The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM and the Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM 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 28-70mm F2.0 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 140mm. The Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM with a length of 137mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM has a larger diameter of 98mm compared to the Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM's 93mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM and Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM and the Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM 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 12-24mm F2.8 GM weighs 847g, 7% (71g) lighter than the Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM's weight of 918g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM and the Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM 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 28-70mm F2.0 GM has a focal range of 28-70mm and
2.5X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42 - 105mm .
On the other hand, the Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM 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 .
