
IM,Hd311
This
instruction
manual
explains
how
to
use
lenses. Precautions
common
to
all lenses such
as
notes
on use are
found
in
the
separate
"Precautions
before
using".
Be
su
re
to
read
both
documents
before
us
ing
your
lens.
This lens is
designed
for
Sony a camera sys
tem
E-mount
cameras. You
cannot
use
it
on
A-mount
cameras.
The
FE
12-24mm
F2.8
GM
is
compatible
with
the
range
of
a 3Smm
format
image
se
nso
r.
A camera
equipped
with
a
35mm
format
image
sensor can also be set
to
s
hoot
at
APS-C size.
For
details
on
how
to
set
your
camera, refer
to
its
instruction
manual.
For
further
information
on
compatibility,
visit
the
web
site
of
Sony in
your
area,
or
consult
your
dealer
of
Sony
or
local
authorized
se
rvice
facility
of
Sony.
For
Customers
in
the U.S.A.
For
question
regarding
your
product
or
for
the
Sony
Service Center nearest you,
call 1-800-222-SONY (7669).
Supplier's Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name : SONY
Model
: SEL1224GM
Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc.
Address : 16535 Via Esprillo,
San
Diego,
CA
92127
U.S.A.
Telephone
Number:
858-942-2230
This device
complies
with
part
15
of
the
FCC
rules.
Operation
is
subject
to
the
following
two
conditions:
(1)
This device
may
not
cause
harmful
interference,
and
(2)
this
device
must
accept
any
interference
received,
including
interference
that
may
cause
undesired
operation.
Notes on Use
•
Do
not
leave the lens exposed to the sun or a bright
light source. Internal malfunction
of
the camera body
and len
s,
smoke, or a fire may result due
to
the effect
of
light focusing. Ifcircumstances necessitate leaving
the lens in sunlight, be sure
to
attach the lens caps.
• When shooting against the sun, keep the sun
completely out
of
the angle
of
v
ie
w. Otherwise, solar
rays
may
be
concentrated at afocal point inside
the camera, causing smoke
or
afire. Keeping the
sun slightly out
of
the angle
of
v
ie
w may also cause
smoke or a fire.
• When carrying a camera with the lens attached,
always firmly hold both the camera and the lens.
• When the lens cap(s)
is
attached to the lens, grasp the
lens body,
not
the lens cap,
to
carry a camera with the
lens
or
the lens alone.
• This lens
is
not water-proof, although designed with
dust-proofness and splash-proofness
in
mind. Ifusing
in
the rain etc., keep water drops away from the lens.
•
No
filters can
be
attached
to
the end
of
the lens.
• While a camera with the lens attached
is
turned
off, the internal components
of
the lens may
be
put
in
motion. This, howe
ve
r, does not indicate a
malfunction.
Precautions on using a flash
• With certain combinations
of
lens and flash, the lens
may partially block the light
of
the flash, resulting
in
a
shadow at the bottom
of
the picture.
In
such a
case,
adjust the shooting distance before shooting.
Vignetting
• When using the lens, the corners
of
the screen
become darker than the center.
To
reduce this
phenomena
(ca
lled vignetting
),
close the aperture by
1to 2 stops.
mIdentifying
the
Parts
1 Fixed lens
hood
*1
2 Focusing ring
3
Zooming
ring
4 Focal-length scale
5 Focal-length
index
6 Lens
contacts*
2
7 Focus-hold
button
8 Focus-mode
sw
itch
9
Mounting
index
10 Lens
mount
rubber
ring
11
Rear
filter
holder
*1
You
cannot remo
ve
the lens hood.
*2
Do
not
touch the lens contacts.
(gl
Attaching and Detaching
the
Lens
To
attach the lens
(See illustration
m-[I].)
1 Remove
the
rear lens cap and
the
camera
body
cap.
2 Align the white index
on
the lens barrel
with the white index
on
the camera
(mounting index), then insert the lens
into the camera mount and rotate
it
clockwise until
it
locks
.
•
Do
not press the lens release button on the
camera when mounting the lens.
•
Do
not
mount
the lens at
an
angle.
3 Remove the front lens
cap
.
•
Push
in
the tabs on the front lens cap
as
illustrated by the arrows
to
attach or detach the
cap.
To
remove the lens
(See illustration m-[2].)
While holding down the lens release
button
on
the camera, rotate the lens
counterclockwise until it stops, then detach
the lens.
