Page 112 - Smart Photography

LENS Mahesh Reddy
REVIEW

Aperture: f/7.1
Darkening of corners was visible at all available at an MRP of INR 1,39,990. Shutter Speed: 1/4sec
ISO: 200
apertures at the 12mm (widest-end) Considering prices of competitive
setting. Flare and ghosting could be models of similar focal range, I feel
seen in shots that included the sun that the cost is at par. |SP
but we did not notice any chromatic
aberration. Distortion too was well
controlled. We did not notice any Design and Build Quality 16/20
barrel or pincushion distortion worth
mentioning. Autofocus was silent as FINAL SCORE
well as quick but that also depends on Key Features 17/20
the camera body.

Value for Money Ergonomics 17/20 81%
The Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G is

KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Performance
Mount: Sony E-mount Autofocus 4/5 PLUS MINUS
Format: 35mm full-frame
Sharpness 4/5 • Sharp images • Darkening fo
Focal length: 12-24mm
Aperture Range: f/4 -22 Distortion Control 4.5/5 • Lightweight corners
Construction: 17 elements in 13 groups
Angle of View: 122-84 degrees Aberrations 4/5 VERDICT
Aperture blades: 7, Circular Darkening of
Min. focussing distance: 0.28m (0.92 feet) Corners 3/5 Though not a GM-series lens, the
Max. magnification: 0.14x G-series Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 is a
Extra features 4/5 fine performer. It is light in weight,
Filter: Not attachable
Smart Photography February 2018 Image stabilisation: In camera body Sub-Total 23.5/30 and provides the most sought-after
reasonably well built, quick to autofocus
Teleconverter: 1.4x and 2x available
7.5/10
Value for Money
focal length for those interested in
Hood: Fixed, petal-shape
landscapes, interior, or working in any
Dia x length: 87 x 117.4mm ( 3-1/2 x 4-5/ 8”)

112 Weight: 565g cramped up spaces. Best Buy!
www.smartphotography.in