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Sony 12-24mm f/2.8 G Master E-Mount

The Sony 12-24mm f/2.8 G Master E-Mount lands as a solid mid-range camera lense, built around Camera Lenses.

63/100
Solid pick
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Why we rate it

  • Weather sealed
  • Scores 63/100
  • No constant aperture (zoom)
  • No in-lens stabilisation
Score profile

Where the Sony 12-24mm f/2.8 G Master E-Mount wins and loses

Scored against the camera lenses class
DesignOverallValue856363
Design and build
85
Overall spec score
63
Value position
63
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Optics

Focal length min12 mm
Focal length max24 mm

Design and build

Weight565 g
Weather sealedYes

More specs

Aperture min2.8
Head to head

Sony 12-24mm f/2.8 G Master E-Mount vs Sony Sony 16-55mm f/2.8 G Series E-Mount

Highlighted cell = better in that row
DesignOverallValue
Sony 12-24mm f/2.8 G Master E-MountSony 16-55mm f/2.8 G Series E-Mount
 SonySony 12-24mm f/2.8 G Master E-MountThis pageSonySony 16-55mm f/2.8 G Series E-Mount
Overall score63 /10063 /100
Weight565 g494 gBetter
Who it's for

Is the Sony 12-24mm f/2.8 G Master E-Mount right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable camera lense for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need constant aperture (zoom), in which case a higher-tier camera lense is the better call.

Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
good
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Sony 12-24mm f/2.8 G Master E-Mount worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 63/100 against other camera lenses, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 60.

What stands out on the Sony 12-24mm f/2.8 G Master E-Mount?

Its weather sealed stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM Lens Black?

The Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM Lens Black scores 65/100 versus this one at 63/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.