Fred Miranda wrote:
When my copy arrived yesterday - the first thing I noticed was how compact and light it was for a lens with a fast 12-24mm range while the build and operation felt similar to my other GM lenses.
The size increase is not negligible though. A year or two ago when I posted samples from the then class-leading Sigma 14/1.8, many users commented that despite the IQ the lens was just too big and heavy to be practical. Yet here we are with the Sony zoom coming in at 97.6 x 137 mm (847g) versus the Sigma 14/1.8 at 95.4 x 126 mm (1170g) according to the BH specs. The Sony is actually larger in both dimensions, and although it's about 300g lighter, I'm not sure it would be that noticeable considering total weight of either lens plus camera.
Personally I don't mind carrying larger lenses if IQ warrants it (as it does in this case), but I don't think we're in the realm of compact lenses anymore with this one.
Aug 18, 2020 at 07:47 PM
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