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Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G Lens for Sony E

SKU: ISO1224E MFR: SEL1224G
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Key Features

  • Capture stunning landscapes with the Sony FE 12-24mm lens' ultra-wide 122° angle of view.
  • Enjoy consistently bright, high-resolution images across the entire zoom range at f/4.
  • The 12-24mm G Lens is compact and lightweight, making it perfect for travel photography.
  • Achieve sharp, clear images with advanced optics and minimal distortion using this lens.
  • Its responsive autofocus ensures you never miss a shot, ideal for fast-moving subjects.
  • Create dramatic perspectives and unique compositions with this ultra-wide zoom lens.
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Mike W : What is the main difference in performance between this lens and G version.   I know the other is  f2.8. and cost more, but wondering how this compares in performance?
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?MICHELLE T : I want to be able to take big group photos that has tight space and film videos.LAUREN C : I need it for shooting real estate interiorsMILT L : Excellent range to cover most of my real estate photography needs.JASON C : It's as wide as the GM version but costs $1300 less. With wide angle lens, you can use slower shutter so F/4 instead of F/2.8 is not an issue (at least doesn't worth $1300 extra to me). I have never used this lens before, hopefully I get a brand new, good one. Fingers crossedCONNIE D : Real estate photosThomas A G : Real estate photographyEdwin G : I presently use the SEL1018 f/4 on my A7s but this lens will be better. It will be great for Milky Way captures. But will replace my Rokinon 12mm and 14mm and my old Voigtlander 12mm with Voigtlander adapter and maybe my SEL1018. So for travel all you need is two lenses SEL1224G and the SEL24240.

Reviews about this item

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2023-03-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome lens

I have always lusted after a really good wide angle lens and on changing my Nikon kit recently to the Sony A7 iv, was wanting a wide angle as I am doing more landscape and with a trip to the Arctic upcoming. I tested a number of wide angle options and the 16mm, 18mm, 200mm, just did not quite do it. The 12mm at the bottom end of the range is incredible. I have regularly wanted to photograph landscape and building when I simply cannot get far enough back, this lens does it. Also for wide landscape it works well.

Ian B.

2022-01-06T07:37:34

Rated 5 out of 5

BEST ultra wide angle lens for Sony a7 series.

This is THE best ultra wide angle lens for the Sony a7 line. Beautiful optics, clear and crisp with zero distortion, especially near the edges.

LEONARD T.

2021-12-30T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Perfect super wide!

Coming I from nikon, this replaces my old sigma 8-16mm - its fast enough for extreme sports and street/architecture and feels a lot more professional than others, not so much distortion and the verticals aren't a problem, can suck for lens flate, but its a super wide so more my problem for not checking for it, especially when using flash.

PhilipProcter

2021-09-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect lens for getting closer to things

I bought this lens for taking picture's in museums and other areas where it's useful to be able to take a closeup of something or to encompass the whole item at very close range. This lens is a fantastic addition to my collection and expands my capabilities of taking shots both indoors and outside, a very worthwhile investment.

Del25

2020-08-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sperb Optics

I have used this daily for a month now. It is light, compact, extremely sharp with only minor fall off towards the far edges - and a joy to use.

DDShiplake

2020-05-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Quality results!

Possibly my favourite lens!! It is well made, robust and produces excellent results in some challenging situations.

Nigel23

2020-04-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens to use in limited space.

I've had this lens for one month. Works well up close. Works well in low light. I've taken handheld pictures after dark. Focuses fast and precise. Not too heavy to lug around all day. I usually hand carry my camera, and even when hanging from its leash, it doesn't feel too heavy. It allows you to take pictures of entire structures, even when you're in a tight spot. You can photograph people from head to toe from just a few feet away and take portraits from just inches. You need to have the budget to buy this lens, but if you can afford it, it's worth it.

Rich_in_Lukang

2020-03-12T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Extremely useful and versatile lens

I bought this for a photographic travel holiday in Asia and, with the 24 - 70mm +70 - 200mm it gives a full range of focal lengths in three lenses. It is light and sharp.

GlasseyePhotography

2019-11-17T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Even great for night photography

Had this lens for more than a year now and it replaced the Canon 11-24mm f4 Canon. I just lost 1 mm in the wide angle side but gained in reduced size and weight. Surprised about the quality for night photography at 12 mm, f 4, 30 seconds and ISO 4000 with tripod. Stars showed not noticeable comma of at the edge of the frame using Sony a&RIII.

Edward1013

2019-07-31T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Solid Sony does it again

I’ve had the lens about two months now and I’m very please with the photographic results.

