Sony has announced a new member of its high-end 'G Master' full-frame lens series: the 12-24mm F2. 8. It's currently the widest F2. 8 constant zoom offered for full-frame, with a hefty price tag to match: $3000.
The 12-24mm is dust and moisture-sealed and weighs in close to two pounds (847g / 1. 9lb to be precise). It's a bit larger than Sigma's 14-24mm F2. 8, measuring 97. 6 x 137mm.
Optical construction includes three XA Extreme Aspheric elements (including the largest that Sony's ever made), two Super ED and three ED elements, as well as one aspherical lens element. Nano AR Coating II is used, along with a fluorine coating. Four XD linear motors move two focus groups – either together or independently – and focusing is silent. The lens uses a nine-blade aperture.
The Sony 12-24mm F2. 8 GM is slated to arrive mid-August and will sell for $3000.
. dpreview.com2020-7-7 17:00