12-24mm f4

[Paradox.db.3]

I'm confused by the wording of some comparison websites with this lens. Some say it will not focus to infinity. I want to use this lens for landscape photography. What does "not focus to infinity" mean when it comes to focusing on something a few hundred meters away? What's the difference between that, and the clouds in the background (which would pretty much be infinity with this lens)? Can anyone help?

I really don't want to buy the G Master version. So this lens would be used for both landscape and interior photography. Thank in advance for any help!

[Paradox.db.3]

After reading another review on the lens as it pertains to landscape photography, I think I understand that it will not "autofocus" to infinity due to the distant objects being so small on the sensor. I manually focus anyway, so perhaps I may have answered my own question.

[Pieter]

On 5/27/2024 at 1:14 AM, Paradox.db.3 said:

I'm confused by the wording of some comparison websites with this lens. Some say it will not focus to infinity.

Never heard of this with this lens. Care to share a reference? As far as I know this lens focusses to infinity just fine.

[tadwil]

Me too!  My Rokinon 14mm f2.8 PK mount reaches infinity shortly past 3m, I'd imagine a 12mm focal length would reach infinity around 3m or less.

[Paradox.db.3]

3 hours ago, Pieter said:

Never heard of this with this lens. Care to share a reference? As far as I know this lens focusses to infinity just fine.

The website compares both the f4 and the f2.8 versions side by side, and if you scroll down a bit, it shows a check mark beside the f2.8 for infinity focus, and an x beside the f4. It's so strange... Below is the link.

https://versus.com/en/sony-fe-12-24mm-f-2-8-gm-vs-sony-fe-12-24mm-f-4-g

[Pieter]

There's so much wrong information in that link you sent that I wouldn't trust any of it.

[Paradox.db.3]

I was very confused by the information on that site. Anyway, thanks again for the insight.

[MikeInOr]

MY 12-24/4 lens is one of my favorites.  It auto focuses just fine at infinity.  I think you are either misunderstanding the article or the article has incorrect information.