Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM

The ultimate ultra-wide constant f/2.8 zoom lens

Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM
85/100
LENS SCORE
Features 18
Performance 19
Durability 18
Price 12
Usability 18
Brand Sony
Model SEL1224GM

Key Features

OPTICS Three XA elements and one aspherical element for extreme corner-to-corner sharpness
APERTURE Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture across the entire zoom range
AUTOFOCUS Four XD Linear Motors for fast, quiet, and precise AF tracking
COATING Nano AR Coating II to minimize flare and ghosting
DESIGN Dust and moisture resistant design for professional reliability
DIAPHRAGM 9-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh rendering
FOCUS Internal focusing system with a minimum focus distance of 0.28m
ELEMENTS 17 elements in 14 groups including Super ED and ED glass
FILTER Rear-mounted filter slot for gel filters
CONTROL Customizable focus hold button and AF/MF switch
WEIGHT 847g lightweight design for its class
COMPATIBILITY Full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras
BUILD Fluorine coating on front element to repel water and oil

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✓ Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

How-to Use Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Ultra-wide angle zoom
Focal Length 12-24mm
Aperture Range f/2.8 - f/22
Elements/Groups 17/14
Min Focus Distance 0.28m (0.92ft)
Max Magnification 0.14x
Diaphragm Blades 9 (circular)
Focus Motor 4x XD Linear Motors
Filter Type Rear gel filter holder
Weather Sealing Dust and moisture resistant
Weight 847g
Dimensions 97.6 x 137 mm