Rating 4.3 37 reviews

A newer model Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II was released in April 2022.

Manufacturer: Sony
price $1,499.00 - $3,532.95
imaging-resource.com
10 years ago

Sony FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* SEL2470Z

I bought this lens despite the reviews. All I can say is that on my A7R sharpness is good and provided you stay within 26-60mm I see very little difference between F4 and F8 in the corners. At the 2 extremes there is some blur in the corners so they are best avaided
Pros:
  • Small
  • quite light
  • very well built and sharp
Cons:
  • F4..
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Photography BLOG
10 years ago

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

The Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM is the new benchmark standard zoom for Sony's full-frame camera range, but it's also an incredibly expensive lens too, almost rivalling the equivalent Canon and Nikon optics in terms of price.
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ePHOTOzine
9 years ago

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens Review

The Sony G Master range is described as a "supreme blend of high resolution and beautiful bokeh" which will match current and even future trends with high resolution sensors. This is a very desirable combination of properties if it can be achieved, especially with such a useful, bright f/2.8...
Pros:
  • Outstanding sharpness centrally
  • No flare
  • Low central CA
  • Beautiful bokeh
  • High manufacturing quality
  • Silent AF
Cons:
  • Price
  • Some edge CA
  • Heavy
  • Bulky
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Sony
9 years ago

Outstanding

Being in transition from Nikon to Sony; I was hoping to use the Commlite adaptor on my 24-70E f2.8 VR as it is an amazing lens. However, the adaptor proved next to useless, particularly as the recent upgrade excluded E lines!! So my 24-70 was sold as soon as I could obtain the GM.
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Vistek
9 years ago

Outstanding

Being in transition from Nikon to Sony; I was hoping to use the Commlite adaptor on my 24-70E f2.8 VR as it is an amazing lens. However, the adaptor proved next to useless, particularly as the recent upgrade excluded E lines!! So my 24-70 was sold as soon as I could obtain the GM.
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PhotoReview
9 years ago

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 G-Master lens SEL2470GM

Sony's new FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM (model SEL2470GM) lens is one of three G-Master lenses that were announced in February 2016 and are now becoming available in stores. A key feature of this lens is the constant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range.
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Mirror Lessons
9 years ago

From an optical quality point of view, there is not a lot to say against this 24-70mm GM lens. Sharpness is definitely its strongest point: the results are excellent all the way through, at all focal lengths and all main apertures from corner to corner.
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ABT Electronics
9 years ago

Sharp versatile lens

I love this lens. It is very sharp. Every time I look at the pictures I say it was worth the money.
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PC Magazine
9 years ago

Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM

The FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM is the zoom lens that serious photographers were clamoring for when Sony first launched its full-fame mirrorless system. An f/2.8 standard zoom is a must-have lens for anyone covering events.
Pros:
  • Very sharp results
  • Wide-aperture f/2.8 design
  • Solid build quality
  • Weather-sealed design
Cons:
  • Pricey
  • Noticeable distortion
  • Omits image stabilization
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Camera Decision
9 years ago

Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM Lens - Brand New review

Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Standard Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with E Mount cameras. Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM was replaced with Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.
Pros:
  • Weather-sealed, Autofocus, AF/MF Switch on Lens, Focus Hold Button, Breathing Correction with Supported Cameras, Hood supplied, Full-time Manual Focusing, Zoom Lock, Fast Aperture at Wide end, Fast Aperture at Tele end, Constant f2.8 aperture throughout the range, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, 9...
Cons:
  • Weather-sealed, Autofocus, AF/MF Switch on Lens, Focus Hold Button, Breathing Correction with Supported Cameras, Hood supplied, Full-time Manual Focusing, Zoom Lock, Fast Aperture at Wide end, Fast Aperture at Tele end, Constant f2.8 aperture throughout the range, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, 9...
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