Lens Comparison
Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G vs Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II
Key Differences
- Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II has a better max magnification (0.5x vs 0.14x).
- Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G has a better weight (565g (1.25 lb) vs 794g (1.75 lb)).
- Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
- Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G has a better length (117.4mm vs 149mm).
- Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II has a better min focus distance (26 cm vs 28 cm).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 12-24mm | 70-200mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 17 | 19 |
| Optical Groups | 13 | 13 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | 34° – 12.5° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | DDSSM | XD Linear |
| Focus Limiter | No | Yes |
| AF/MF Switch | No | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 28 cm | 26 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.14x | 0.5x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No | Yes |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | Yes |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,699 | $1,799 |
| Filter Size | − | 72mm |
| Diameter | 87.1mm | 82.2mm |
| Length | 117.4mm | 149mm |
| Weight | 565g (1.25 lb) | 794g (1.75 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | Yes |
