Ultra-Wide, Fast Zoom Lens for Full-Frame E-Mount Cameras

Overview

The Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM is an ultra-wide, fast zoom lens designed for Sony's full-frame E-mount cameras. As part of Sony's prestigious G Master series, this lens offers outstanding sharpness, exceptional optical performance, and a constant f/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range, making it ideal for landscape, architecture, astrophotography, and creative wide-angle shooting.

Key Features

Ultra-Wide Zoom Range

• 12-24mm Focal Length: Provides an ultra-wide-angle field of view, ideal for capturing expansive landscapes, architectural shots, and tight interiors.
• Constant f/2.8 Aperture: Ensures consistent performance and exposure throughout the zoom range, allowing for excellent low-light capability and depth-of-field control.

Superior Optical Performance

• Advanced Optical Design: Features 17 elements in 14 groups, including three Extreme Aspherical (XA) elements, one Aspherical element, two Super ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements, and three ED glass elements to minimize aberrations and distortions.
• Nano AR Coating II: Reduces flare and ghosting, enhancing contrast and clarity even in challenging lighting conditions.
• G Master Quality: Delivers high resolution, sharpness, and beautiful bokeh, meeting the demanding standards of the G Master series.

Fast and Accurate Autofocus

• XD Linear Motors: Four XD (Extreme Dynamic) Linear Motors provide fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance, ideal for both still photography and video recording.
• Floating Focus Mechanism: Improves AF speed and precision, particularly at close focus distances.

Robust and Professional Build

• Weather-Sealed Design: Dust and moisture-resistant construction ensures reliability in challenging environments.
• Fluorine Coating: Applied to the front element to resist fingerprints, dust, water, oil, and other contaminants, making it easier to keep clean.

Specifications

• Model: Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM
• Mount Type: Sony E-mount (Full-Frame)
• Focal Length: 12-24mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Lens Elements/Groups: 17 elements in 14 groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 9, rounded
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.28 m (0.92 ft)
• Maximum Magnification: 0.14x
• Filter Diameter: Not applicable (rear filter holder)
• Dimensions: 97.6 x 137 mm (3.84 x 5.39 in)
• Weight: 847 g (1.87 lbs)

Additional Benefits

Enhanced Control and Usability

• Customizable Focus Hold Buttons: Located on the lens barrel for easy access, allowing you to lock focus or assign other functions.
• Zoom Lock Switch: Prevents the lens barrel from extending under its own weight when being carried.

Creative Flexibility

• Versatile Wide-Angle Use: Ideal for capturing dramatic perspectives in landscape, architecture, and interior photography.
• Excellent for Video: The smooth and quiet autofocus, combined with the ultra-wide field of view, makes it perfect for dynamic video recording.