Lens Comparison
Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G vs Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM
Key Differences
- Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G has a better min focus distance (28 cm vs 70 cm).
- Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/4).
- Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G has a better weight (565g (1.25 lb) vs 950g (2.09 lb)).
- Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM has a better aperture blades (11 vs 7).
- Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM has a better max magnification (0.25x vs 0.14x).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 12-24mm | 135mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 17 | 13 |
| Optical Groups | 13 | 10 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 11 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | DDSSM | XD Linear |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 28 cm | 70 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.14x | 0.25x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No | Yes |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,699 | $1,898 |
| Filter Size | − | 82mm |
| Diameter | 87.1mm | 89.5mm |
| Length | 117.4mm | 127.5mm |
| Weight | 565g (1.25 lb) | 950g (2.09 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
