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Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens

BH #SO247028GM • MFR #SEL2470GM
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Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens
Key Features
  • E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • One XA Element & Two Aspherical Elements
  • One ED Element & One Super ED Element
A fast, standard zoom favored for its versatility, the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM is a wide-angle to short telephoto lens featuring advanced G Master optics, a robust physical design, and a bright f/2.8 constant maximum aperture. A go-to lens for a variety of shooting situations, the 24-70mm f/2.8 is a perfect choice for anything from landscape to sports to portraiture subjects.
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Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2The Standard Zoom Refined
  • 3Uncompromising Optical Design
  • 4Fast Focusing and Reliable Performance
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The Standard Zoom Refined
A fast, standard zoom favored for its versatility, the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM is a wide-angle to short telephoto lens featuring advanced G Master optics, a robust physical design, and a bright f/2.8 constant maximum aperture. A go-to lens for a variety of shooting situations, the 24-70mm f/2.8 is a perfect choice for anything from landscape to sports to portraiture subjects.
Uncompromising Optical Design
  • As part of Sony's esteemed G Master series, this lens is designed to achieve notably high resolution and sharpness through the correction of a wide variety of spherical and chromatic aberrations.
  • Of the three aspherical elements incorporated in the lens design, one is an XA element with superior surface precision to effectively reduce astigmatism, field curvature, coma, and other monochromatic aberrations from imagery.
  • One extra-low dispersion element and one Super ED element are featured in the lens design and help to control chromatic aberrations and reduce color fringing for increased clarity and color fidelity.
  • Bright constant f/2.8 maximum aperture maintains consistent performance from wide-angle to telephoto focal length positions and also contributes to greater selective focus control.
  • A Nano AR Coating has been applied to reduce surface reflections, flare, and ghosting for increased contrast and color rendering in strong lighting conditions.
  • Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when employing selective focus techniques.
Fast Focusing and Reliable Performance
  • Direct Drive Super Sonic wave AF motor and internal focus mechanism provide quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance and also contribute to more natural, intuitive manual focus control.
  • A focus hold button and AF/MF switch are present on the lens barrel for intuitive tactile control and rapid access to select settings.
  • A dust- and moisture-sealed design better permits working in inclement conditions and rubberized control rings benefit handling in colder temperatures.

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
24 to 70mm
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
82 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
84° to 34°
Minimum Focus Distance
1.2' / 38 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.24x
Optical Design
18 Elements in 13 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
9, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
82 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
3.4 x 5.4" / 87.6 x 136 mm
Length at Maximum Extension
6.6" / 167 mm
Weight
1.9 lb / 886 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.025 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10 x 5.5 x 5"

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Reviews

Good but limited Magnification

By Fult
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-06-29

I wanted the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 lens for a rather specific purpose: to take pictures indoors without flash. Yes this lens takes good pictures indoors and maybe good for things like weddings when you are close to people. However, now I take many different type of pictures and I find the a 24-70mm lens may not be the best lens to have with it’s limits. Today’s cameras allow for high IOS, for more latitude in magnification, I have used a Sony 24-240mm and gotten a acceptable indoors. So I am sorry, but a 24-70mm lens may not be for me.

Oldie but a Goodie

By Hajimeinc
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-14

This lens being one of the first G Master lenses on the market still holds up really well. Whenever someone asks "What lens is the best overall lens?" That's easy This one. 24-70 gives you great reach and decent width. Can't go wrong. Any issues I could say about it have been addressed in the new model 2.

terribly let down

By victorvideoservice
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-02

I was so excited to get this lens but it intermittently tells me the lens is not attached correctly and won't focus. Everything is clean and new I don't understand. It works fine for hours, then out of the blue it wont focus and gets super dark. It's getting worse and now im afraid to even take it on a shoot. Super bummed.

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens

By Jon
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-10-06

I had the older Sony 24-70 lens and gave it up due to it's weight. The new lens is a bit lighter but this new lens seems to react much faster when focusing. So far I love it!!!

My go-to lens for most situations

By Ren
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-08-30

High quality, dependable, and VERSATILE lens. Covers the important focal lengths and keeps me from having to switch lenses constantly.

GMaster Quality

By john2000l
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-08-22

I have owned the lens for about 1-1/2 months. I have used it for a high-density Christmas in July Party. (5) Paid and (2) Volunteer Events. Because the Sony A7IV has more than enough latitude, the 2.8 f-Stop was not of concern.

Solid Lens

By James
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-05-02

I know primes offer the wider apertures, but I really love the 24-70 for travel for being so flexible. This lens is big, and it is heavy, but it is fine. I've captured some really nice shots with it. I like the feel of the lens, but I have sold this in favor of the GM II for my A7R IV.

Think twice about this lens

By Hubert
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2023-05-01

I wanted the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 lens for a rather specific purpose: to take pictures indoors without flash. Yes this lens takes good pictures indoors and maybe good for things like weddings when you are close to people. However, now I take many different type of pictures and I find the a 24-70mm lens may not be the best lens to have. Today's cameras allow for high IOS, for more latitude in magnification, I have used a Sony 24-240mm and gotten a acceptable indoors. So I am sorry, but a 24-70mm lens may not be for me.

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Asked by: william
Sony a7,a7ll, a7lll, a7R, a7rll, a7rlll,a7rlV,a9,a9ll and all Sony emoting full frame cameras
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Date published: 2020-03-15

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Asked by: Brook
My copy was manufactured in Belgium.
Answered by: Theodore
Date published: 2021-01-22

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Asked by: Steven
I just saw this I apologize if I am too late. This is a great lens. Clarity, speed. I'm not sure what else may be in your bag? The 24-70 F/2.8 is my go-to lens. If I were to take my camera with one lens, this is the lens I take. This is a great choice for your camera.
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Date published: 2022-05-16

Does this lens work on the Sony ax6400 camera

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Asked by: Sue
Yes, the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens is fully compatible with a Sony a6400 camera.
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Asked by: Chris
The camera must be set to Direct Manual Focus or DMF in order to manually adjust the focus after the autofocus has locked onto the subject.
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2019-12-12

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I need a single lens for solo portraits and group shots. Is this lens good enough for this purpose?
Asked by: ARNEL
The 24-70 2.8 GM is an awesome lens. It would work well for group portraits but not ideal for individual one-which are generally best taken with a fsst 80-135mm lens, 2.8 or better something between 1.4-2.0. You could do the individual portraits at 70mm/ 2.8. That will work best if you place your background as far away from the subject as possible so you get better separation. If you can place the subject close to the minimum focus distance at 2.8 you can also direct more attention to your subject with the apperature wide open.
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