Lens Details
Sony
FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM
$2,999~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: April 23, 2021
Highlights
- Full-frame 12-24mm f/2.8 zoom for Sony E, ideal for sweeping vistas and tight interiors.
- A bright f/2.8 aperture supports low-light work and subject separation through the zoom range.
- Weather-sealed against dust and moisture, a dedicated aperture ring for video and manual control, and it is moderately sized at 847g.
Who it's for
The Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM is a 12-24mm f/2.8 zoom lens — a wide-angle option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Landscapes, interiors and architecture — a wide 12mm field of view.
- ✓Outdoor and travel use — a weather-sealed build.
12-24mm
Focal Length
f/2.8
Max Aperture
Full-Frame
Coverage
−
Stabilized
847g
Weight
−
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Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 12-24mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 17 |
| Optical Groups | 13 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 11 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Angle of View | 122° – 84° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − |
Focus
| Autofocus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | XD Linear |
| Focus Limiter | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 21 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.14x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | No |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | Yes |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $2,999 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | − |
| Diameter | 97.6mm |
| Length | 137.1mm |
| Weight | 847g (1.87 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
