Sony FE SEL1224G 12-24mm
Combining a versatile 12-24mm focal range with a constant f/4 aperture, this lens delivers sharp results through 4 aspherical and 4 ED glass elements in a compact 565g body. Its dust and moisture-resistant build and Nano AR Coating ensure reliable performance with dramatically reduced flare, even in challenging light. This is best for landscape and architecture photographers who need an ultra-wide, rectilinear zoom that remains portable for extensive field work.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong af (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong versatility (73th percentile) 73th
- Strong aperture (72th percentile) 72th
Cons
- Below average macro (8th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | wide-angle |
| 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 | f/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 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 12-24mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-200mm | 16-85mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Fujifilm X | L-Mount | Nikon F | Panasonic Sigma L |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 565 | 615 | 92 | 413 | 59 | 297 |
| AF Type | Direct Drive SSM (DDSSM) | HLA | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | AF-S | STM |
| Lens Type | wide-angle | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony FE SEL1224G 12-24mm | 93.9 | 69.9 | 46.4 | 7.8 | 97.1 | 71.5 | 72.8 | 57.7 | 35.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.8 | 84.3 | 57.7 | 86.5 | 98.8 | 77 | 99.6 | 83 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 75.2 | 96.3 | 88.4 | 73.5 | 77 | 99.2 | 83 | 80.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.8 | 78 | 73.7 | 89.4 | 90.9 | 71.5 | 95.6 | 75.4 | 99.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.8 | 75.2 | 98.4 | 59.7 | 64.2 | 77 | 94.3 | 88 | 92.3 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 85.5 | 96 | 71.1 | 96.2 | 57.2 | 93.1 | 34.1 | 49.9 | 80.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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