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Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM

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Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM

Focal length
12–24 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
847 g
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
28 cm
Length
137 mm
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At a Glance

The 12-24 mm is an ultra-wide zoom for Sony E-mount full frame and keeps a constant f/2.8 aperture across its whole range. That allows shorter shutter times in dim light. The minimum focus distance is 28 cm, and the lens weighs 847 g. It suits landscape, architecture, interiors and night sky work.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Architecture
  • Interiors
  • Night sky

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
12 mm
Max. focal length
24 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
17
Groups
14
Weight
847 g (1.87 lb)
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
28 cm (11.02 in)
Max. magnification
1:7.1 (0.14×)
Length
137 mm (5.39 in)
Diameter
97.6 mm (3.84 in)
Released
August 2020

Manufacturer data: sony.de

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM fit?

The Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM is a full-frame lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 18-36 mm in full-frame terms.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensSony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GMSigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN ArtSamyang / Rokinon AF 14-24mm F2.8 FESony FE 12-24mm F4 G
Focal length12-24 mm14-24 mm14-24 mm12-24 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/4
Weight847 g795 g445 g565 g
Filter diameter––77 mm–
Min. focus distance28 cm28 cm18 cm28 cm
Length137 mm133 mm98.6 mm117.4 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM: FAQ

Does the Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM have autofocus?

Yes, the Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM has autofocus.

Does the Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM have image stabilization?

No, the Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM weigh?

The Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM weighs 847 g. It is 137 mm long with a diameter of 97.6 mm.

How close can the Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM is 28 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 18-36 mm in full-frame terms.

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