Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GMvsSony FE 14mm F1.8 GM
FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
12-24mm / F2.8
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FE 14mm F1.8 GM
14mm / F1.8
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Which to choose
When the FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 12-24mm in a single lens
When the FE 14mm F1.8 GM suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight387g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 25cm
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM137mm long × 97.6mm diameter
- FE 14mm F1.8 GM99.8mm long × 83mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM | Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 12mm | 14mm | −2mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 24mm | 14mm | +10mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F1.8 | 1.3 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F1.8 | 1.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F16 | +6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 28cm | 25cm | +0.03m |
| Max magnification | 0.14× | 0.10× | +0.04x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 847g | 460g | +387g |
| Length | 137mm | 99.8mm | +37.2mm |
| Diameter | 97.6mm | 83mm | +14.6mm |
| Released | 2020 | 2021 | −1year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM relative to FE 14mm F1.8 GM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
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FE 14mm F1.8 GM
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