Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens

The Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens is a fast, standard zoom lens favored for its versatility, bringing Sony’s premium G Master optics to full-frame E-mount cameras. Covering a wide-angle-to-short-telephoto range at a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, it’s the ultimate choice for portrait, travel, event, and everyday photography where photographers need top-tier optical performance along with a fast, consistent aperture.

Optically, the lens covers a 24-70mm focal range with a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom, delivering an 84-34° diagonal angle of view on full-frame bodies. The 18-element, 13-group optical design includes one XA (extreme aspherical) element, one Super ED (Extra-low Dispersion) element, and one additional ED element, working together to suppress chromatic and spherical aberrations for high resolution and clarity across the frame. Sony’s Nano AR Coating further reduces reflections, flare, and ghosting, and a rounded 9-blade diaphragm contributes to smooth, pleasing bokeh.

Autofocus is handled by a Direct-Drive Super Sonic wave Motor (DDSSM), delivering fast, precise, and quiet focusing performance well suited to both stills and video, along with full-time manual focus override and a dedicated focus hold button on the barrel. The lens achieves a minimum focusing distance of 0.38m (1.25 ft.), yielding a maximum magnification of 0.24x (1:4.2 macro reproduction ratio).

Build quality includes a weather-sealed, dust- and moisture-resistant construction consistent with Sony’s professional G Master standards, with both metal and plastic components in the exterior. The lens uses an extending, single-barrel zoom design that telescopes outward as it zooms from 24mm to 70mm, with internal focusing so the barrel length doesn’t change while focusing. It accepts an 82mm filter thread, measures approximately 87.6mm in diameter by 136mm in length, and weighs approximately 886g. The lens ships with a petal-shaped lens hood, front and rear caps, and a carrying case.

As a full-frame E-mount lens, the FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM delivers its full angle of view on Sony full-frame bodies while remaining compatible with Sony APS-C E-mount cameras at a narrower, 36-105mm-equivalent effective field of view (61-23° diagonal angle of view).

Key Features
– 24-70mm constant f/2.8 standard zoom (G Master) for Sony full-frame E-mount
– 18 elements in 13 groups, including 1 XA element, 1 Super ED element, and 1 ED element
– Nano AR Coating
– Direct-Drive Super Sonic wave Motor (DDSSM) autofocus with full-time manual focus override
– Dedicated focus hold button
– Rounded 9-blade diaphragm
– Weather-sealed, dust- and moisture-resistant construction
– Extending zoom design with internal focusing
– Minimum focusing distance of 0.38m (1.25 ft.); 0.24x maximum magnification
– 82mm filter thread
– No image stabilization
– Approximate weight: 886g
– Includes petal-shaped lens hood and carrying case
– Compatible with Sony full-frame and APS-C E-mount cameras