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Certified Keeper Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
91 PixelMeter Score 28 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Exceptional optical performance and sharpness
  • Comprehensive physical controls and features
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • High-quality bokeh and close-up capabilities
  • Fast, silent, and accurate autofocus
Cons Cons
  • High price point
  • Optical imperfections including distortion and flare
  • Lack of optical image stabilization
  • Chromatic aberration and fringing issues
  • Softness at specific focal lengths or apertures

Launch price Launch price $2,299
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 24-70mm f/2.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 21 cm (0.32x)
Filter thread Filter thread 82mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Dual XD linear
Weight & size Weight & size 695g (1 lb 8.5 oz) · 87.8 x 119.9 mm (3.46 x 4.72 in)

Announcement date Announcement date April 27, 2022
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $2,299
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom
Lens line / series Lens line / series GM

Elements Elements 20
Groups Groups 15
Special elements Special elements 2 ED, 2 Super ED, 2 XA, 3 aspherical
Coatings Coatings Nano AR Coating II
Front fluorine coating Front fluorine coating Yes

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 24mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 70mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 11

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 84° - 34°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Dual XD linear
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 21 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.32x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Aperture ring Aperture ring Yes
AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes

Weight Weight 695g (1 lb 8.5 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 87.8mm (3.46 in)
Length Length 119.9mm (4.72 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 82mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing
Barrel material Barrel material Magnesium alloy
Internal zoom Internal zoom No
Tripod collar Tripod collar Not supported

Lens hood Lens hood ALC-SH168 petal, included
Teleconverter compatibility Teleconverter compatibility Not supported