Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G
Lens for Sony E-mount · Announced May 2017
Official site on electronics.sony.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- Full frame lens
- Ultra-wide
- Wide
Typically $1,898 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
$1,898
at Camera Wholesalers
- Used from
- $1,299.99 at Precision Camera32% under new
- Used, typically
- $1,299.99
- Launch RRP
- $1,700Best new is 12% over
- Zoom range: 12–24mm, Full frame lens
- Max aperture: f/4, Constant through the zoom
- Optical stabilisation: None
- Autofocus motor: DDSSM
- Weight: 565 g
- Weather sealing: Sealed
- Max magnification: 0.14×, Focuses to 0.28 m
FE 12-24mm F4 G overview
The Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G is a 12–24mm f/4 zoom for full-frame cameras on Sony E-mount, announced by Sony in May 2017. 39 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits landscapes and interiors. It is a weaker pick for low light without a tripod and close-ups.
New, it sells for $1,898 to $2,299.99 at the 3 stores we track in the United States that have it in stock; used and refurbished copies start at $1,299.99. It launched at $1,700.
Worth comparing it with the Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM, Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art and Tamron 12-20mm F2.8.
Where to buy the FE 12-24mm F4 G in United States
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Precision CameraLowest used
UsedIn stock
EX+ · Authorized dealer · Sony E version
$1,299.99
Precision Camera
UsedIn stock
EX+ · Authorized dealer · Sony E version
$1,299.99
Precision Camera
UsedIn stock
EX+ · Authorized dealer · Sony E version
$1,299.99
Camera WholesalersBest price
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
Above RRP +12%
$1,898
17% off
$2,298Dodd Camera
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
Above RRP +35%
$2,298
Camera West
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
Above RRP +35%
$2,299.99
Beach Camera
Open boxOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
Above typical used price
$1,399
17% off
$1,699.99Beach Camera
NewOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
Above RRP +4%
$1,773
1% off
$1,792.99Abt
NewOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
Above RRP +35%
$2,298
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Things to know
- 12–24mm zoom, f/4 constant through the zoom.
- Full frame lens; it also fits the mount's APS-C bodies.
- Autofocus (DDSSM motor); no optical stabilisation.
- 565 g; 87 × 117.4 mm; extends as it zooms.
- Focuses down to 0.28 m, up to 0.14× magnification.
- Weather sealed.
- Used, it typically sells for about $1,299.99 in United States (asking prices over 21 days); today from $1,299.99.
Good for
- Landscapes and interiors (12mm-equivalent wide end)
Not the best for
- Low light without a tripod (f/4 at its widest)
- Close-ups (0.14× magnification)
From the FE 12-24mm F4 G's published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest in Australia: about 11% under the US price before shipping and import tax.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United States(you) | $1,898 | $1,299.99 |
| United Kingdom | £1,259≈ $1,685 | £995≈ $1,332 |
| Europe | — | — |
| AustraliaCheapest | A$2,449≈ $1,683 | — |
| Singapore | — | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
Should be worth, used
$1,299.99
Usually $1,299.99 to $1,299.99 · 21 days, 63 listings
Cheapest used today
$1,299.99
About what it usually goes for
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | $1,299.99 | $1,299.99 | $1,299.99 | 6 |
| Oct 2026 | $1,299.99 | $1,299.99 | $1,299.99 | 15 |
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
Videos
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FE 12-24mm F4 G specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 12–24mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 12–24mm (full frame)
- Maximum aperture
- f/4
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Made for
- Full frame
- Elements / groups
- 17 / 13
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Closest focus
- 0.28 m
- Max magnification
- 0.14×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (DDSSM)
- Optical stabilisation
- No
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Internal zoom
- No
- Aperture ring
- No
- Teleconverter compatible
- No
Size & weight
- Weight
- 565 g
- Diameter × length
- 87 × 117.4 mm
- Filter thread
- —
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