Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*vsSony FE 24mm F2.8 G
E 24mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*
24mm / F1.8
36mm equiv.
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FE 24mm F2.8 G
24mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the E 24mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T* suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 16cm
When the FE 24mm F2.8 G suits you better
- Weight63g lighter, so easier to carry
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
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
- E 24mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*65.5mm long × 63mm diameter
- FE 24mm F2.8 G45mm long × 68mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E 24mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T* | Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 24mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 24mm | 24mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F2.8 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F2.8 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 16cm | 24cm | −0.08m |
| Max magnification | 0.25× | 0.13× | +0.12x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 225g | 162g | +63g |
| Length | 65.5mm | 45mm | +20.5mm |
| Diameter | 63mm | 68mm | −5mm |
| Filter size | 49mm | 49mm | — |
| Released | 2011 | 2021 | −10year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as E 24mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T* relative to FE 24mm F2.8 G.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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E 24mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*
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FE 24mm F2.8 G
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