Sony G Master SEL1224GM 12-24mm

Sony G Master SEL1224GM 12-24mm

Sony
70 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8

Nikon
91 Overall Score

Scores

Professional
Sony
71
Nikon
89
Macro
Sony
81
Nikon
88
Budget
Sony
74
Nikon
85
Street
Sony
58
Nikon
84
Portrait
Sony
48
Nikon
84
Video Cinema
Sony
67
Nikon
82
Landscape
Sony
71
Nikon
79
Wildlife Sports
Sony
67
Nikon
73
Travel
Sony
61
Nikon
70

Specifications

Sony G Master SEL1224GM 12-24mmNikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min12 mm17 mm
Focal Length Max24 mm28 mm
Elements1713
Groups1411
Aspherical Elements4★3
ED Elements5★3
CoatingNano AR Coating IIMulti-Coated
Aperture
Max Aperturef/22f/2.8
Min Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountSony ENikon Z
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.85 kg0.45 kg★
Filter Thread—67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeXD Linear Motors★Stepping Motor
Stabilization✓★✗
Focus
Min Focus Distance280 mm190 mm★
Max Magnification1:71:5.26

Pros & Cons

Sony G Master SEL1224GM 12-24mm

  • Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average build (21st percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8

  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8

Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports