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Certified Keeper Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM
91 PixelMeter Score 30 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Exceptional sharpness and image quality
  • Fast, silent, and accurate autofocus
  • Compact and lightweight for its class
  • Robust build with weather sealing and advanced controls
  • Versatile f/2 aperture and prime-like rendering
Cons Cons
  • Optical compromises like flare, vignetting, and corner softness
  • Large size and heavy weight
  • High price point
  • Uncommon 86mm filter thread
  • Restricted zoom range compared to 24-70mm

Launch price Launch price $2,898
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 28-70mm f/2
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 38 cm (0.23x)
Filter thread Filter thread 86mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor four XD (Extreme Dynamic) linear motors
Weight & size Weight & size 918g (2 lb 0.4 oz) · 92.9 x 139.8 mm (3.66 x 5.50 in)

Announcement date Announcement date November 19, 2024
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $2,898
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 14
Special elements Special elements 3 XA, 3 aspherical, 3 Super ED, 1 ED
Coatings Coatings Nano AR Coating II
Front fluorine coating Front fluorine coating Yes

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 28mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 70mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 11

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 2° - 22°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor four XD (Extreme Dynamic) linear motors
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 38 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.23x
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 918g (2 lb 0.4 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 92.9mm (3.66 in)
Length Length 139.8mm (5.50 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 86mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing
Internal zoom Internal zoom No
Tripod collar Tripod collar Not supported

Lens hood Lens hood ALC-SH182 petal, included
Teleconverter compatibility Teleconverter compatibility Not supported