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Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM Review

Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM

Main Features

  • 12-24mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 847g.
  • Diameter: 98mm
  • Length: 137mm
  • Max Magnification:0.14x
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Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM Overview

Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM is an Auto Focus (AF) Ultra-Wideangle Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Sony E mount cameras.

Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM is a member of Sony's GM series of lenses. GM stands for G Master and represents the top of the line lenses on the Sony E mount line-up. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.

GM Series Lenses in Sony E Mount
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Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Lens Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
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Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM Lens Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM
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35mm FF 460gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM Lens Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
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35mm FF 778gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM Lens Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
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35mm FF 524gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mount

Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM is compatible with cameras that have Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A7 IV, Sony ZV-E10 and Sony A1.

Focal Range

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 an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 18 - 36mm.


Weather Sealings

Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM is a weather sealed lens which provides an extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have an effective protection, you have to pair the Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM with a weather sealed camera body such as Sony A7 IV, Sony A1 and Sony A7c.

Optical Image Stabilization

Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.14x . 0.14x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Aperture

Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 12mm all the way to the 24mm .

Lens Hood

Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM Lens
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM Lens Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM
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35mm FF 460gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM Lens Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
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35mm FF 680gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art Lens Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art
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35mm FF 795gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G Lens Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G
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35mm FF 565gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM Lens Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
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35mm FF 524gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G Lens Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G
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35mm FF 353gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS Lens Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS
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APS-C / DX 225gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD Lens Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD
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35mm FF 335gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

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Pros and Cons of Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM


PROs
Weather Sealed
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Fast and Bright at Wide end
Fast and Bright at Tele end
Constant f2.8 Aperture throughout the range
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
Lens Extents while focusing
Pricey
Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM Alternatives in Sony E Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G Lens Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G
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APS-C / DX 178gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G Lens Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G
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35mm FF 565gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art Lens Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art
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35mm FF 795gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD Lens Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD
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35mm FF 335gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sony
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount Sony E
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 12-24mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 2.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Special Elements Nano AR II

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance unknown
Max Magnification 0.14X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type unknown
Focus Method Internal
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 847g
Diameter 98mm
Length 137mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread Unknown
Filter Notes Rear insert filter
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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