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Sony FE SEL1224G 12-24mm

★★★★★ 4.5 (45)

A constant f/4 aperture across its 12-24mm range and a moisture-resistant build with Nano AR Coating for flare suppression make this full-frame lens a versatile wide-angle tool. The 7-blade circular diaphragm delivers surprisingly smooth bokeh for an ultra-wide zoom, all in a portable 565g body. It’s best suited for landscape and architectural shooters who require durable weather sealing and sharp, low-distortion optics on location.

Focal length 12-24mm
Aperture f/4
Mount Sony E
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 565 g
af type Direct Drive SSM (DDSSM)
lens type zoom
Sony FE SEL1224G 12-24mm lens
67 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong optical (97th percentile) 97th
  • Strong af (95th percentile) 95th
  • Strong versatility (73th percentile) 73th
  • Strong aperture (72th percentile) 72th

Cons

  • Below average macro (8th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q3 '17: 4.8★ · 5 reviewsQ4 '17: 4.0★ · 3 reviewsQ1 '18: 4.8★ · 4 reviewsQ2 '18: 4.6★ · 5 reviewsQ3 '18: 4.3★ · 3 reviewsQ4 '18: 3.7★ · 3 reviewsQ1 '19: 4.5★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '19: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ3 '19: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '19: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '20: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '20: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '20: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '21: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '21: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '22: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '23: 5.0★ · 1 review53453323211211111Q3 '17Q1 '18Q3 '18Q1 '19Q3 '19Q1 '20Q3 '20Q4 '21Q1 '23
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Based on 39 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 94.5
Bokeh 70.3
Build 47.3
Macro 8.2
Optical 97
Aperture 71.8
Versatility 72.9
Social Proof 57.9
Stabilization 35.9

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Type zoom
Focal Length Min 12
Focal Length Max 24
Elements 17
Groups 13
Aspherical Elements 4
ED Elements 4
Coating Nano AR Coating

Aperture

Max Aperture f/4
Min Aperture 4
Constant Yes
Diaphragm Blades 7

Build

Mount Sony E
Format full-frame
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 0.6 kg / 1.2 lbs

AF & Stabilization

AF Type Direct Drive SSM (DDSSM)
Stabilization No

Focus

Max Magnification 0.14x

vs Competition

Spec Sony FE SEL1224G 12-24mm Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Focal Length 12-24mm 16-300mm 18-300mm 28-400mm 50-200mm 18-135mm
Max Aperture f/4 f/3.5 f/3.5 f/4 f/2.8 f/3.5
Mount Sony E Sony E Fuji X Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds Canon EF-S
Stabilization false true true true true true
Weather Sealed true true false true true false
Weight (g) 565 615 92 726 655 515
AF Type Direct Drive SSM (DDSSM) HLA VXD linear motor STM linear motor STM
Lens Type zoom zoom zoom zoom telephoto zoom
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Sony FE SEL1224G 12-24mm 94.570.347.38.29771.872.957.935.9
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare 54.984.658.385.998.977.599.67899
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare 98.275.596.487.874.377.599.283.181.1
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare 86.678.450.881.29771.898.983.198.2
Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare 98.286.454.622.895.984.188.365.996.3
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare 86.675.546.633.279.877.5967892.5

Price

Value & Pricing

From MX$32,999 1 offers across 1 retailers
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MX$32,999

Usage Scores

Macro (47.4)Overall (67.3)Budget (72.1)Street (72)Travel (60.7)Portrait (75.8)Landscape (74.3)Professional (87.2)Video Cinema (78.1)Wildlife Sports (74.5)

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