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Sony FE SEL1224G 12-24mm
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
Aperture f/4
Mount Sony E
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 565 g
af type Direct Drive SSM (DDSSM)
lens type zoom
67 Overall Score
Price $1,600
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong af (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong versatility (73th percentile) 73th
- Strong aperture (71th percentile) 71th
Cons
- Below average macro (8th percentile)
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Performance
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 | f/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 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony FE SEL1224G 12-24mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 12-24mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 13mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 565 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 655 | 415 |
| AF Type | Direct Drive SSM (DDSSM) | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | telephoto | Wide-Angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony FE SEL1224G 12-24mm | 94.6 | 69.6 | 48 | 8.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 73 | 57.9 | 36 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.3 | 59 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 99.6 | 78 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.9 | 96.6 | 87.7 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.3 | 86.1 | 55.3 | 23.1 | 95.9 | 83.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.4 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 74 | 81.3 |
Price
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