Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G vs Tamron 12-20mm F2.8
Key differences
- —The 12-20mm F2.8 is faster: f/2.8 vs f/4 (≈1.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the 12-20mm F2.8 cost $1 less ($1,699 vs $1,700).
- —For close-ups the 12-20mm F2.8 reaches 0.17× vs 0.14×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 12–24mm
- 12–20mm
- Max aperture
- F4
- F2.8◆
- Weight
- 565g◆
- 570g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 87.0 × 117.4mm
- 90.0 × 119.3mm
- Volume
- 698 cm³◆
- 759 cm³
- Density
- 0.81 g/cm³
- 0.75 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- —
- —
- Min focus
- 0.28m
- 0.18m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.14×
- 0.17×◆
- Elements / groups
- 17 / 13
- 17 / 12
- Aperture blades
- 7
- 12◆
- Focus drive
- DDSSM
- VXD Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2017
- 2026
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,700
- $1,699◆
- Sharpness
- 8.4
- 8.6◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.0
- 7.4◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.2
- 8.6◆
- Flare Resistance
- 7.6
- 8.2◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.4
- 8.6◆
- Value / Size
- 8.0
- 8.6◆
Performance overlay
- FE 12-24mm F4 G
- 12-20mm F2.8
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