Sony 12-24mm f2.8 GM

12-24mm GM SONY lens

The SONY 12-24mm GM f2.8 Lens, comprising a range of ultra-wide fields of view, is a bright and versatile zoom that is characterized by its wide range and bright design. With a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8, this lens is ideal for working in available lighting conditions and controlling the depth of field to isolate the subject. Its advanced optical design includes a number of XA, aspherical, Super ED and ED elements, which combine to reduce a variety of aberrations and distortions for a high degree of sharpness, accurate representation and remarkable color accuracy. An updated Nano AR Coating II has also been applied, which suppresses glare and ghosting for higher contrast when working in bright, backlit light conditions.

• Complementing the optics is an XD linear motor system that uses four separate focus motors to deliver especially quiet, accurate and fast autofocus performance. A floating focus design is also employed that helps maintain consistent results across the entire focus range, from 11" to infinity. The lens also has a dust- and moisture-sealed design and a fluorine-coated front lens element to allow shooting in inclement weather conditions and there's a built-in petal-shaped sunshade to block stray light and physically protect the front element.
• As part of SONY's esteemed G Master series, this lens is designed to achieve remarkably high resolution and sharpness by correcting a wide variety of spherical and chromatic aberrations. In addition, these lenses feature robust and intuitive physical designs to benefit photography and film applications.
• The versatile ultra-wide-angle zoom is designed for mirrorless cameras SONY full-frame E-mount, however, it can also be used on APS-C models where it provides an equivalent focal length of 18-36mm.
• The bright constant maximum aperture f/2.8 benefits working in difficult lighting conditions and also offers greater control over depth of field.
• Three XA (extreme aspherical) elements and a standard aspherical element are incorporated into the optical design, which features superior surface precision for effective control over astigmatism, field curvature, coma, distortion, and other spherical aberrations for a high degree of sharpness and accuracy. representation.
• Two Super ED elements and three extra low dispersion elements are featured in the lens design and help reduce chromatic aberrations and color stripes to improve clarity and color neutrality.
• Nano AR Coating II has been applied to reduce surface reflections, flares and ghosting to increase contrast and color reproduction in bright lighting conditions. This updated coating is more suitable for larger curved elements and is especially skilled at minimizing internal reflections.
• The floating focus system divides the focus group into two separately controlled groups and helps maintain consistently clear optical performance throughout the zoom and focus range.
• An XD linear motor system uses four separate motors, two per focus group, along with an internal focus design to provide fast, quiet, and accurate tracking and autofocus focus. This design also contributes to a more natural and intuitive linear response manual focus control and an AF/MF switch is located on the lens body for tactile control over this setting.
• A focus hold button is present on the lens body for intuitive touch control and quick access to selected settings.
• The minimum focusing distance of 11" is available over the entire zoom range.
• The dust- and moisture-sealed design allows better working in inclement conditions and the rubber control rings benefit handling in colder temperatures.
• The fluorine-coated front element resists dust, moisture and fingerprints and is easy to clean.
• The nine-blade rounded diaphragm contributes to a pleasant bokeh quality when using shallow depth of field techniques.
• The integrated petal-shaped sunshade helps prevent stray light from causing flashes in the lens and also provides some physical protection to the front element.
• The filter holder is built into the back of the lens, inside the lens holder, and accepts cut gel filters and a filter cutting template is included.