Rubadubman

2019-07-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Landscapes to Close-Ups

I have had this lens for several months and I love it. It's super wide and you can use it for many kinds of photography. It has very little distortion at 12mm, but most surprisingly, you can use it up close. The specs say that its minimal focus distance is just under 12 inches, but I found that you can use it down to about 5 inches and still get a very clear image. It's almost a macro at this distance. The only drawback so far is that the auto focus struggles in low light. That's not unexpected, but it is a bit tricky to overcome. I suggest that if you are new to a super wide lens, you should experiment with shooting close up to some of your favorite subjects. This style of shooting will draw a lot of character out of faces and objects that appear flat with other lenses. Also, ask for advice from more experienced photographers and you will get a lot more enjoyment out of this wonderful lens.

joe e.

2019-06-11T03:11:17

Rated 5 out of 5

A Special Lens for Special Purposes

This is certainly a large & heavy lens, but then again so is every lens in this category. Well built, and (of course) works great on native Sony FE bodies. Surprisingly sharp wide open. This is a specialist lens, so not very versatile, but if you need 12mm, this is the best way to get it!

Nicholas T.

2019-04-17T11:13:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Great kit

Overall this is a great kit! The lens is an amazing lens. It's so sharp throughout all f stops. And the ultrawide field of view allows for some very creative photos and great perspectives. The lens cap holder is a great little add on as well as the cleaning kit. The cleaning kit is awesome. The only thing I don't really think I have a use for is the lens shade. Other than that it's a perfect kit!

SHAWN H.

2019-04-02T08:24:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Phenomenal lens, wish it was faster.

This lens has been phenomenal for sports photography. Not quite as fast as I would like only being an F4 but the 12mm is wide and doesn't give that fisheye distortion. I would pay extra to have this in a 2.8.

Steven T.

2019-01-21T17:25:02

Rated 4 out of 5

Sharp and solid

F4 is fine, given the wide-angle nature of this lens. The only down -side is the lack of filter thread. And it’s expensive.

Chris A.

2019-01-10T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing clarity

Awesome edge to edge clarity. Outstanding landscape pictures

Yankeedawg1

2018-12-19T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Good value for money for this kind of zoom lense.

I found this lense is smaller than other zoom lense of same range, cheaper with acceptable quality. However, it is difficult to find a filter for it.

dwkl

2018-11-15T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Light and works great but beware of gray market

I am very please with the performance of this lens and with its relatively light weight. It allows me to carry two lenses on long trips which was problematic previously. However, I received a non US version. So, beware.

Skipper64

2018-10-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sony is the world leader in lens

Had this Len for bout 2 months all i can tell you is......it is wide catch detail like no other lens . check out my gallery on Instagram @trapboifuse

Trapboifuse

2018-08-28T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Nice optics. Big & heavy.

This lens is enormous and weighs a ton. Can't complain about what it does though. Takes mighty nice photos. Just be aware that it's big & heavy.

EddysEng

2018-08-21T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Quite good

It is the choice if you want the widest native lens for your sony. It has some flare, but its ok...

DarioC

2018-07-06T12:13:20

Rated 5 out of 5

Sharp, super wide

Really impressed with this lens for landscape photos. Good sharpness edge to edge and no more distortion than you would expect with this focal range.

Henry H.

2018-06-05T13:30:34

Rated 4 out of 5

the only option for sony e mount

very good lens but a lota distortion and sharpness deteriorates 'sharply' at corners.

jerry k.

2018-06-01T16:14:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice product

This lens was supposed to replace my 16-35/4. There are many situations when 16mm just isn’t wide enough. And at 24 zoom end I could just crop to 35 mm if needed. It is sharp, feels light relative to its size. Well balanced on FF body. My only complaint is bulging front element which does not allow protection by filters. For me, protective filters are part of the lens. They sacrificed themselves many times in the past to save my lenses. Can’t help thinking if Sony, the current leader in pushing the envelope could not come up with some innovative solution. Like the hood that would have a thread for filters. At wide end, the lens stretches people off the center of the frame a lot. For landscape and architecture it is fine. For general use the 16-35 is then preferable. It is also smaller, less conspicuous than this one. But I already got used to what 12-24 can do. So I decided to keep both.

VLADO H.

2018-05-22T15:15:24

Rated 5 out of 5

great lens

great lens. wide range . Was my second sony lens after nifty fifty.

inta g.

2018-05-04T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

The best wide angle

Purchased 2 weeks ago at a superb price and the lens hasn't been taken of my A7III since.

alanealing

2018-04-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens for architecture landscape work

The ultra wide angle FE 12-24mm lens is great for architecture, real estate or landscape photography, where a faster apeature may not be enssential. The lens produces sharp/contrasty images with minimal distrotion (when corrected in post) The AF is fast and acurate and is of the silent type with no noise when motor is working. Slightly pricy but it's the one of the few (or maybe the only) native lens option that you'll have for 12mm coverage.

