Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM vs Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM and Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G.

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Product
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
Name Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL1224GM SEL24F28G
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
Release Year 2020 2021
Release Date 2020-07-07 2021-03-23
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 2998 USD 598 USD
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Lens Type
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
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 FE 24mm F2.8 G
Mount Sony E Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Linear motor
Focus Method Internal Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm 18 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,14 0,19
Aperture
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 7
Optics
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
Construction 17 elements  /  14 groups 8 elements  /  7 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Nano AR II 1 ED + 3 aspherical elements
Focal Length
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
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 FE 24mm F2.8 G
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 98 mm 68 mm
Length 137 mm 45 mm
Weight 847 gr 162 gr
Other
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
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-SH165
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A