Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM Lens (SEL1224GM)

The Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM is a premium ultra-wide-angle zoom lens designed for full-frame E-mount cameras. Part of Sony’s G Master series, it delivers exceptional sharpness, edge-to-edge clarity, and beautifully rendered bokeh, making it ideal for landscape, architectural, interior, and astrophotography applications. Its constant f/2.8 maximum aperture allows for creative control in low light and shallow depth-of-field effects, while the lens’s advanced optical design ensures minimal distortion even at extreme wide angles.

G Master Optical Excellence

• Three XA (extreme aspherical) elements and one standard aspherical element minimize spherical aberration, astigmatism, field curvature, and coma, resulting in edge-to-edge sharpness.

• Two Super ED and three ED elements reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing for accurate color reproduction and clarity.

• Nano AR Coating II effectively suppresses flare, ghosting, and internal reflections for high contrast and true-to-life colors, even in bright, backlit conditions.

• Rounded nine-blade diaphragm produces smooth, natural bokeh, useful for emphasizing subjects even in wide-angle compositions.

• Floating focus system divides the focus group into two separately controlled elements, maintaining optimal optical performance throughout the focus range.

Fast and Precise Autofocus

• XD Linear Motor system with four motors (two per focusing group) delivers quick, quiet, and accurate autofocus, ideal for fast-moving subjects or video work.

• Internal focusing keeps the lens length constant while focusing, aiding balance on gimbals or tripods.

• Linear Response manual focus provides intuitive manual adjustments.

• AF/MF switch and focus hold button on the lens barrel offer immediate tactile control.

• Minimum focusing distance: 11” across the entire zoom range, enabling close foreground shots with striking perspective.

Practical and Durable Design

• Dust- and moisture-resistant construction ensures reliability in challenging environments.

• Rubberized control rings provide comfortable operation in cold or wet conditions.

• Fluorine-coated front element resists smudges, fingerprints, and dust for easier maintenance.

• Integrated petal-shaped lens hood blocks stray light and adds protection to the front element.

• Rear filter holder accommodates gel filters for creative effects, and a filter-cutting template is included for convenience.

• Compact for an ultra-wide G Master lens, making it practical for travel, architecture, and landscape photography without compromising optical quality.

Creative Applications

• Landscape photography: capture sweeping vistas with minimal distortion.

• Architecture and interiors: maintain straight lines and clarity, even in tight spaces.

• Astrophotography: bright f/2.8 aperture and low aberration design suit night sky imaging.

• Video: smooth internal focus, quiet XD motors, and consistent field of view support professional-quality footage.

• Ultra-wide 12-24mm zoom for full-frame E-mount cameras (18-36mm equivalent on APS-C)

• Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture for low-light and creative depth-of-field control

• G Master optical design with 3 XA, 1 aspherical, 2 Super ED, 3 ED elements

• Nano AR Coating II for reduced flare and ghosting

• Floating focus system for consistent sharpness across zoom and focus ranges

• XD Linear Motor AF system with internal focusing and linear response MF

• Minimum focus distance: 11″

• Dust- and moisture-resistant, fluorine-coated front element, integrated petal hood

• Rear filter holder for gels

This lens is engineered for professional photographers and videographers seeking ultra-wide coverage, extreme optical performance, and versatile usability, whether shooting landscapes, architecture, interiors, or night skies.