Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G vs Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G and Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM.
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Product |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM |
Name | Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G | Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SEL1224G | SEL24F14GM |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM |
Release Year | 2017 | 2018 |
Release Date | 2017-05-17 | 2018-09-20 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
Last known price | 1773 USD | 1398 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM |
Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens | Wide Angle Lens |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM |
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 F4 G |
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Piezoelectric | Linear Motor |
Focus Method | Internal | Internal |
Closest Focusing Distance | 28 cm | 24 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,14 | 0,17 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM |
Maximum Aperture | F4 | F1,4 |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11 |
Optics |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM |
Construction | 17 elements / 13 groups | 13 elements / 10 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | Aspherical, ED & Super ED elements, Nano AR & fluorine coatings | XA (Extreme Aspherical) + ED elements, Nano AR coating |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM |
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 F4 G |
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM |
Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
Diameter | 87 mm | 75 mm |
Length | 117 mm | 92 mm |
Weight | 565 gr | 445 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G |
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM |
Filter Type | Not possible to have Filter | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | N/A | 67 mm |
Lens Hood | Included (Solid Construction) | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | N/A | ALC-SH154 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |