Sony FE 12-24mm F4 GvsSony FE 16mm F1.8 G
FE 12-24mm F4 G
12-24mm / F4
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FE 16mm F1.8 G
16mm / F1.8
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Which to choose
When the FE 12-24mm F4 G suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 12-24mm in a single lens
When the FE 16mm F1.8 G suits you better
- Brightness2.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight261g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 15cm
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 F4 G117.4mm long × 87mm diameter
- FE 16mm F1.8 G75mm long × 73.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G | Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 12mm | 16mm | −4mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 24mm | 16mm | +8mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F1.8 | 2.3 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F1.8 | 2.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 28cm | 15cm | +0.13m |
| Max magnification | 0.14× | 0.25× | −0.11x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 11blades | −4blades |
| Weight | 565g | 304g | +261g |
| Length | 117.4mm | 75mm | +42.4mm |
| Diameter | 87mm | 73.8mm | +13.2mm |
| Filter size | — | 67mm | No data |
| Released | 2017 | 2025 | −8year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 12-24mm F4 G relative to FE 16mm F1.8 G.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 12-24mm F4 G
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FE 16mm F1.8 G
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