Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM

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Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM.jpg
MakerSony
Lens mount(s) Sony E-mount
Technical data
Type Zoom
Focus drive Piezoelectric
Focal length24-70mm
Image format 35mm full-frame
Aperture (max/min)f/2.8 -22.0
Close focus distance0.38 metres (1.2 ft)
Max. magnification1:4 (0.24x)
Diaphragm blades9
Construction18 elements in 13 groups
Features
Manual focus override Yes check.svg Yes
Weather-sealing Yes check.svg Yes
Lens-based stabilization X mark.svg No
Aperture ringX mark.svg No
Unique featuresGM-series lens
ApplicationMultipurpose
Physical
Max. length136 millimetres (5.4 in)
Diameter87.6 millimetres (3.45 in)
Weight886 grams (1.953 lb)
Filter diameter82mm
Accessories
Lens hoodPetal-shape
History
Introduction2016
Retail info
MSRP $2199 USD

The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM is a premium constant maximum aperture full-frame (FE) zoom lens for the Sony E-mount, announced by Sony on February 3, 2016. [1] [2]

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Though designed for Sony's full frame E-mount cameras, the lens can be used on Sony's APS-C E-mount camera bodies, with an equivalent full-frame field-of-view of 36-105mm.

In 2022, an updated version of this lens called the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II was released. It is the smallest and lightest full-frame 24-70mm F2.8 lens on the market at 120 millimeters in length and 695 grams.

Build quality

Front view with visible zoom lock Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM 20230506 HOF01555 RAW-Export 1.png
Front view with visible zoom lock

The lens showcases a matte-black weather resistant plastic exterior with a rubber focus and zoom ring. There is also a zoom lock to prevent zoom creep and an Autofocus-Manual focus switch. The barrel of the lens telescopes outward from the main lens body as it's zoomed in from 24mm to 70mm.

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References

  1. ↑ "Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM: Digital Photography Review". Archived from the original on 2016-07-05. Retrieved 2017-06-18.
  2. ↑ "Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM review: Best zoom in the range". July 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-08-24. Retrieved 2017-07-05.


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