Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Lens

SonySKU: 4548736134102

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Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Lens: High-Performance Zoom

The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 G II Master Lens combines advanced optics, fast autofocus, and professional-grade ergonomics in a compact and lightweight form. Whether you are shooting portraits, landscapes, or videos, this lens delivers exceptional performance and versatility, making it an essential tool for photographers and videographers alike. Its robust build and weather-sealed design ensure reliable operation in any shooting condition, while the refined optics produce sharp, clear, and beautiful images with stunning bokeh.

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Key Features

  • Full-Frame | f/2.8 to f/22: Compatible with full-frame E-mount cameras, offering a wide aperture range.
  • Fast Standard Zoom: Ideal for a variety of shooting scenarios, from wide-angle to short telephoto.
  • 22% Lighter, 18% Smaller than Previous Version: Improved portability and ease of use.
  • Four XD Linear AF Motors, Floating Focus: Ensures fast, precise autofocus performance.
  • Aperture De-Click and Lock Switches: Facilitates smooth, silent aperture changes, ideal for video.
  • Zoom Smoothness Switch: Provides adjustable zoom tension for custom handling.
  • XA and Super ED Elements: Enhances image quality by reducing aberrations and distortions.
  • Nano AR Coating II and Fluorine Coating: Minimizes reflections and makes cleaning easier.
  • Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction: Reliable performance in challenging conditions.
  • Rounded 11-Blade Diaphragm: Creates pleasing bokeh and smooth out-of-focus areas.
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Incredibly Sharp

The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 G II Master Lens delivers outstanding resolution and sharpness across the frame, thanks to its advanced optical construction. Featuring two Extra Low Dispersion (ED) elements, two Super ED elements, two Extreme Aspherical (XA) elements, and three aspherical elements, this lens excels in reducing chromatic aberrations and spherical distortions. The constant f/2.8 aperture ensures high corner-to-corner resolution, making it perfect for stills photography, content creation, and videography.

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Beautifully Smooth Backgrounds

The 11-blade circular aperture design of this G Master lens produces stunningly smooth and creamy bokeh, even at the maximum f/2.8 aperture. This allows for beautiful background defocus effects, making your subject stand out against softly blurred backgrounds.

Fast and Precise Autofocus

Equipped with four XD (Extreme Dynamic) Linear Motors, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 G II Master Lens offers incredibly fast and accurate autofocus performance. This is crucial for capturing decisive moments in both photography and filmmaking, ensuring you never miss a shot.

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Bright in All Weathers

The constant f/2.8 maximum aperture ensures consistent brightness throughout the zoom range, regardless of focal length. The front element features a fluorine coating that repels water, oil, and other contaminants, making it easy to keep the lens clean and free from smudges.

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Professional Ergonomics

Designed for professional use, this lens features a dust- and moisture-resistant construction, making it suitable for challenging environments. The versatile controls, including aperture de-click and lock switches, enhance its usability for both indoor and outdoor shoots. Additionally, the lens is compatible with focus breathing compensation, further enhancing its appeal for videographers.

Format 35mm full frame
Maximum Aperture (F) 2.8
Image Stabilization (SteadyShot)

- (body-integrated)

Hood Type

Petal shape, bayonet type

Mount Sony E-mount
Teleconverter Compatibility (X2.0) -
Teleconverter Compatibility (X1.4) -
Zoom System Manual
Aperture Blades 11
Angle Of View (35mm) 84°-34°
Angle Of View (APS-C) 61°-23°
Circular Aperture Yes
Focal-Length (Mm) 24-70
35mm Equivalent Focal-Length (APS-C) 36-105
Minimum Aperture (F) 22
Lens Groups / Elements 15-20
Minimum Focus Distance

0.21(W)-0.3(T) m(0.69(W)-0.99(T) ft)

Maximum Magnification Ratio (X) 0.32 x
Filter Diameter (Mm) 82
Dimensions (D X L)

87.8 x 119.9 mm(3-1/2 x 4-3/4 in.)

Weight 695 g (24.6 oz.)

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Understanding: Aperture

Aperture is the opening in a camera lens that controls how much light enters the camera. It's measured in f-stops like f/2.8 or f/8. Lower f-stop numbers mean wider openings, letting in more light and creating a shallow depth of field (blurry background). Higher f-stop numbers mean smaller openings, letting in less light and creating a larger depth of field (more of the scene in focus). Aperture also affects the quality of out-of-focus areas in the image (bokeh).

Understanding: Lens Types

Different lenses have different purposes to achieve different styles of images, some popular ones include:
Prime Lens: Fixed focal length, sharp images, great for portraits and dark settings.
Zoom Lens: Variable focal length, versatile for different shots and everyday use..
Wide-Angle Lens: Captures wide scenes like landscapes.
Telephoto Lens: Magnifies distant subjects, ideal for sports & wildlife.
Macro Lens: Perfect for close-up photography of small subjects.
Fisheye Lens: Ultra-wide perspective, creates unique images.

Understanding: Lens Mounts

Different camera brands use different lens mounts, which are like connectors that attach lenses to camera bodies. Each mount is specific to a particular brand and camera series. For example, Canon uses the EF and RF mounts, Nikon uses the F mount, Sony uses the E mount for its mirrorless cameras. These mounts dictate which lenses are compatible with which cameras. Some brands offer adapters to use lenses from other systems, but it's essential to ensure compatibility for proper functionality and autofocus performance.

Understanding: Manual and Autofocus

Manual focus and autofocus are two ways to adjust the sharpness of a camera lens. With manual focus, you turn a ring on the lens to bring the subject into focus yourself, giving you full control over what appears sharp in the image. Autofocus, on the other hand, relies on the camera's built-in technology to automatically adjust the focus for you, usually by detecting contrast or phase differences in the scene. Autofocus can be convenient, especially for fast-moving subjects or when you need to capture a quick shot, whereas manual focus allows for precise adjustments and creative control over the final image.

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