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| Pros | Pros
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| Cons | Cons
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| Launch price | Launch price $1,699 | Launch price $799 |
| Focal length & aperture | Focal length & aperture 12-20mm f/2.8 | Focal length & aperture 50-120mm f/2.8 |
| Mount & coverage | Mount & coverage Sony E, Nikon Z · Full-Frame | Mount & coverage Sony E, Canon RF, Fujifilm X · APS-C |
| Stabilization | Stabilization None | Stabilization Optical IS, 6.5 stops (CIPA) |
| Close focus | Close focus 18–28.2 cm (0.17x) | Close focus 23.1–55.1 cm |
| Autofocus motor | Autofocus motor VXD | Autofocus motor — |
| Weight & size | Weight & size 570g (1 lb 4.1 oz) · 90 x 119 mm (3.54 x 4.69 in) | Weight & size 390g (13.8 oz) · 66.8 x 97 mm (2.63 x 3.82 in) |
| Filter thread | Filter thread — | Filter thread 55mm |
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| Announcement date | Announcement date July 15, 2026 | Announcement date October 8, 2026 |
| Launch MSRP | Launch MSRP $1,699 | Launch MSRP $799 |
| Lens mount | Lens mount Sony E, Nikon Z | Lens mount Sony E, Canon RF, Fujifilm X |
| Image circle coverage | Image circle coverage Full-Frame | Image circle coverage APS-C |
| Lens type | Lens type Zoom | Lens type Zoom |
| Lens line / series | Lens line / series Di III | Lens line / series Contemporary |
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| Elements | Elements 17 | Elements 18 |
| Groups | Groups 12 | Groups 13 |
| Special elements | Special elements 1 XGM, 3 GM, 1 XLD, 3 LD | Special elements 3 SLD, 1 FLD, 4 asph |
| Coatings | Coatings AX Coating, BBAR-G2 Coating | Coatings — |
| Front fluorine coating | Front fluorine coating Yes | Front fluorine coating — |
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| Focal length (wide) | Focal length (wide) 12mm | Focal length (wide) 50mm |
| Focal length (tele) | Focal length (tele) 20mm | Focal length (tele) 120mm |
| Max aperture | Max aperture f/2.8 | Max aperture f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | Minimum aperture f/16 | Minimum aperture f/22 |
| Diaphragm blades | Diaphragm blades 12 | Diaphragm blades 11 |
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| Diagonal angle of view | Diagonal angle of view 121° - 58° | Diagonal angle of view 31.7° - 13.5° |
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| Autofocus motor | Autofocus motor VXD | Autofocus motor — |
| Minimum focus distance | Minimum focus distance 18–28.2 cm | Minimum focus distance 23.1–55.1 cm |
| Maximum magnification | Maximum magnification 0.17x | Maximum magnification — |
| Focus mechanism | Focus mechanism Internal focus | Focus mechanism — |
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| Optical stabilization (OIS) | Optical stabilization (OIS) No | Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes |
| OIS rating | OIS rating — | OIS rating 6.5 stops |
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| Aperture ring | Aperture ring Yes | Aperture ring Yes |
| AF/MF switch | AF/MF switch Yes | AF/MF switch — |
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| Weight | Weight 570g (1 lb 4.1 oz) | Weight 390g (13.8 oz) |
| Maximum diameter | Maximum diameter 90mm (3.54 in) | Maximum diameter 66.8mm (2.63 in) |
| Length | Length 119mm (4.69 in) | Length 97mm (3.82 in) |
| Weather sealing | Weather sealing Full weather sealing | Weather sealing Partial sealing |
| Internal zoom | Internal zoom Yes | Internal zoom — |
| Tripod collar | Tripod collar Not supported | Tripod collar — |
| Filter thread | Filter thread — | Filter thread 55mm |
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| Lens hood | Lens hood Integrated flower-shaped, included | Lens hood — |
| Teleconverter compatibility | Teleconverter compatibility Not supported | Teleconverter compatibility — |
