We put the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 G Master ultra-wide zoom lens to the test to see if it's worth the hefty price tag.
This lens is perfect for anyone wanting to shoot wider — great for photojournalistic work and concerts. Being able to shoot at 12mm may not be necessary for most people. Still, the ultra-wide focal length gives you the freedom to shoot almost anything you'd like, making it incredibly versatile. If you are a full-time professional photographer and have the budget for this lens, it would be a perfect addition to your kit to use alongside a 24-70mm and a 70-200mm.
One downside of the fixed petal hood is that the longer part of the hood will only cover the lens in landscape shooting, so if you try to take portrait orientation shots in the rain, you'll struggle to keep the glass dry. That said, we can confirm that it is very well weather-sealed, having used it for shooting on a wet, windy and stormy day in the Lake District, England.
The 12-24mm lens has four XD linear motors to provide fast, precise tracking and autofocus. In Sony's words, it also features 'a new Nano AR Coating II which suppresses internal reflections that can cause flare and ghosting for clear, crisp imagery'. They claim you can shoot straight into the sun with this lens, creating beautiful sunbursts without causing any lens flare.
This lens is also amazing at tracking subjects and the autofocus is just brilliant. You can get incredibly close to your subject, although sometimes the eye autofocus struggles at 12mm if the subject is far away, but the lens will effortlessly switch to face tracking, performing very well. Overall a very responsive lens when it comes to autofocus, as expected from a Sony G Master.Sony 12-24mm f/2.
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