The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II and the Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is the longer of the two lenses at 120mm. The Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G with a length of 117mm, is 3mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G's 87mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II and Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II and the Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G weighs 565g, 18% (130g) lighter than the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II's weight of 695g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II and the Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Focal Range
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has a focal range of 24-70mm and
2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 105mm .
On the other hand, the Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G has a focal range of 12-24mm and 2.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 18 - 36mm .
