A Review of the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM Lens

Ultra-wide angle zoom lenses with wide maximum apertures are popular for a variety of uses, ranging from astrophotography to weddings and events work. For Sony shooters looking for professional-level options, there is the FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM, and this excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage. 

Coming to you from The Hybrid Shooter, this great video review takes a look at the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM lens. As a member of Sony's widely respected G Master line of lenses, the 12-24mm f/2.8 has a great range of features, including:

  • Three extreme aspherical elements and one standard aspherical element for less distortion and better sharpness
  • Two Super ED elements and three extra-low dispersion elements for less chromatic aberrations
  • Nano AR Coating II for less flares and ghosting and better contrast 
  • Floating focusing system with two separate groups
  • XD Linear Motor system with four motors for quick and quiet autofocus
  • Minimum focusing distance of 11 inches and focus hold system
  • Dust- and moisture-resistance and fluorine-coated front element
  • Rounded nine-blade diaphragm for smoother bokeh
  • Rear filter holder

Check out the video above for the full rundown. ​​​​​​

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Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.

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