Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM vs Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM and Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS.

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Product
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Name Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL1224GM SEL35F18
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Release Year 2020 2012
Release Date 2020-07-07 2012-09-12
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 2998 USD 423 USD
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Lens Type
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Mount Sony E Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Stepper Motor
Focus Method Internal Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm 30 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,14 0,15
Aperture
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 7
Optics
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Construction 17 elements  /  14 groups 8 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Nano AR II 2 aspherical elements
Focal Length
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Focal Length 12-24 mm 35 mm
Zoom Range 12 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 98 mm 63 mm
Length 137 mm 45 mm
Weight 847 gr 155 gr
Other
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter N/A 49 mm
Lens Hood Included (Solid Construction) Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ALC-SH112
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A