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Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM Lens

BH #SO122428GM • MFR #SEL1224GM
Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM Lens
Key Features
  • E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • Three XA Elements, Two Super ED Elements
  • Nano AR II and Fluorine Coatings
Comprising a range of ultra-wide fields of view, the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM is an E-mount zoom characterized by an impressively bright and versatile design. Ideal for landscape, nature, architecture, and interior applications, the lens's constant f/2.8 maximum aperture and advanced optical design make it a perfect choice for working in difficult shooting conditions while still offering well-corrected imagery.
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Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2
  • 3Advanced G Master Optics
  • 4Fast Focusing and Intuitive Handling
  • 5Durable and Practical Design
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Ultra-Wide, Ultra Versatile
Comprising a range of ultra-wide fields of view, the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM is an E-mount zoom characterized by an impressively bright and versatile design. Ideal for landscape, nature, architecture, and interior applications, the lens's constant f/2.8 maximum aperture and advanced optical design make it a perfect choice for working in difficult shooting conditions while still offering well-corrected imagery.
Advanced G Master Optics
  • As part of Sony's esteemed G Master series, this lens is designed to achieve notably high resolution and sharpness through the correction of a wide variety of spherical and chromatic aberrations.
  • Bright f/2.8 constant maximum aperture benefits working in difficult lighting conditions and also affords increased control over depth of field.
  • Nano AR Coating II has been applied to reduce surface reflections, flare, and ghosting for increased contrast and color rendering in strong lighting conditions. This updated coating is better suited for larger, curved elements and is especially adept at minimizing internal reflections.
  • Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when employing shallow depth of field techniques.
  • Three XA (extreme aspherical) elements and one standard aspherical element are incorporated into the optical design, which features superior surface precision for effective control over astigmatism, field curvature, coma, distortion and other spherical aberrations for a high degree of sharpness and accurate rendering.
  • Two Super ED elements and three ED elements are featured in the lens design and help to reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity and color neutrality.
  • Floating focusing system divides the focus group into two separately controlled groups and helps to maintain consistently clear optical performance throughout the zoom and focus ranges.
Fast Focusing and Intuitive Handling
  • An XD Linear Motor system uses four separate motors—two per focusing group—along with an internal focusing design to provide quick, quiet, and precise autofocus and tracking performance.
  • Linear Response manual focus control offers more natural handling and an AF/MF switch is located on the lens barrel for tactile control over this setting.
  • A focus hold button is present on the lens barrel for intuitive tactile control and rapid access to select settings.
  • Minimum focusing distance of 11" is available throughout the zoom range.
Durable and Practical Design
  • Dust- and moisture-sealed design better permits working in inclement conditions and rubberized control rings benefit handling in colder temperatures.
  • Fluorine-coated front element resists dust, moisture, and fingerprints and is easy to clean.
  • Integrated petal-shaped lens hood helps to block stray light from causing lens flare and also affords some physical protection to the front element.
  • Filter holder is incorporated at the rear of the lens, within the lens mount, and accepts cut gel filters and a filter cutting template is included.

Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
12 to 24mm
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
Gel Filter (Rear)
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
122° to 84°
Minimum Focus Distance
11.02" / 28 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.14x
Optical Design
17 Elements in 14 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
9, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
Gel Filter (Rear)
Dimensions (ø x L)
3.84 x 5.39" / 97.6 x 137 mm
Length at Maximum Extension
5.39" / 137 mm
Weight
1.86 lb / 847 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.92 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.8 x 5.6 x 5.1"

Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM Reviews

Ants made a nest inside dust and moisture resistant lens

By Daneel
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-21

Hi, Lens description has bullet dust and moisture resistant construction. My lens became a nest for ants, after a few weeks on a hotel couch, nonetheless it was stored in original bag and with both caps on. This happened because of a triple design mistake: 1) bag Velcro is not tight 2) inner cap diameter is much wider that outer hood diameter and there is no solid rubber gasket (difference a few mm) 3) similar slot width is between the hood and front glass. So ants easily got to lens internals and indwelled the lens. Now from time to time an ant get out of the shady slot. How such design could get a budge dust resistant even if ants can get inside?!

Absolutely Fantastic!

By Stanley
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-12-21

I purchased the lens as to go to landscape & astrophotography lens. It does not disappoint! I have the Sony Alpha 71V and I have made 20 X 24 prints showing very sharp and crisp corners. Stars show as round dots. Superb astrophotography lens. The lens was very expensive but when considering that it is also a superb landscape lens and serves my uses well, it was a wise purchase. I will not need to expand to purchase Sony's wide angle primes. This lens fills the bill well.

Add this to your inventory

By Charles
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-12-18

Mostly landscape, and Astro

Special Glass For Special Purposes

By Roberto
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-07

heavy, solid, professional build. if i am not holding it, i like to keep it clipped on the hip for discrete and easy access. it is not a lens you want swinging around on your body on a leash or dangling from a rapid release style of strap. you must be aware of the front element at all times. astro/architecture/landscape = yes yes yes if you find yourself in situations where you need ultra wide coverage on assignment - journalistic/docu style work where you are shadowing your subject(s) - this lens will provide you with 100% coverage. perfect for the most up close and personal moments. and sports...in my experience, this lens is a must have for fan and player coverage (at any level). getting super close and shooting as wide as possible, you will create distinct images that only a lens like this can produce. it is one of my favorite lenses to shoot with for these reasons.

Love it!

By Ted
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-10-07

Crazy expensive, but the kids dont really need eat three meals a day anyway! : ) Kidding aside, so far I am very impressed!

Wonderful for landscape astrop

By John
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-07-16

Fabulous lens for astrophotography.

Greatest wide angle lens ever!!

By Hajimeinc
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-14

I absolutely adore this lens. It makes it had to look at another wide angle lens the same. 12-24 is perfect before going into the single digits of wide lenses and those get weird. When I go on my photo hikes I love the 12-24 for being able to get everything in the same shot whether it's photo or video. If I had to say one flaw of this is, it's not great for one handed vlogging gets kind of heavy for that.

Great lense

By Sothea
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-17

Build material, quality and the efficiency of the shot is great. Love to have it in my camera bag

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