Sony G Master SEL1224GM 12-24mm

Sony G Master SEL1224GM 12-24mm

Sony
70 Overall Score
vs
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
86 Overall Score

Scores

Macro
Sony
81
Canon
95
Video Cinema
Sony
67
Canon
82
Budget
Sony
74
Canon
79
Landscape
Sony
71
Canon
79
Travel
Sony
61
Canon
78
Professional
Sony
71
Canon
77
Wildlife Sports
Sony
67
Canon
75
Street
Sony
58
Canon
66
Portrait
Sony
48
Canon
49

Specifications

Sony G Master SEL1224GM 12-24mmCanon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min12 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max24 mm70 mm
Elements1715
Groups1412
Aspherical Elements4★2
ED Elements5★2
CoatingNano AR Coating IISuper Spectra Coating (SSC)
Aperture
Max Aperturef/22f/22
Min Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountSony ECanon RF
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.85 kg0.49 kg★
Filter Thread—67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeXD Linear Motors★STM
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops—5.5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance280 mm239 mm★
Max Magnification1:71:4.2

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)

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

  • Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)

Pricing

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM is $2,058 cheaper (2.9x less).

Sony G Master SEL1224GM 12-24mm0.022score per dollar
vs
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM0.079score per dollar

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM offers 3.6x better value for money

Sony G Master SEL1224GM 12-24mm

Best Buy
open-box$1,575
Adorama
$3,148
B&H Photo
$3,148
Best Buy
$3,150
Best Buy
$3,150

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Newegg
$1,090
Adorama
$1,099
B&H Photo
$1,099
Amazon
$1,149
Best Buy
$1,149

Verdict

★ Winner: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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