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2025-03-04T19:00:00
The Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM delivers outstanding sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and accurate colors, making it perfect for both photography and videography. Its fast and reliable autofocus ensures excellent performance in all conditions, while the premium build and weather-sealing provide durability. The lens is versatile, handling everything from wide-angle to portrait shots with ease. For videographers, it offers minimal focus breathing and smooth manual focus. Though a premium investment, its exceptional quality and performance make it worth every penny. ? Highly recommended!
TFearon
2025-02-04T19:00:00
I agonized, at the time, in getting Sony's GM lens. This seemed to be a lens with great optics. I have used it for some time. My only beef is that Sony, when the new/er 24-70 f2.8 II was released, there was no contact to incentivize and help purchase the newer model. That would have been SO helpful as I cannot turn around and simply buy another.
Bobnc1
2025-01-13T19:00:00
I bought this lens for my Sony A7Riv and glad I did. This lens is expensive, but if you want a perfect walk-around street lens,this is it. It is on my A7Riv 80% of the time. Colors are natural, distortion minimal and the f2.8 is handy at dusk and after dark. Like all premium 24-70 lenses, it is heavy, but you expect that. Strongly recommend this lens.
Photoluv
2024-12-01T19:00:00
This is a good lens but the GM II is smaller, lighter and balances better.
jw
2024-10-05T20:00:00
good lens paired with terrible customer service leaves me somewhat disenchanted with the whole experience. Problems had were solved but not by SONY. youtube is your best friend here so please be advised.
theresyourproblem
2024-09-16T20:00:00
This has decided to fall apart and Sony don't care a jot and refuse to take any notice
derekseaward
2024-09-08T20:00:00
The lenses are fantastic and love it.
Jayson
2024-09-04T17:48:21
I bought it today in well used condition, and I'm not sure if it was the best option, the lend dont focus really good, it take a mot of time and is not sharpness, pd: I'm using an a7cii
Felipe C.
2024-06-20T20:00:00
My favorite of two so far, the other is Model: SEL1635GM
a7rvbeginner
2024-06-10T20:00:00
Probably the single most versatile lens on the market. It's pricey but if you want the best, this is it. I absolutely love it.
Ronin E.
2024-04-15T20:00:00
Could take any kind of photo whether landscape or portrait. And also the video quality is perfect, with focus on.
NBN25
2023-12-18T19:00:00
pictures are clear. This is my go to for almost everything. A little heavy, but worth it.
Donna123
2023-11-28T02:57:34
Great value for the price best I've found on any website
KRISTINA A.
2023-11-09T10:25:08
Very good item
Johanna M.
2023-11-06T19:00:00
Phenomenal piece of glass! Mostly a fast prime enthusiast, I did not expect lo like the 24-70mm GMII this much. Super Sharp and contrasty with flexibility for composition. Feels significantly smaller and lighter than version I.
CdH9
2023-10-31T20:00:00
I recently purchased an FX3 camera and was going back and forth on which lens to buy as my first variable zoom. I knew that whichever one I bought would bear the bulk of my work in the near future. The competitor was half the price so it was tempting. I was saving and finally just decided that I would grab the Sony because it was designed to mate with the camera perfectly. The features are very well thought out and allow me to change things on the fly very quickly (and efficiently) without compromising the shot. Very happy with this lens. The picture quality is the best I've captured.
eroksta
2023-10-07T09:04:00
The lens was in incredible shape and quality for a very good lens
Huntington G.
2023-06-28T20:00:00
I wanted the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 lens for a rather specific purpose: to take pictures indoors without flash. Yes this lens takes good pictures indoors and maybe good for things like weddings when you are close to people. However, now I take many different type of pictures and I find the a 24-70mm lens may not be the best lens to have with it's limits. Today's cameras allow for high IOS, for more latitude in magnification, I have used a Sony 24-240mm and gotten a acceptable indoors. So I am sorry, but a 24-70mm lens may not be for me.
Fult
2023-02-13T19:00:00
This lens being one of the first G Master lenses on the market still holds up really well. Whenever someone asks "What lens is the best overall lens?" That's easy This one. 24-70 gives you great reach and decent width. Can't go wrong. Any issues I could say about it have been addressed in the new model 2.
Hajimeinc
2023-01-24T11:30:18
Great lens, however, DON'T FALL FOR ADORAMA'S 0% INTEREST FINANCING PLAN SCAM. I ordered this lens over the phone with an agent who never disclosed that genesis credit charges a $9.95 monthly service fee.
KATHLEEN H.
2022-12-19T11:12:02
Sony Charged me 600.00 to fix this lens. I will be going back to CANON!
EUGENE D.
2022-11-01T20:00:00
I was so excited to get this lens but it intermittently tells me the lens is not attached correctly and won't focus. Everything is clean and new I don't understand. It works fine for hours, then out of the blue it wont focus and gets super dark. It's getting worse and now im afraid to even take it on a shoot. Super bummed.
victorvideoservice
2022-08-21T20:00:00
I have owned the lens for about 1-1/2 months. I have used it for a high-density Christmas in July Party. (5) Paid and (2) Volunteer Events. Because the Sony A7IV has more than enough latitude, the 2.8 f-Stop was not of concern.
john2000l
2022-06-30T10:01:43
The a9 made me switch to sony and i'm slowly building an all sony kit. This lens on my body is drastically out performing its equivalent lens with an adapter. I'm thrilled to finally have this sony glass on my sony body.
