Sony FE 24-70 mm F2.8 GM II (SEL2470GM2)

The Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II is a refined evolution of Sony’s flagship standard zoom, offering smaller size, lighter weight, and a host of optical, autofocus, and handling upgrades. Ideal for both photographers and videographers, this G Master lens delivers prime-level sharpness, exceptional bokeh, and professional versatility in a highly portable package.

G Master-Level Optics

Designed to rival prime lenses, the 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II incorporates advanced optical elements and coatings for high-resolution, low-distortion imagery:

• Two Extreme Aspherical (XA) elements and three aspherical elements ensure sharpness and minimize spherical aberrations and distortion.

• Two Super ED and two ED elements suppress chromatic aberrations and color fringing for accurate, high-fidelity color.

• Nano AR Coating II reduces flare and ghosting, with updated optical design minimizing internal reflections.

• Bright constant f/2.8 aperture allows consistent performance across the zoom range and excellent low-light capability.

• 11-blade circular diaphragm produces smooth, pleasing bokeh at all apertures.

Fast Autofocus and Floating Focus Mechanism

The lens’s focusing system is optimized for both speed and precision, enabling confident shooting in demanding situations:

• Four XD (Extreme Dynamic) Linear Motors provide faster, quieter, and more precise autofocus than the previous generation.

• Floating focus mechanism maintains optical performance throughout the focusing range, especially close-up: minimum focusing distance of 8.3″ at 24mm and 11.8″ at 70mm; maximum magnification of 0.32x at 70mm.

• Internal focusing design preserves lens length and balance for smoother handling.

• Focus tracking remains effective even at 30 fps, and AF works while zooming, stopped down, or in high-speed bursts.

Enhanced Video Features

Built for hybrid shooters, the FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II includes video-friendly upgrades:

• Reduced focus breathing, focus shift, and axial shift during zoom for better compositional accuracy.

• Supports Breathing Compensation on select cine-line and Alpha cameras.

• Quiet XD Linear Motors enable smooth autofocus during video recording.

• Linear Response MF for natural manual focusing.

• De-clickable manual aperture ring and adjustable zoom ring torque for precise control.

Compact, Lightweight, and Durable

Despite its professional-grade optics and functionality, this lens is smaller, lighter, and easier to handle than its predecessor:

• Approximately 22% lighter and 18% smaller than the previous generation.

• Hybrid construction combines metal and plastic for strength and low weight.

• Weather- and dust-sealed with gaskets at seams and lens mount ring.

• Fluorine-coated front element repels water, oil, and fingerprints for easy cleaning.

• Lens hood includes locking button and rear filter window for quick adjustments of circular filters.

• Two programmable focus hold buttons and a focus mode switch provide quick, tactile control.

Ideal For

• Professional event, portrait, and wedding photography

• Landscape, architecture, and travel photography

• Hybrid photo/video shooters

• Low-light and creative depth-of-field applications

The Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II delivers prime-level image quality, responsive autofocus, and video-optimized handling in a compact and robust form factor, making it one of the most versatile standard zooms available for full-frame E-mount systems.