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Overview
The Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II is a refined fast standard zoom designed for professional photo and video applications. It delivers prime-rivaling image quality, faster autofocus, improved close-up performance, and a smaller, lighter build compared to its predecessor.
Core Features
- Fast f/2.8 constant aperture
- 22% lighter and 18% smaller than previous version
- Advanced AF with four XD Linear Motors
- Floating focus design for improved close-up performance
- XA, Super ED, and ED elements for exceptional clarity
- Nano AR Coating II and fluorine-coated front element
- De-clickable aperture ring for video
- Dust and moisture-resistant construction
G Master Image Quality
High Resolution and Clarity
Optics are redesigned to rival prime lenses, providing exceptional sharpness, reduced aberrations, and superior bokeh performance with its 11-blade rounded diaphragm.
Advanced Optical Elements
The design incorporates two ED elements, two Super ED elements, and five aspherical elements including two extreme aspherical (XA) elements. These minimize distortion, chromatic aberration, and onion-ring bokeh.
Coatings
Nano AR Coating II helps suppress flare and ghosting by reducing internal reflections, while a fluorine-coated front element resists oil, water, and debris.
Autofocus and Floating Focus System
High-Speed Autofocus
Four XD Linear Motors deliver faster, quieter, and more precise autofocus performance than previous systems, maintaining tracking even at high frame rates up to 30 fps.
Close-Up Performance
The floating focus mechanism ensures optimal image quality throughout the focusing range, achieving a minimum focusing distance of 21 cm at 24mm and 30 cm at 70mm, with a maximum magnification of 0.32x.
Internal Focus
The internal focusing design keeps the lens length stable during operation and improves handling responsiveness.
Video-Oriented Features
Cinematic Stability
Focus breathing, focus shift, and axial shift during zooming are minimized to maintain framing accuracy during recording. The lens supports Breathing Compensation on compatible Sony cameras.
Improved Operation for Filmmakers
Features include Linear Response MF, a manual aperture ring with a de-click option, and adjustable zoom smoothness for customized torque.
Design and Durability
Portable and Robust
Being 22% lighter and 18% smaller than its predecessor, this lens enhances mobility without sacrificing professional durability.
Weather Protection
A dust- and moisture-resistant structure with sealing around seams and the mount ensures reliability outdoors.
Handling Features
Includes two customizable focus hold buttons, a focus mode switch, an aperture lock, a zoom smoothness switch, and a hood with a locking button and filter window.