Linkmodo

2018-03-23T19:03:59

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Lens !

Nicely built lens and sharp. Glad to have a native lens for Sony now.

Joann W.

2018-03-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Superb lens and light too

I'd been wanting this length of zoom for a while and coming from Canon I was used to the heavy glass of their equivalent lens so I was very nicely surprised when it arrived and it's so much lighter. It's optics are superb and I'm so pleased to have made the purchase. It's a great lens to have in your arsenal and I'm looking forward to seeing what I can produce with it on future assignments.

ParadisePh0t0

2018-03-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Superb lens and light too

I'd been wanting this length of zoom for a while and coming from Canon I was used to the heavy glass of their equivalent lens so I was very nicely surprised when it arrived and it's so much lighter. It's optics are superb and I'm so pleased to have made the purchase. It's a great lens to have in your arsenal and I'm looking forward to seeing what I can produce with it on future assignments.

Disey74

Sony 12-24mm f/4 G Specifications

General

General

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  • Brand

    Sony

  • Lens Series

    None

  • Color

    Black

  • Lens Type

    Wide Angle Zoom

  • Lens Mount

    Sony E (APS-C)

  • Format Compatibility

    35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Closest Focus Distance

    11.02" / 28 cm

  • Focal Length

    12-24mm

  • Angle Of View

    122 - 84

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    Not Applicable

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/4

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/22

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.14x

  • Filter Size

    NA

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    17 Elements / 13 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    7, Rounded

  • Dimensions Diameter x Length

    3.43 x 4.62" (87 x 117.4 mm)

  • Weight

    1.24 lb / 565 g

Features

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  • Image Stabilization

    None

  • UPC Code

    027242906112

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Designed For Use With:

  • Sony a7R IV
  • Sony a7S III
  • Sony a7 II
  • Sony a7 III
  • Sony a7 IV
  • Sony A7C
  • Sony a7C II
  • Sony a7CR
  • Sony a7R II
  • Sony a7R III
  • Sony a7R V
  • Sony a9
  • Sony a9 II
  • Sony a9 III
  • Sony Alpha 1
  • Sony ZV-E1
  • Sony A7
  • Sony A7R
  • Sony a7S
  • Sony A7S II

Compatible With Restrictions:*

* If using a APS-C Lens on a Full Frame Camera OR Full-Frame Lens on a APS-C Camera then Image sensor will be narrowed down to APS-C size.

  • Sony A3000
  • Sony a5000
  • Sony a5100
  • Sony A6000
  • Sony a6100
  • Sony a6300
  • Sony a6400
  • Sony a6500
  • Sony a6600
  • Sony a6700
  • Sony NEX C3
  • Sony NEX-3
  • Sony NEX-5
  • Sony NEX-5R
  • Sony NEX-5T
  • Sony NEX-6
  • Sony NEX-7
  • Sony NEX-F3
  • Sony ZV-E10
  • Sony ZV-E10 II

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About Sony 12-24mm f/4 G

FEATURED REVIEWS

Superb lens and light too

By ParadisePh0t0

I'd been wanting this length of zoom for a while and coming from Canon I was used to the heavy glass of their equivalent lens so I was very nicely surprised when it arrived and it's so much lighter. It's optics are superb and I'm so pleased to have made the purchase. It's a great lens to have in your arsenal and I'm looking forward to seeing what I can produce with it on future assignments.

FANTASTIC SHARP ULTRA-WIDE ZOOM LENS!

By Christoph_65

My first ultra wide zoom in this focal length. In the past I have only used ultra wide primes. The biggest drawbacks with ultra wide lenses is the tendency for flare and ghosting. This lens at all focal lengths has very little if any, even shooting into the sun. The images are so sharp corner to corner and has amazing clarity and contrast. I shoot mainly stills, but it has a wider throw for manual focus video if that's your thing. The light weight body of the lens makes it a wonderful lens to...

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Sony 12-24mm Lens

Ultra-Wide for Dynamic Spatial Expression

This compact 12–24 mm ultra-wide-angle zoom lens features the shortest focal lengths available in any full-frame E-mount lens, with stunning corner-to-corner G Lens resolution at all apertures. It is an excellent choice for dynamic landscape and architecture photography. Outstanding mobility and quiet, fast, precise autofocus make it ideal for shooting movies as well as stills.

