” (122.5mm) | 5.55” (141mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / Y |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 4.02 x 0” (102.1 x 0mm) | |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 5.55 - 5.55” (141 - 141mm) | |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.73” / 1.08” (18.5mm / 27.4mm) | 0.53” / 0.81” (13.5mm / 20.5mm) |
| Filter Size | ||
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | SSM | HSM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 240° | 135° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 11.02” (280mm) | 9.45” (240mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 9.41” / 10.63” (239mm / 270mm) | 9.33” / 8.78” (237mm / 223mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.14x | 0.20x |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 64° | 67° |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | / |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | N | |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / Integrated | Y / Integrated |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / | Y / Padded Nylon |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 12mm = 1.64' 14mm = 1.86' 16mm = 2.13' 18mm = 2.37' 21mm = 2.70' 24mm = 2.98' |
12mm = 1.76' 14mm = 1.94' 16mm = 2.15' 18mm = 2.38' 20mm = 2.60' 24mm = 2.95' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 12mm = 500mm 14mm = 567mm 16mm = 648mm 18mm = 721mm 21mm = 822mm 24mm = 909mm |
12mm = 535mm 14mm = 591mm 16mm = 654mm 18mm = 724mm 20mm = 791mm 24mm = 899mm |
| Review | Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G Lens | Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art Lens |
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