Looking to shoot wide underwater with your Sony mirrorless camera? Whether you're shooting reefscapes, models, or split shots the Sony FE 12-24mm F/4 G lens can be a great option.
Compared to the f/2.8 GM version of this lens, the f/4 G lens is smaller, lighter, and you likely won't notice any image difference underwater. It's also almost US$1000 cheaper - a savings that can be invested in something that will have a bigger impact on your underwater photography - strobes!
Looking to get some more perspective? Compare this lens with two of our other favorites in our list of Top 3 Best Lenses for Sony Full Frame Mirrorless Underwater.
Sony a7R III • 12mm • 1/125 • f/11 • ISO 160 © Steve Miller
Sony a7R III • 12mm • 1/100 • f/7.1 • ISO 800 © Steve Miller
Sony a7R III • 13mm • 1/100 • f/4 • ISO 1250 © Steve Miller
Sony a7R III • 12mm • 1/125 • f/11 • ISO 160 © Steve Miller
Sony a7R III • 12mm • 1/125 • f/11 • ISO 160 © Steve Miller
Sony a7R III • 24mm • 1/100 • f/7.1 • ISO 800 © Steve Miller
Sony a7R III • 12mm • 1/160 • f/8 • ISO 800 © Steve Miller
Sony a7R III • 12mm • 1/160 • f/8 • ISO 4000 © Steve Miller
Want to add the Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G lens to your underwater lineup? See our Port Chart to find the port recommendations for your Sony camera.
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Ambassador Steve Miller has been a passionate teacher of underwater photography since 1980. In addition to creating aspirational photos as an ambassador, he leads the Ikelite Photo School, conducts equipment testing, contributes content and photography, represents us at dive shows and events, provides one-on-one photo advice to customers, and participates in product research and development. Steve also works as a Guest Experience Manager for the Wakatobi Dive Resort in Indonesia. In his "free" time he busies himself tweaking his very own Backyard Underwater Photo Studio which he's built for testing equipment and techniques. Read more...