ACCOUNTS P.
2022-06-14T20:00:00
This is one of the best lens , easy to carry sharpness is best to noon The zoom aspect is fantastic because of video shooting
Ola f.
2022-04-16T20:00:00
This G Master lens is the best I have owned and I have been a keen hobbyist photographer for over 40 years. If any image is not pin sharp, it is because I have done something wrong. I am genuinely delighted with it.
Alun308
2022-04-16T20:00:00
This G Master lens is the best I have owned and I have been a keen hobbyist photographer for over 40 years. If any image is not pin sharp, it is because I have done something wrong. I am genuinely delighted with it.
Henry308
2022-04-16T20:00:00
This G Master lens is the best I have owned and I have been a keen hobbyist photographer for over 40 years. If any image is not pin sharp, it is because I have done something wrong. I am genuinely delighted with it.
Henry30065
2022-03-24T20:00:00
I don't like large mid range zooms, which extend in size when zooming! I much prefer zooms with internal focusing. However, the quality of the images is incredible, starting from the full aperture. On few occasions I didn't think that closing the aperture could improve the sharpness of the images, only to find that it goes to another level when closed down by just one stop. Zoom is disproportionate in size to the compact form facto of the cameras, and requires battery grip for comfortable use. The colour and out of focus areas rendering is excellent.
draganmikki
2022-02-08T11:53:50
Great lens, really sharp and a good value for this level of quality.
Mark R.
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Wide Angle to Telephoto Zoom
Sony E (Full Frame)
35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor
Auto Focus
1.25' / 38 cm
24-70mm
84 - 34
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f/2.8
f/22
0.24x
82mm
18 Elements / 13 Groups
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3.45 x 5.35" (87.6 x 136 mm)
1.95 lb / 886 g
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By Kiffee
Being in transition from Nikon to Sony; I was hoping to use the Commlite adaptor on my 24-70E f2.8 VR as it is an amazing lens. However, the adaptor proved next to useless, particularly as the recent upgrade excluded E lines!! So my 24-70 was sold as soon as I could obtain the GM. It is as good as and even better in certain ways. Where as the E had a 'thin' Leica style rendering; the GM has more contrast and depth, i.e.3D. It has a solid build, and does add considerable weight to the A7. Not ...
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Outstanding
By keefiman
Being in transition from Nikon to Sony; I was hoping to use the Commlite adaptor on my 24-70E f2.8 VR as it is an amazing lens. However, the adaptor proved next to useless, particularly as the recent upgrade excluded E lines!! So my 24-70 was sold as soon as I could obtain the GM. It is as good as and even better in certain ways. Where as the E had a 'thin' Leica style rendering; the GM has more contrast and depth, i.e.3D. It has a solid build, and does add considerable weight to the A7. Not ...
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For professional photographers and enthusiasts alike, the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens for Sony E-mount cameras is a versatile and high-quality choice. This lens is expertly designed to work in perfect harmony with your mirrorless camera's autofocus and digital image processing capabilities. The E-mount connection ensures a seamless fit with your Sony camera, enhancing your photography experience.
The lens boasts 18 elements that maintain a consistent f/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range, delivering rapid and high-quality results even at 70mm. The extra-low dispersion glass and the Nano AR coating work together to reduce chromatic aberrations and eliminate unwanted reflections, ensuring distortion-free and vibrant images.
This lens is not just about capturing distant subjects; it can focus on objects as close as 15 inches away at 24mm, allowing you to get closer to the action. It's also an excellent choice for portrait photography, as it covers the standard portrait range. While it's designed for full-frame cameras, it's also compatible with APS-C E-mount cameras, producing a 35mm equivalent focal length of 36-105mm.
The Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens is equipped with a zoom lock button to prevent the lens from telescoping downward when you're on the move. The fast, quiet autofocus combines with manual focusing rings for easy control and precise focusing.
Featuring some of the most advanced lens technologies, this lens is the ultimate choice for those seeking superior optical performance for portrait, travel, event photography, or even simple everyday shooting. The lens is built with three aspherical elements, including a newly developed, extremely precise XA (extreme aspherical) element that reduces aberration and delivers ultimate resolution throughout the entire zoom and aperture range, as well as from corner to corner of all image files.
The lens features a 9-bladed aperture that maintains a near circular shape at all settings and is coated with Sony's original Nano AR coating to suppress reflections and ensure spectacular contrast and clarity. The lens has a direct drive SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) focusing system that works with incredible efficiency thanks to a new set of algorithms that position the lens elements quickly and accurately. The motor is smooth and quiet, making it an ideal choice for shooting both still images as well as movies.
To maximize usability, the lens is dust and moisture resistant and features a compact, streamlined design that includes AF/MF switch as well as focus hold, zoom lock and hood release buttons. Two new matching filters for the FE24-70mm F2.8 GM lens have also been introduced, including the VF-82MP MC protector and VF-82CPAM Circular PL filter. This lens is a testament to Sony's commitment to delivering innovative and reliable photography equipment.