A fast, standard zoom favored for its versatility, the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens Review & Specsis a wide-angle to short telephoto lens featuring advanced G Master optics, a robust physical design, and a bright f/2.8 constant maximum aperture. A go-to lens for a variety of shooting situations, the 24-70mm f/2.8 is a perfect choice for anything from landscape to sports to portraiture subjects.

E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format    Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22    One XA Element & Two Aspherical Elements    One ED Element & One Super ED Element    Nano AR Coating    Direct Drive Super Sonic Wave AF Motor    Focus Hold Button; Internal Focus    AF/MF Switch; Zoom Lock Switch    Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction    Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

A fast, standard zoom favored for its versatility, the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM is a wide-angle to short telephoto lens featuring advanced G Master optics, a robust physical design, and a bright f/2.8 constant maximum aperture. A go-to lens for a variety of shooting situations, the 24-70mm f/2.8 is a perfect choice for anything from landscape to sports to portraiture subjects.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. This lens shows .24x magnification in the specs compared to Canon's 24-70 f2.8L II that shows .21x magnification. Some of the customer images look macro. Does this lens outperform the Canon lens for extreme close ups? The minimum focus distance on both lenses is the same. How does this work?

A: I do not have a specific answer but I do use the GM 24-70 a lot for kind of macro shots and it works great if the subject is larger than say a postage stamp or thereabouts, especially when around 2 inch or more. I use the SONY 90 mm 1:1 macro lens for most of my macro shooting but the 24-70 is great for flowers, butterflies, etc.....

Q: 2. May I ask where is this lens made? Thanks.

A: Things can change but at this moment the Country of Origin for the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens is Thailand.

Q: 3. What is the size (width) of the zoom barrel?

A: The FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens would measure 3.4" wide.

Q: 4. I have a Zeiss 24-70/4 which does continuous autofocus on my A7R II. Is this lens auto capable of continuous autofocus?

A: Yes, I have used this lens with the Sony a7RII and continuous autofocus works well. Very smooth fast and quite. I have tried it with all the focus area modes and it works well with each of them.

Q: 5. In AF mode, can you manually focus the lens or must you turn it to MF?

A: The camera must be set to Direct Manual Focus or DMF in order to manually adjust the focus after the autofocus has locked onto the subject.

Q: 6. Does this lens have a power zoom? It's not marked as PZ, but stated as 100% compatible with FS5 (which includes zoom)

A: No, the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens lacks a power zoom function.

Q: 7. Does the zoom happen in the body of the lens or does it extend the lens length? Very important to know when balancing on a gimbal.

A: The lens' length extends when this lens is zoomed.

Q: 8. Is the autofocus motor silent when recording video?

A: This is pro quality lens. Smaller and lighter then Canon and Nikon. This is silent and fast auto focus lens.

Q: 9. Will this fit a Panasonic Lumix GH5s?

A: The Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens with UV Filter Kit is only compatible with Sony E-mount cameras. The Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 II ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens is compatible with the Panasonic GH5. This lens will have the same angle of view on the GH5 as the above lens will have on a full frame Sony camera. Here is the link: https://bhpho.to/2oca8Ku

Q: 10. I'm looking for a leather case that would work well with this lens. Preferably the original Sony leather case/pouch. Do you have any recommendations?

A: We currently have 2 leather case which will fit this lens. BH #KEKMBHRTLNCS and B&H# HAXALLP. This last option will have the rear lens cap expose. Unfortunately Sony does not make leather lens cases or pouch.