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Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM Lens Compared to the Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G Lens
| Specifications | Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM Lens | Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2020 | 2017 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 17/14 | 17/13 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 122° – 84° | 122° – 84° |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-22 | f/4-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 29.9 oz (847g) | 19.9 oz (565g) |
| Actual Weight | 30 oz (849g) | 19.8 oz (560g) |
| In-Use Weight | 30 oz (849g) | 19.8 oz (560g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.84 x 5.39” (97.6 x 137mm) | 3.43 x 4.62” (87 x 117.4mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.84 x 5.67” (98 x 144mm) | 3.44 x 4.82” (87.4 x 122.5mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 5.67” (144mm) | 4.82” (122.5mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / N | Y / N |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.84 x 0” (97.5 x 0mm) | |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 5.67 - 5.67” (144 - 144mm) | |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.83” / 0.94” (21mm / 23.9mm) | 0.73” / 1.08” (18.5mm / 27.4mm) |
| Filter Size | ||
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Quad XD Linear | SSM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 140° | 240° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 11.02” / 10.51” (280mm / 267mm) | 11.02” (280mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 10.51” (267mm) | 9.41” / 10.63” (239mm / 270mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.14x | 0.14x |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 70° | 64° |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | 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 / Padded Nylon | Y / |
| 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' | |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 12mm = 500mm 14mm = 567mm 16mm = 648mm 18mm = 721mm 21mm = 822mm 24mm = 909mm | |
| Review | Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM Lens | Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G Lens |
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