Sony Alpha FE SEL1224G
A constant f/4 aperture across its 12-24mm range and a moisture-resistant build with Nano AR Coating for flare suppression make this full-frame lens a versatile wide-angle tool. The 7-blade circular diaphragm delivers surprisingly smooth bokeh for an ultra-wide zoom, all in a portable 565g body. It’s best suited for landscape and architectural shooters who require durable weather sealing and sharp, low-distortion optics on location.
About This Lens
A constant f/4 aperture across its 12-24mm range and a moisture-resistant build with Nano AR Coating for flare suppression make this full-frame lens a versatile wide-angle tool. The 7-blade circular diaphragm delivers surprisingly smooth bokeh for an ultra-wide zoom, all in a portable 565g body. It’s best suited for landscape and architectural shooters who require durable weather sealing and sharp, low-distortion optics on location.
- Focal length 12-24mm
- Max aperture 4
- Mount Sony E
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 565
- Af type Direct Drive SSM (DDSSM)
- Lens type zoom
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong af (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong versatility (73th percentile) 73th
Cons
- Below average macro (8th percentile) 8th
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile) 34th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 |
| Focal Length Max | 24 |
| Elements | 17 |
| Groups | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 |
| ED Elements | 4 |
| Coating | Nano AR Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 4 |
| Min Aperture | 4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.2 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Direct Drive SSM (DDSSM) |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Max Magnification | 0.14x |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha FE SEL1224G | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Canon L RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM | Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 | Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 12-24mm | 16-300mm | 15-35mm | 56mm | 55mm | 28-200mm |
| Max Aperture | 4 | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/1.7 | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Canon RF | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 565 | 1089 | 840 | 171 | 280 | 413 |
| AF Type | Direct Drive SSM (DDSSM) | HLA | Nano USM | STM | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime | prime | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha FE SEL1224G | 94.1 | 61.6 | 48.6 | 8.4 | 96.9 | 63.3 | 73.2 | 51.4 | 34.2 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 53.3 | 94.4 | 33.8 | 84.5 | 98.9 | 94.5 | 99.7 | 89.6 | 99.1 |
| Canon L RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM Compare | 94.1 | 80.1 | 43.8 | 70.1 | 90.3 | 77.6 | 76.6 | 89.6 | 96.5 |
| Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Compare | 86 | 92 | 85.7 | 94.2 | 69.8 | 91.3 | 34.4 | 89.6 | 79.6 |
| Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z Compare | 86 | 94.4 | 73.1 | 94.5 | 51.1 | 94.5 | 34.4 | 89.6 | 79.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 53.3 | 70.1 | 73.8 | 87.5 | 91.4 | 63.3 | 95.9 | 89.6 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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