Sony FE 12-24mm F4 GvsTamron 12-20mm F2.8
FE 12-24mm F4 G
12-24mm / F4
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12-20mm F2.8
12-20mm / F2.8
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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 12-20mm F2.8 suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 18cm
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
- 12-20mm F2.8119.3mm long × 90mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G | Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 12mm | 12mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 24mm | 20mm | +4mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F16 | +6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 28cm | 18cm | +0.10m |
| Max magnification | 0.14× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 565g | 570g | −5g |
| Length | 117.4mm | 119.3mm | −1.9mm |
| Diameter | 87mm | 90mm | −3mm |
| 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 12-20mm F2.8.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 12-24mm F4 G
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12-20mm F2.8
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