Sony 12-24mm f/4 filter system

[aerobandit]

What would you recommend filter-wise for the above lens considering there is no thread. I found this on Amazon but still looking for other options.

 

[woof woof]

Ignore me, I was talking about the Sigma.

 

[LongLensPhotography]

What would you recommend filter-wise for the above lens considering there is no thread. I found this on Amazon but still looking for other options.

If you must use Nd then that is that. I presume no real options for CPL there because how would you rotate it? Just run it filter free unless you really really have to o

 

[Nod]

Are plain gel filters an option with the Sony lens?

 

[woof woof]

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[nandbytes]

Consider these clip in filters for a start (this will work for all your lenses too):

Sony Alpha Clip-In Filters - Kase Filters UK

Kase Sony Alpha Clip-In Filters The NEW Kase Sony Alpha Clip-in filters are an innovative and clever idea to allow you to use filters on any Sony Alpha Camera & Lens combination*, no matter how wide. Weighing in at only 3.3 grams per filter, these compact filters are made from B270 Optical glass...

kasefilters.com

you can also use 77mm filters with this lens but not quite as wide as 12mm, have look here:

Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G with 77mm regular filters!

There is always the square filters option, examples:

Sony 12-24 F4 G Lens Filter Holder Options - Alpha Shooters

Like many ultra-wide lenses, the Sony 12-24 F4 G (SEL1224G) has a bulbous glass element that protrudes from the front of the lens, there is also no filter thread. This lens design makes it very difficult to use standard filter holders. Thankfully there are some holders that have been designed...

www.alphashooters.com

 

[aerobandit]

Kase filters look really interesting. Bit worried it might slip and mess up my sensor but I think I’ll give them a go

 

[nandbytes]

Kase filters look really interesting. Bit worried it might slip and mess up my sensor but I think I’ll give them a go

let me know how it goes

 

[SFTPhotography]

Kase filters look really interesting. Bit worried it might slip and mess up my sensor but I think I’ll give them a go

So would I - one slip or if you do it incorrectly bye bye camera sensor.

 

[nandbytes]

So would I - one slip or if you do it incorrectly bye bye camera sensor.

I am not sure it'd actually fall through tbh.
but yeah buy at your own risk of course!

 

[SFTPhotography]

I am not sure it'd actually fall through tbh.
but yeah buy at your own risk of course!

If you get that wrong - plus it will affect focussing etc.

Best place for filters - front of the lens. A thing like this is what you want

150mm Filter Holder for Sony FE 12-24mm f/4G

"Q Series" 150mm Filters Holder Classic, for Sony FE 12-24mm f/4G 2 slots compatible with filters 150mm wide and 2mm thick Precise high-quality construction in aircraft aluminium Anti-glare matte finish eliminates light penetration NiSi Filters holds the exclusive rights for two patents on...

nisioptics.co.uk

 

[nandbytes]

I haven't used clip in filters, so no idea of the potential for damage.
I rather not imagine things but I appreciate the apprehension behind using them.

Only reason I don't buy them is because I can put filters on top of my lens.

I am not a fan of square filters tbh.

 

[SFTPhotography]

I haven't used clip in filters, so no idea of the potential for damage.
I rather not imagine things but I appreciate the apprehension behind using them.

Only reason I don't buy them is because I can put filters on top of my lens.

I am not a fan of square filters tbh.

150mm large filters like the ones for the Nikon 14-24 are a faff yes - but a large holder like that would do the job nicely for grads, ND's etc.

Bulbous front len's elements are a curse though - for flare etc.

 

[LongLensPhotography]

For what it is and the hassle of alternatives definitely filter free. 16-35 type lenses are there if you need them

 

[nandbytes]

For what it is and the hassle of alternatives definitely filter free. 16-35 type lenses are there if you need them

While Sony had a head start in mirrorless world it also means their lenses' focal ranges aren't quite as interesting.
Sony has 12-24mm with f2.8 or f4 variants both of which take no filters.
Sony has 16-35mm with f2.8 and f4 variants that take regular circular filters.

Instead of these I would much prefer the something like the RF 14-35mm f4 (I know its expensive) which also takes regular filters.

 

[LongLensPhotography]

While Sony had a head start in mirrorless world it also means their lenses' focal ranges aren't quite as interesting.
Sony has 12-24mm with f2.8 or f4 variants both of which take no filters.
Sony has 16-35mm with f2.8 and f4 variants that take regular circular filters.

Instead of these I would much prefer the something like the RF 14-35mm f4 (I know its expensive) which also takes regular filters.

I've been doing some reading about it and to be honest was very unimpressed with the reviews. Distortion is crazy at 14mm and 16mm, corner sharpness worse than Ef version. That's what a few of the reviews all concluded. How many of us do actually need anything wider than 15-16mm? I do a lot of interiors many of which are quite tight and generally don't want a 14mm due to crazy perspective distortion. In fact you try to go a bit narrower wherever you can.
It's a lens from the same bunch as 24-105 or even 24-200. It's a compromise but this time completely non-affordable