The Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II is a remarkable upgrade to the G Master series, offering an even smaller and lighter design while retaining outstanding performance. This fast standard zoom lens is ideal for both photo and video applications, delivering exceptional image quality, rapid autofocus, and advanced video capabilities. The lens features a bright constant f/2.8 aperture, allowing for excellent low-light performance and a shallow depth of field, making it perfect for a variety of shooting situations.
Optically, the lens incorporates two Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) and two Super ED elements, which effectively suppress chromatic aberrations and color fringing for increased clarity and color fidelity. Five aspherical elements, including two extreme aspherical (XA) elements, minimize spherical aberrations and distortion while improving the bokeh quality. A new Nano AR Coating II reduces flare and ghosting, ensuring greater contrast and image clarity.
The redesigned focusing system with four XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motors delivers fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance. This improvement supports shooting at up to 30 fps, continuous autofocus during zooming, and excellent tracking of fast-moving subjects. The lens features a floating focus mechanism that ensures high image quality across the entire focus range, even for close-up shots. The minimum focusing distance is 8.3 inches at 24mm and 11.8 inches at 70mm, with a maximum magnification of 0.32x.
For video shooters, the lens minimizes focus breathing, focus shift, and axial shift during zooming, ensuring smooth, consistent footage. The manual aperture ring can be de-clicked for silent operation, while the zoom smoothness can be adjusted.
Features:
- Compact and lightweight design, 22% lighter and 18% smaller than its predecessor
- Constant f/2.8 aperture for excellent low-light performance and shallow depth of field
- Two ED and two Super ED elements to reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing
- Five aspherical elements, including two XA elements, for minimized distortion and superior bokeh
- Nano AR Coating II for reduced flare and ghosting
- Four XD Linear Motors for fast, quiet, and precise autofocus
- Floating focus mechanism for consistent image quality at all focus distances
- Supports up to 30 fps continuous autofocus and zoom tracking
- Minimized focus breathing, focus shift, and axial shift for video stability
- Manual aperture ring with de-clicked function for smooth video operation
- Weather-sealed design for durability in harsh conditions
Specifications:
Specification | Details |
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Lens Type | Standard zoom lens |
Focal Length | 24-70mm (36-105mm equivalent on APS-C) |
Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
Elements | 20 Elements, 2 ED, 2 Super ED, 5 Aspherical Elements |
Focus Type | Four XD Linear Motors (internal focus) |
Diaphragm Blades | 11 (rounded) |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 8.3″ at 24mm, 11.8″ at 70mm |
Maximum Magnification | 0.32x |
Weather Sealing | Yes |
Weight | 695g (Approx.) |
Dimensions | 8.0 x 10.5 cm (Approx.) |
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