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Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

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4.4
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User ratings:
42
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Consumer ratings:
4.6 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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4.4 out of 5
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Pros

  • Both the zoom and focus rings operate smoothly
  • silent
  • very fast and fairly smooth

Cons

  • the inner lens tube doesn't wobble even when fully extended
  • the pricing is steep at around 2200US$/EUR
  • the lens still extends when zooming towards the long end of the range

Key specs

  • Zoom
  • 18
  • Internal
  • yes
  • Full-frame (35mm)
  • 24, 70 mm
  • no
  • Telephoto, Normal, Wide angle

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM - Pros & Cons

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

Pros

  • Both the zoom and focus rings operate smoothly
  • silent
  • very fast and fairly smooth
  • extremely solid lens body is based on a dust and moisture resistant design
  • Manual focusing is reliable
  • predictable and feels very direct
  • 8 lenses are excellent
  • Both lenses are extremely sharp and deliver strong detail and contrast
  • image quality remains excellent
  • smaller
  • lighter

Cons

  • the inner lens tube doesn't wobble even when fully extended
  • the pricing is steep at around 2200US$/EUR
  • the lens still extends when zooming towards the long end of the range
  • There are no hard stops at either end of the range
  • not a new concept
  • Adobe tends to lag by a few months with profiles
  • lateral or longitudinal chromatic aberration in our image samples
  • the tines are a bit murky
  • image quality suffers
  • Additional corrections are not yet available
  • The lens is slightly soft at F11

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Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM - Full Specifications

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General
Lens type
  • Telephoto
  • Normal
  • Wide angle
Lens mountSony E
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Aperture
Aperture max2.8
Aperture min22
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades9
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Optics
ConstructionZoom
Elements18
Groups13
Special elements / coatings
  • 1 Extreme aspherical element
  • 1 Super ED element
  • 1 ED element
  • Nano AR coating
Power zoomno
Zoom methodTurn
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Dimensions
Weight31.25 oz
Diameter3.45 in
Length5.35 in
Filter size3.23 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
Full-frame
Focal length24 - 70
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent36 - 105
Maximum magnification0.24 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Focus methodInternal
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor type
PZD
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance0.38
Distance scaleno
Depth of field (DoF) scaleno
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Zoom lockyes
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedyes
Filter threadyes
Sealingyes

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Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Sony - Editorial Reviews (13)

4.4
Based on 13 reviews
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Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Review - What Digital Camera
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Published: 08.04.2016
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Review - What Digital Camera
4.5

Michael Topham reviews Sony's new professional-grade standard zoom for the full-frame FE mount - the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM ( SEL2470GM ) - Review / Lab Test
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Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM ( SEL2470GM ) - Review / Lab Test
3.3

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM - Review / Lab Test

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM review: Best zoom in the range
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DXOMARK
Published: 01.07.2016
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM review: Best zoom in the range

Announced as one of a trio of lenses in the new G Master series, the new FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM boasts some pretty advanced technology to complement future sensor and camera designs. The G Master range sits above the maker’s already high-end G series and carries a hefty premium. The FE 24-70mm F2.8 will set you back close to $2,200.

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Review: Sony FE 2.8/24-70 GM - phillipreeve.net
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phillipreeve.net
Published: 08.01.2017
Review: Sony FE 2.8/24-70 GM - phillipreeve.net

This is an in-depth review of the Sony FE 2.8/24-70 GM, based on an seldomly owned copy of this lens.

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 G-Master lens SEL2470GM
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Photo Review
Published: 28.06.2016
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 G-Master lens SEL2470GM
4.4

A fast, high-quality standard zoom lens designed primarily for Sony's α7 cameras but also usable on E-mount cameras with APS-C sized sensors.

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Review
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PCMAG
Published: 06.05.2022
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Review
4.5

The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens packs phenomenal optics into a slim, carry-friendly package, but its high price is in line with its performance.

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master review
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digitalcameraworld
Published: 22.03.2022
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master review
5.0

The Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM is Sony’s range-topping standard zoom for its mirrorless Alpha cameras

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Review - Amateur Photographer
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Amateur Photographer
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Review - Amateur Photographer
5.0

It's smaller, lighter and promises exceptional image quality. Richard Sibley discovers if the new Sony standard zoom sets new standards

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II SEL2470GMII Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 27.04.2022
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II SEL2470GMII Review

Find out if the Sony 24-70mm lens is right for you.

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 26.05.2016
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM is a new flagship standard zoom lens for professional photographers. Read our in-depth Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM review to find out if it's worth the $2199 / £2249 asking price...

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens Review | Sans Mirror | Thom Hogan
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Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens Review | Sans Mirror | Thom Hogan

Review of the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM lens for FE mirrorless cameras

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Sony FE 24-70mm f2.8 GM review | Cameralabs
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Cameralabs
Published: 19.05.2020
Sony FE 24-70mm f2.8 GM review | Cameralabs
3.5
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Sony FE 24-70mm f2.8 GM II review | Cameralabs
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Cameralabs
Published: 27.04.2022
Sony FE 24-70mm f2.8 GM II review | Cameralabs
4.5

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