Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T vs Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T and Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM.

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Product
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Name Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL24F20Z SEL1224GM
Release Date and Price
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Release Year 2010 2020
Release Date 2010-07-27 2020-07-07
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 2998 USD
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Lens Type
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Mount Sony A Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 19 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,29 0,14
Aperture
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Maximum Aperture F2 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Construction 9 elements  /  7 groups 17 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information Nano AR II
Focal Length
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Focal Length 24 mm 12-24 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
12 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Weather Sealing No information Yes
Diameter 78 mm 98 mm
Length 76 mm 137 mm
Weight 555 gr 847 gr
Other
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 72 mm N/A
Lens Hood Included Included (Solid Construction)
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH110 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A