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Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM Lens Compared to the Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM Lens
| Specifications | Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM Lens | Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2020 | 2015 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 17/14 | 16/11 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 122° – 84° | 126°05' - 84° |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 117°10' - 74° | |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 95°10' - 53° | |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-22 | f/4-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 29.9 oz (847g) | 41.7 oz (1180g) |
| Actual Weight | 30 oz (849g) | 41.1 oz (1165g) |
| In-Use Weight | 30 oz (849g) | 41.1 oz (1165g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.84 x 5.39” (97.6 x 137mm) | 4.25 x 5.2” (108 x 132mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.84 x 5.67” (98 x 144mm) | 4.28 x 5.57” (108.7 x 141.5mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 5.67” (144mm) | 5.57” (141.5mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / N | N / N |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.84 x 0” (97.5 x 0mm) | 4.28 x 2.28” (108.7 x 57.9mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 5.67 - 5.67” (144 - 144mm) | 5.57 - 5.57” (141.5 - 141.5mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.83” / 0.94” (21mm / 23.9mm) | 0.63” / 0.76” (16mm / 19.2mm) |
| Filter Size | n/a | |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Quad XD Linear | Ring USM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 140° | 106° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 11.02” / 10.51” (280mm / 267mm) | 11.02” / 11.81” (280mm / 300mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 10.51” (267mm) | 10.2” / 10.2” (259mm / 259mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.14x | 0.16x |
| Magnification Range with 12mm Ext Tube | 0.73-0.53x | |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 70° | 70° |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / Integrated | Y / Integrated |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / N |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / Padded Nylon | Y / LP 1424 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 11mm = 1.66' 12mm = 1.75' 14mm = 1.98' 16mm = 2.21' 18mm = 2.43' 20mm = 2.64' 24mm = 3.02' | |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 11mm = 509mm 12mm = 533mm 14mm = 604mm 16mm = 675mm 18mm = 741mm 20mm = 804mm 24mm = 920mm | |
| Review | Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM Lens | Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM Lens |
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