Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T vs Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T and Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM.
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Product |
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM |
| Name | Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T | Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL24F18Z | SEL1224GM |
Release Date and Price |
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM |
| Release Year | 2011 | 2020 |
| Release Date | 2011-08-24 | 2020-07-07 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 798 USD | 2998 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar 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 E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Micro Motor | No information |
| Focus Method | Internal | Internal |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 16 cm | 28 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,25 | 0,14 |
Aperture |
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM |
| Maximum Aperture | F1,8 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM |
| Construction | 8 elements / 7 groups | 17 elements / 14 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | Nano AR II |
Focal Length |
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar 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 E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM |
| Weather Sealing | No information | Yes |
| Diameter | 63 mm | 98 mm |
| Length | 66 mm | 137 mm |
| Weight | 225 gr | 847 gr |
Other |
Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 49 mm | N/A |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included (Solid Construction) |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH114 | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |