Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM vs Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G
Key differences
- —The FE 12-24mm F4 G is 282g lighter (565g vs 847g).
- —The FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM is faster: f/2.8 vs f/4 (≈1.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the FE 12-24mm F4 G cost $1,300 less ($1,700 vs $3,000).
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 12–24mm
- 12–24mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8◆
- F4
- Weight
- 847g
- 565g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 97.6 × 137.0mm
- 87.0 × 117.4mm
- Volume
- 1025 cm³
- 698 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.83 g/cm³
- 0.81 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- —
- —
- Min focus
- 0.28m
- 0.28m
- Max magnification
- 0.14×
- 0.14×
- Elements / groups
- 17 / 14
- 17 / 13
- Aperture blades
- 9◆
- 7
- Focus drive
- XD Linear Motor (x4)
- DDSSM
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2020
- 2017
- MSRP (USD)
- $3,000
- $1,700◆
- Sharpness
- 9.2◆
- 8.4
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.8◆
- 7.0
- Autofocus Speed
- 9.2◆
- 8.2
- Flare Resistance
- 8.6◆
- 7.6
- Build / Sealing
- 9.2◆
- 8.4
- Value / Size
- 7.2
- 8.0◆
Performance overlay
- FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
- FE 12-24mm F4 G
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