Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Lens

The Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II lens offers a streamlined update to the high-performance standard zoom. It is more compact and lighter than its predecessor while introducing significant enhancements in optics, autofocus, and usability. Designed to excel in both photography and videography, this lens represents the most versatile and advanced G Master zoom yet.

G Master Image Quality

Engineered to compete with prime lenses, this zoom features redesigned optics for enhanced resolution, sharpness, and bokeh rendition. Its constant f/2.8 aperture ensures excellent performance in low-light scenarios and enables shallow depth of field effects. Incorporating two ED and two Super ED elements, it effectively reduces chromatic aberrations and color fringing, delivering improved clarity and accurate color reproduction. The optical design includes five aspherical elements, with two extreme aspherical (XA) elements, which minimize spherical aberrations, distortion, and suppress 'onion ring' bokeh. Nano AR Coating II minimizes flare and ghosting, complemented by an advanced internal design that limits reflections. An 11-blade aperture produces smooth, circular bokeh across the entire aperture range.

Faster AF and Floating Focus Mechanism

The upgraded focusing system delivers faster autofocus, improved close-up capabilities, and enhanced handling. Four XD (Extreme Dynamic) Linear Motors replace the previous DDSSM system, offering quicker, quieter, and more accurate AF performance, ideal for both photography and videography. This increased speed supports shooting at up to 30 fps while maintaining full autofocus and effective focus tracking even when zooming or using stopped-down apertures. A floating focus mechanism preserves image quality throughout the focus range, complementing the lens' strong close-up capabilities—with a minimum focusing distance of 21cm at 24mm and 30cm at 70mm, and a maximum magnification ratio of 0.32x at 70mm. The internal focusing system ensures fast, responsive AF while maintaining the lens's physical length during operation.

Improved Control and Video Capabilities

Reflecting the needs of both photographers and videographers, this lens incorporates features tailored for video production. It significantly reduces focus breathing, focus shift, and axial shift during zooming, ensuring stable framing and precise composition while recording. Compatibility with the Breathing Compensation function on select cine-line and Alpha cameras further enhances video performance. The quiet XD Linear Motors allow for unobtrusive autofocus during filming, while Linear Response MF offers smooth, intuitive manual focus control. Additionally, the manual aperture ring can be de-clicked for silent adjustments, and the zoom resistance is adjustable to suit different shooting preferences.

Compact, Lightweight, and Robust Design

One of the most compact and lightweight f/2.8 standard zooms, this lens maintains professional-grade features and robust weather sealing for demanding environments. It is approximately 22% lighter and 18% smaller than its predecessor, offering exceptional portability and versatility across diverse shooting scenarios. Equipped with a manual aperture ring, it allows precise exposure control with options for silent, de-clicked operation or locking to ‘A’ for camera-driven aperture control. Two programmable focus hold buttons and a focus mode switch facilitate intuitive focus management. The zoom smoothness switch lets users toggle between Smooth and Tight torque settings. Its hybrid metal-plastic construction balances durability with reduced weight. Weather resistance is ensured by rubber gaskets at every seam and a sealed lens mount, while the fluorine-coated front element repels water, oil, and contaminants for easier cleaning. The included lens hood features a locking button and a filter window for effortless adjustment of rotating filters like polarizers or variable NDs.