Weight
847 g
Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM features f/2.8 main camera.
8 GM weighs 846g more at 847g. Against the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS, weighs 846g more at 847g. Compared to the FE 85mm f/1.8, the FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM weighs 476g more at 847g. The 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T* weighs 287g more at 847g, and the FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS weighs 147g more at 847g.
General info
| Lens type i | Zoom, Wide-angle (49 others) |
| Lens mount i | Sony ESony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM |
| Release date i | 5 years ago07/07/2020 |
| Is weather sealed (splashproof) i | ✔ (469 others) |
| Weight i | 847 g |
| Front Element Doesn't Rotate i | ✔ (476 others) |
| Includes Lens Hood i | ✔ (649 others) |
Optics
| Maximum focal length i | 24 mm (37 others) |
| Minimum focal length i | 12 mm (22 others) |
| Has built in optical image stabilization i | ✖ |
| Maximum angle of view i | 122° (1 other) |
| Minimum angle of view i | 84° (16 others) |
| Magnification i | 0.14x (31 others) |
| Optical zoom i | 2x (35 others) |
Aperture
| Wide aperture (main camera) i | f/2.8 (212 others) |
| Widest aperture at maximum focal length i | f/2.8 (197 others) |
| Aperture blades i | 9 (384 others) |
| Has Rounded Aperture Blades i | ✔ (668 others) |
| Smallest aperture at maximum focal length i | f/22.0 (346 others) |
| Smallest aperture at minimum focal length i | f/22.0 (469 others) |
Focus
| Can Focus To Infinity i | ✔ (702 others) |
| Has Focus Motor i | ✔ (698 others) |
| Has full time manual focus i | ✖ |
| Has a silent focus motor built into the lens i | ✔ (555 others) |
| Minimum focus distance i | 0.28 m (48 others) |
Benchmarks
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Frequently Asked Questions
How heavy is the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM?
At 847 g, the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM is 127% above the category average for weight, ranking #773 out of 815 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the minimum focal length of the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM?
At 12 mm, the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM is 81% below the category average for minimum focal length, ranking #737 out of 817 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the maximum focal length of the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM?
At 24 mm, the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM is 79% below the category average for maximum focal length, ranking #652 out of 817 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the magnification of the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM?
At 0.14x, the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM is 57% below the category average for magnification, ranking #588 out of 768 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the minimum focus distance of the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM?
At 0.28 m, the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM is 54% below the category average for minimum focus distance, ranking #491 out of 811 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the optical zoom of the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM?
At 2x, the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM is 20% below the category average for optical zoom, ranking #301 out of 781 — see ranking camera lens products.
Does the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM have optical image stabilization (OIS)?
No, the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM does not have OIS. This feature is available in 37% of camera lenses.
How does it compare?
How does the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM's weight compare to similar camera lensess?
At 847 g, the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM trails the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (1.04 kg) by 100%.
How does the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM's maximum focal length compare to similar camera lensess?
At 24 mm, the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM trails the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (200 mm) by 88%.
How does the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM's minimum focal length compare to similar camera lensess?
At 12 mm, the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM trails the Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD (90 mm) by 87%.
How does the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM's magnification compare to similar camera lensess?
At 0.14x, the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM trails the Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD (1x) by 86%.
How does the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM's minimum focus distance compare to similar camera lensess?
At 0.28 m, the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM trails the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS (0.96 m) by 71%.
How does the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM's optical zoom compare to similar camera lensess?
At 2x, the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM leads the Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD (1x) by 50%.
How does the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM's aperture blades compare to similar camera lensess?
At 9, the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM trails the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (11) by 18%.