Sony G Master SEL1224GM 12-24mm
Sony
70 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sony G Master SEL1224GM 12-24mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 24 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 13 |
| Groups | 14 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 1 |
| Coating | Nano AR Coating II | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.85 kg | 0.29 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | XD Linear Motors★ | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 121 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7 | 1:2.8 |
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)
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.