Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T vs Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T and Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G.

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Product
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G
Name Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL24F20Z SEL1224G
Release Date and Price
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G
Release Year 2010 2017
Release Date 2010-07-27 2017-05-17
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 1773 USD
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Lens Type
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G
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 F4 G
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 F4 G
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic Piezoelectric
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 F4 G
Maximum Aperture F2 F4
Diaphragm Blades 9 7
Optics
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G
Construction 9 elements  /  7 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information Aspherical, ED & Super ED elements, Nano AR & fluorine coatings
Focal Length
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G
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 F4 G
Weather Sealing No information Yes
Diameter 78 mm 87 mm
Length 76 mm 117 mm
Weight 555 gr 565 gr
Other
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G
Filter Type Filter Thread Not possible to have 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