Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM vs Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye

Both are Sony E lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Sony · 2020

FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM

f/2.8847 g

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Laowa

8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye

f/2.8MF

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Pick the Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM if

You need more reach: 24mm vs 15mm at the long end
Our notes say it suits: Astrophotography, architecture and interiors, dramatic landscapes

Pick the Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye if

You want a wider view: 8mm vs 12mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.16 m vs 0.28 m
You want bigger close-ups: 0.23× vs 0.14× maximum magnification

Spec differences

13 differences

Specifications that differ between the Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM and the Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye
	Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM	Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye
Brand	Sony	Laowa
Type	Wide Zoom	Fisheye
Format	Full frame	not listed
Focal length	12-24mm	8-15mm
Weight	847 g	not listed
Length	137 mm	not listed
Diameter	97.6 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	0.28 m	0.16 m closer
Max magnification	0.14×	0.23× larger
Aperture blades	not listed	9
Optical design	not listed	13 elements / 9 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	Manual focus
Released	2020	not listed

3 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Sony E both
Max aperture: f/2.8 both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM

An f/2.8 ultra-wide zoom for full-frame E-mount covering 12-24mm. The bulbous front element prevents screw-in filters, so filters are handled at the rear or with a holder.