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

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

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Product
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Name Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL1224GM SAL24F20Z
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Release Year 2020 2010
Release Date 2020-07-07 2010-07-27
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 2998 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Mount Sony E Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Ultrasonic
Focus Method Internal No information
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm 19 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,14 0,29
Aperture
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Construction 17 elements  /  14 groups 9 elements  /  7 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Nano AR II No information
Focal Length
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Focal Length 12-24 mm 24 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 No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Weather Sealing Yes No information
Diameter 98 mm 78 mm
Length 137 mm 76 mm
Weight 847 gr 555 gr
Other
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter N/A 72 mm
Lens Hood Included (Solid Construction) Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ALC-SH110
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A