Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM vs Samyang AF 24-60mm f/2.8

Both are Sony E lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Sony · 2020

FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM

f/2.8847 g

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Samyang

AF 24-60mm f/2.8

f/2.8494 gLinear motor

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

You want a wider view: 12mm vs 24mm at the wide end
Our notes say it suits: Astrophotography, architecture and interiors, dramatic landscapes

Pick the Samyang AF 24-60mm f/2.8 if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 353 g lighter (494 g vs 847 g)
You need more reach: 60mm vs 24mm at the long end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.18 m vs 0.28 m
You want bigger close-ups: 0.27× vs 0.14× maximum magnification
You want a compact lens: 102 mm vs 137 mm long

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM and the Samyang AF 24-60mm f/2.8
	Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM	Samyang AF 24-60mm f/2.8
Brand	Sony	Samyang
Type	Wide Zoom	Zoom
Focal length	12-24mm	24-60mm
Weight	847 g	494 g lighter
Length	137 mm	102 mm shorter
Diameter	97.6 mm	78 mm slimmer
Filter thread	not listed	72 mm
Min focus distance	0.28 m	0.18 m closer
Max magnification	0.14×	0.27× larger
Aperture blades	not listed	9
Optical design	not listed	14 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	Linear motor
Weather sealing	not listed	Yes
Released	2020	not listed

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

Mount: Sony E both
Format: Full frame 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.