Sony FE 8-14mm F3.5 Fisheye G vs Tamron 12-20mm F2.8
Key differences
- —The FE 8-14mm F3.5 Fisheye G is 256g lighter (314g vs 570g).
- —The 12-20mm F2.8 is faster: f/2.8 vs f/3.5 (≈0.6 stops more light).
- —At launch the FE 8-14mm F3.5 Fisheye G cost $99 less ($1,600 vs $1,699).
- —For close-ups the FE 8-14mm F3.5 Fisheye G reaches 0.22× vs 0.17×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 8–14mm
- 12–20mm
- Max aperture
- F3.5
- F2.8◆
- Weight
- 314g◆
- 570g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 63.1 × 82.8mm
- 90.0 × 119.3mm
- Volume
- 259 cm³◆
- 759 cm³
- Density
- 1.21 g/cm³
- 0.75 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- —
- —
- Min focus
- 0.15m◆
- 0.18m
- Max magnification
- 0.22×◆
- 0.17×
- Elements / groups
- 16 / 13
- 17 / 12
- Aperture blades
- 7
- 12◆
- Focus drive
- Linear Motor (x2)
- VXD Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2026
- 2026
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,600◆
- $1,699
- Sharpness
- 8.6
- 8.6
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.2
- 7.4◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.8◆
- 8.6
- Flare Resistance
- 8.8◆
- 8.2
- Build / Sealing
- 8.8◆
- 8.6
- Value / Size
- 7.6
- 8.6◆
Performance overlay
- FE 8-14mm F3.5 Fisheye G
- 12-20mm F2.8
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