Sony FE 24–70 mm GM II
The Sony FE 24–70 mm F2.8 GM II is a world-class, full-frame E-mount zoom lens — the second-generation “G Master” standard zoom — designed for photographers and videographers who demand top-tier image quality, flexibility and portability.
Key Features & Highlights
Focal Length: 24–70 mm — a versatile zoom range ideal for portraits, landscapes, street photography, events, weddings, travel and video work. Covers full-frame; on APS-C bodies it gives ~36–105 mm equivalent.
Constant Bright Aperture f/2.8: Maximum aperture remains f/2.8 across the entire zoom range — perfect for low-light shooting, subject isolation and creamy background blur.
Outstanding Optics & Sharpness: The lens optical design includes multiple aspherical, ED, Super-ED and XA (extreme aspherical) elements, delivering high resolution and contrast across the frame — even at wide open aperture. Chromatic aberration, distortion and coma are tightly controlled.
Beautiful Bokeh: 11-blade circular aperture produces smooth, nearly perfectly circular out-of-focus highlights — excellent for portraits, close-ups and cinematic video.
Close-focusing Capability: Minimum focus distance of just 0.21 m (at 24 mm) — enabling creative near-subject shots and close-ups with a maximum magnification of ~0.32×.
Fast, Precise & Quiet Autofocus: Equipped with four of Sony’s XD Linear Motors + floating focus mechanism — delivering swift, accurate autofocus and reliable AF tracking, even for fast-moving subjects and video. Supports high-speed continuous shooting (e.g. 30 fps stills) and 4K 120p video (on compatible bodies).
Compact & Lightweight Design: Weighing approx. 695 g and built with a more compact form factor — about 20% lighter and smaller than the previous generation — making it far easier to carry and handle for long shooting sessions.
Professional Controls & Build: Includes zoom-smoothness switch (tight/smooth), a newly added aperture ring (with click ON/OFF and iris lock switch), customizable focus-hold buttons, and improved balance (center of gravity moved toward the mount) for smoother handling. The lens is also dust- and moisture-resistant, with a fluorine-coated front element for easy cleaning — making it suitable for outdoor / on-location shooting.
Ideal For
Portrait photographers needing a versatile zoom and gorgeous bokeh
Event, wedding, and travel shooters who value flexibility + reliability
Videographers and hybrid shooters — thanks to smooth aperture control, quiet AF, minimal focus breathing and strong AF tracking
Enthusiasts & professionals who want a “do-it-all” lens: wide-angle to short telephoto, stills + video, indoor + outdoor, low-light to daylight