Ultra-Wide for Dynamic Spatial Expression
High resolution at ultra-wide angles

Refined ultra-wide-angle optics capture expansive scenes with outstanding resolution and clarity.

A new design significantly reduces overall length and front element size while maintaining the highest possible optical performance. And it weighs a mere 20 ounces (565 grams).

Covering the widest range available in any full-frame E-mount lens, the FE 12-24mm F4 G zoom offers unprecedented expressive potential for landscapes, cityscapes, architecture, and other expansive subjects. Refined ultra-wide-angle optics capture sweeping scenes with dynamic perspectives plus outstanding resolution and clarity.

Excellent corner-to-corner resolution

Excellent corner-to-corner resolution

Four aspherical elements in an innovative optical design effectively suppress optical aberrations that can be problematic in wide-angle lenses. This lens achieves excellent resolution that is fully consistent with the G Lens concept throughout its zoom range.

Super ED glass

Super ED glass

One Super ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element and three ED glass elements are strategically deployed to minimize chromatic aberration. Effective reduction of chromatic aberration contributes to improved sharpness and clarity throughout the image area.

Fast, quiet AF for stills and movies

Fast, quiet AF for stills and movies

This lens features an advanced inner-focus mechanism driven by Sony's Direct Drive SSM (DDSSM) system for fast, accurate AF lock-on as well as smooth, quiet operation.

Fingertip control and high reliability

Fingertip control and high reliability

A customizable focus hold button provides extra control versatility, while dust and moisture resistant design means reliable operation even in challenging conditions.

Clarity and contrast in any light

Clarity and contrast in any light

Sony's original Nano AR Coating suppresses spurious reflections that can cause flare and ghosting in backlit and other challenging lighting situations, for consistently high contrast and clarity. Freedom from flare over a wide range of incident light angles provides greater framing and composing flexibility. (1. Nano AR Coating / 2. Glass / 3. Transmitted light)

Compact, lightweight and mobile

Compact, lightweight and mobile

A refined optical design significantly reduces the overall length of the lens barrel as well as the diameter of the front element size while maintaining the highest possible optical performance at all focal lengths and aperture settings. Compact dimensions and low 20-ounce (565-gram) weight make this lens ideal wherever portability and mobility are required.

Advantages for movie recording
With a constant F4 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range this lens makes it possible to achieve consistent exposure. Advanced AF with outstanding speed and precision contributes to reliable subject tracking at wide angles for impressive movie perspectives.

Smooth, versatile operation
A customizable focus hold button that can be assigned other functions adds an extra margin fingertip control, and an AF/MF switch sets the lens's operating mode to suit the situation. Manual mode focusing is fast and responsive with almost unnoticeable lag.

High reliability in harsh conditions
The overall design of this lens is dust and moisture resistant for extra protection and reliable operation in challenging environments. Shoot with confidence in light rain or windy conditions.

Integrated lens hood

A built-in lens hood effectively blocks incident light that might cause flare and ghosting, maintaining optimum clarity and contrast even at the lens's widest angles. The supplied lens cap slips right over the built-in hood.

Integrated lens hood

Features

  • Ultra wide-angle zoom with excellent corner-to-corner resolution and clarity at all apertures
  • Compact, lightweight design maximizes E-mount mobility
  • Fast, quiet, precise focus drive
  • Constant F4 maximum aperture offers brightness for stills and movies
  • 7-blade circular aperture contributes to beautiful bokeh
  • Customizable focus hold button and other advanced operation features, plus dust and moisture resistant design
  • Premium optics; 4 aspherical, 1 Super ED, 3 ED glass elements
  • Direct Drive Supersonic Wave Motor for fast, quiet, precise focus
  • Nano AR Coating dramatically reduces flare and ghosting
  • Dust and moisture resistant for robust reliability
  • Super ED and ED glass w/ multi‐coating reduces chromatic aberration
  • Instant auto/manual focus selection via an AF/MF switch

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months for parts and 3 months for labor.

Key Features

  • Capture stunning landscapes with the Sony FE 12-24mm lens' ultra-wide 122° angle of view.
  • Enjoy consistently bright, high-resolution images across the entire zoom range at f/4.
  • The 12-24mm G Lens is compact and lightweight, making it perfect for travel photography.
  • Achieve sharp, clear images with advanced optics and minimal distortion using this lens.
  • Its responsive autofocus ensures you never miss a shot, ideal for fast-moving subjects.
  • Create dramatic perspectives and unique compositions with this ultra-wide zoom lens.

What's in the box:

  • Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G Camera Lens
  • Front Lens Cap (Dedicated)
  • ALC-R1EM Rear Lens Cap
  • Lens Case
  • Sony 1 Year Limited Warranty