[!] Zooming
Rotate
the
zooming
ring
to
the
desired focal
length.
I!] Focusing
•
The
focus mode switch
of
this lens does not function
with some camera models.
For
further information on compatibility, visit the web
site
of
Sony
in
your area, or consult your dealer
of
Sony
or
local authorized service facility
of
Sony.
To
switch
AF
(auto focus)/
MF (manual focus)
The focus
mode
can be
sw
itched
between
AF
and
MF
on
the
lens.
For
AF
photography,
both
the
camera and lens
should
be set
to
AF.
For MF
photography,
either
or
both
the
camera
or
lens
should
be set
to
MF.
To
set
the
focus
mode
on
the
lens
Slide the focus mode switch to the
appropriate mode,
AF
or
MF
(1)
.
• Refer
to
the camera manuals to set the focus mode
of
the camera.
•
In
MF,
turn the focusing ring
to
adjust the focus
(2)
while looking through the viewfinder, etc.
To
use a camera equipped with an
AF/MF
control button
•
By
pressing the AF/MF control button during
AF
operation, you
can
temporarily switch
to
MF.
• Pressing the AF/MF control button during
MF
operation lets you temporarily switch
to
AF
if
the lens
is
set
to
AF
and the camera
to
MF.
Specifications
Product name
FE
12-24mm
F2
8
GM
(Model name)
(SEL1224GM)
Focal
length (mm)
35mm equivalent
focal length*1 (mm)
Lens
groups-elements
Angle
of
view1*2
Angle
of
view 2*2
Minimum focus*3 (m (feet))
Maximum magnification
(X)
Minimum aperture
Filter diameter
(m
m)
Dimensions (maximum
diameter x height)
(approx., mm (in.))
Mass
(approx., g (oz))
SteadyShot
12-24
18-36
14-17
122
°-84°
99°
-61
°
0.28 (0.92)
0.14
f/22
97.6 X
137
(37/8X51/2)
847
(29
.9
)
No
*1 This
is
the equivalent focal length
in
35mm format
when mounted on
an
Interchangeable
Lens
Digital
Camera equipped with
an
APS-C
sized image sensor.
--------------------
*2 Angle
of
v
ie
w 1
is
the
va
lue for 35mm cameras, and
(El
Using
the
Focus Hold Button
•
The
focus hold button
of
this lens does not function
with some camera models.
For
further information on compatibility, visit the web
site
of
Sony
in
your area, or consult your dealer
of
Sony or local authorized service facility
of
Sony.
Pre
ss
the
focus
hold
button
in
AF
to
cancel
AF.
The focus is fixed
and
you can release
the
shutter
on
the
fixed focus. Release
the
focus
hold
button
while
pressing
the
shutter
button
halfway
to
start
AF
again.
angle
of
view 2
is
the value for Interchangeable
Lens
Digital Cameras equipped with
an
APS-C
sized image
se
nsor.
*3 Minimum focus
is
the distance from the image
sensor to the subject.
• Depending on the lens mechanism, the focal length
may change with any change in shooting distance.
The
focal lengths given above assume the lens
is
focused at infinity.
Included
items
(The
number
in parentheses indicates
the
number
of
pieces.)
------------------
Lens
(1),
Front lens cap
(1),
Rear lens cap
(1),
Iii
Attaching Filters
A rear
filter
holder
can be
found
in
the
product's
mount
opening.
Use
the
following
steps
to
insert
a
commercially-
available,
sheet-type
filter
(gelatin film).
1
Use
a thin-tipped, oil-based pen to trace
the shape
of
the filter template onto the
filter, and then cut along the outside of
the lines.
(1)
2 Insert the filter you cut into the rear filter
holder from the direction
in
(2).
•
In
order
to
avoid contact with the lens when
inserting the filter, we recommend setting the
zooming ring
to
a position other than wide end.
•
Be
careful
not
to
scratch the filter or
get
your
fingerprints on it. When attaching
or
detaching
the filter, we recommend using tweezers
to
hold
the area
in
(3)
.
• Ifyou will
not
be taking pictures
for
a long time,
remove the filter from the rear filter holder.
Filter
template
(1),
Lens case
(1),
Set
of
printed
documentation
Design and specifications are
subject
to
change
without
notice.
(){
and@are
trademarks
of
Sony Corporation.