Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM vs Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G Detailed Comparison

Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM vs Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G

Lens to replace

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Wideangle Zoom | Sony E

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Wideangle Zoom | Sony E

Reasons to choose Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM over Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G

Max Aperture - Wide	2.8 vs 4	faster lens at wide
Diaphragm Blades	9 vs 7	better Bokeh

Reasons to choose Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G over Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM

Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM vs Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM	Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G
Brand	Sony	Sony
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	CHECK PRICE	CHECK PRICE
Lens Type	Wideangle Zoom	Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	12-24mm	12-24mm
Image Stabilization	No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	-	No
Zoom Lock	-	No
Zoom Ratio	2.0X	2.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F4
Min Aperture		F22
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	7
Optics
Optical Elements	unknown	17
Optical Groups	unknown	13
Special Elements	Nano AR II	Aspherical, ED & Super ED elements, Nano AR & fluorine coatings
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	unknown	0.28m
Max Magnification	0.14X	0.14X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	unknown	Piezoelectric
Full Time Manual		Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Unknown	No
DoF Scale	Unknown	No
Distance Scale	Unknown	No
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	847g	565g
Diameter	98mm	87mm
Length	137mm	117mm
Materials	Unknown	Aluminum alloy
Weather Sealing	Yes	Yes
Filter Thread	Unknown	Unknown
Filter Notes	Rear insert filter	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	Unknown	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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