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Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM : Specifications and Opinions

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

The Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM is a standard lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2016 to 2022 (discontinued). The focus is done by Lens AF motor (non-ultrasonic), it does not have image stabilization. The list price, when it was announced (2016) was 1785 €;

51 users have given it an average vote of 9.2 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Sony E: this lens is compatible with mirrorless fullframe and APS-C Sony.

Specifications
Focal lenght	24-70 mm
Angle of view	84.1 - 34.4°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/2.8
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	18 elements in 13 groups
Min. focus distance	0.38 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.24x
Features
Zoom type	Ring, external
Stabilization	No
Focus	Lens AF motor (non-ultrasonic)
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	82 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	886 g
Dimensions	88 x 136 mm
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Roberto Pasquino

sent on June 30, 2024

Pros: Excellent sharpness, in the center always very incisive "at f2.8 the edges remain a little behind the center both at 24 and 70mm, like almost all zooms!", very soft bokeh with beautiful circular lighting effects and never nervous, solid construction, focal range ring at the right hardness and without play whatsoever, obviously tropicalized, in a nutshell.... Professional and made to last!

Cons: If I have to find any: It costs a lot but in my opinion it's worth all the money spent. The burden for some,... NOT for me! quality with a "Q" takes its toll!

Opinion: As far as I'm concerned, and from what I've been able to test, comparing it to other professional 24-70mm f2.8 zooms I've used, and there are a lot of them, I can safely confirm the excellent image performance as well as the very solid construction. Beyond the pleasant sensation in handling this zoom, you immediately perceive the quality, I think it is built really well. The weight is there, you can't deny it, but I prefer a few grams/hectograms more and have a quality lens that, in addition to being performing, lasts me over time, rather than a lens built with vinavil and plastic to reduce the weight. Nowadays, on the market, there are various "plasticotti" that, although performing as well as paying for them in gold, often do not return a pleasant sensation and do not seem to be made to last. That said, the lens is sharp already at TA both at 24 and 70mm, it suffers a bit from flare in backlight and occasionally there are also slight aberrations at TA especially at 24mm, instead at 70mm they are almost non-existent. Nothing dramatic or irreparable, these are the typical and small drawbacks of a zoom that can be easily solved, both with automatic corrections in the car and with a program on the PC.... With due precautions these problems arise less, so I recommend that you always keep the lens hood on unless you are looking for special effects. I read about someone who is not satisfied with the sharpness of this lens, I use it on my Sony A7R Mark V 61mpx and despite the ultra dense and pretentious sensor, I have not noticed this drop in sharpness neither at 24mm nor at 70mm at TA, obviously I am talking about the image center, clear that, at the edges something at TA is always lost, Especially with very bright zooms, just close one or two stops to have a noticeable improvement even at the edges... From f5.6 up to f11 it's razor-sharp everywhere, closing the diffraction problem again takes over. As for the AF, I can say that it has never disappointed me, it is very responsive and precise. What can I say.... I'm more than satisfied and highly recommend it, as long as 886g isn't a problem for you!

VeronicaPinna

sent on March 10, 2024

Pros: Image quality, customizable button

Cons: Weight, price

Opinion: One of the best lenses I've ever used in conjunction with the Sony a7rii and a7iii. Excellent image quality, fast and accurate AF. I regret selling it two years ago and hope to be able to buy it again soon. If I really have to look for a flaw maybe I would say the weight and maybe the price (but on the other hand if you want a quality lens the price goes up). For those who do amateur photography like me for simple shots without big pretensions, owning such a lens is a blessing.

Just_Peppe_Proto86

sent on May 07, 2022

Pros: The first all-rounder I bought, How to say: the first love is never forgotten!

Cons: Various defects (read the opinion)

Opinion: I owned two copies of this all-rounder and it's still a top lens for Sony cameras. Waiting to see what version two will look like, version one is well built, very solid and very fine glass. It lacks the optical stabilizer but it is not a great absence (sony sensors think about it). The cons are the weight, it is felt after a long session, and the hood. Despite its age, the performance of this glass is still high: the focus works very well, both on new and previous machines (despite the old SSM engine), sometimes in low light conditions it is slow but it is still accurate. On sharpness it defends itself very well, it is a sharp lens with a bit of softness (even at the edges) at 70mm. Someone will bother, I personally do not hurt (in many cases, I look for it). It exploits excellently on machines with sensors from 24 to 42 mpx, Above 50mpx we are at the limit, but in general the performance is very high. The blurred is one of the aspects that I often look for in my photography and in this glass convinced me (halfway). In general it is good and / or soft, only in some cases at 24mm (not always) it was a bit "nervous"; bokeh balls are good at f2.8 but they are not full and smooth as in fixed and you can find onion structures inside and outside the spheres. Other annoying flaws are chromatic aberrations and flares, the latter horrible. Another con that almost everyone complains about is the cost, even if it is about 1600 euros. In general it is a "battle" lens that does everything and satisfies everything, and the Sony 24-70 GM is still valid in the photographic market and despite the age and some limitations could still be taken into account by photographers (amateurs and pros) who do not want to invest in version two, which will be smaller and sharper than the first version, or on other brands.

Marioreds61

sent on March 19, 2021

Pros: Solid construction, natural color rendering. Fairly fluid rings

Cons: Excessive cost, low sharpness at full opening especially in edges. Blurred at full opening not the best.

Opinion: I have been using this objective for a long time and I can now give my opinion. Full-aperture sharpness is not the best especially on the edges and is most noticeable at focal 70. I sold the Sigma 24-70 f 2.8 dn art to take this optics because sigma did not convince me for the color yield and grains of dirt under the front lens. The Sony 24-70 is built decidedly well and with a perfect seal worthy of a professional lens. The color rendering is excellent but with engraving compared to the slightly lower Sigma. An excellent fast lens in focus without uncertainties. It lends itself to intense and professional use as a bright all-rounder optics but to have excellent results you have to close to f4. Blurred in non-jumping portraits considering the price quite high compared to Sigma. Used in the studio it is perfect with very real shades and colors. Working at f 5.6 - 8 I can say that it is great and brings home a great final result. Solid and beautiful to handle as well as the whole GM series. The price is perhaps too high but like all GM optics unfortunately the cost is high.

Giancarlo Bogoni

sent on December 28, 2019

Pros: A great standard zoom with which you can do pretty much anything. The quality is typical of the GM series

Cons: Weight, cost, plastic lampshade

Opinion: Excellent zoom lens of the GM series to have absolutely in the bag. The maf is lightning fast, the quality even at full opening is deadly apart from a slight vignette. It has an extraordinary sharpness. I use it with an A7r4 and on some occasions it's still amazing. I use other brands with the classic 24-70/2.8 and this one from Sony competes with everyone.

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