Used Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM (G Master) E-Mount NEX Camera Lens

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2025-03-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM - A Must-Have Lens

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

Rated 4 out of 5

Good all-around

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens

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

Rated 4 out of 5

Good lens

This is a good lens but the GM II is smaller, lighter and balances better.

jw

2024-10-05T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

cs interaction

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

Rated 1 out of 5

Has decided to fall apart

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent. Very pleased

The lenses are fantastic and love it.

Jayson

2024-09-04T17:48:21

Rated 2 out of 5

Not sharpness lenss

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

Rated 5 out of 5

FAVORITE SO FAR!

My favorite of two so far, the other is Model: SEL1635GM

a7rvbeginner

2024-06-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Glass

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Great features

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

Rated 5 out of 5

love this lens

pictures are clear. This is my go to for almost everything. A little heavy, but worth it.

Donna123

2023-11-28T02:57:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Quality

Great value for the price best I've found on any website

KRISTINA A.

2023-11-09T10:25:08

Rated 5 out of 5

Very good item

Very good item

Johanna M.

2023-11-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Standard Zoom

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Best in class workhorse lens!

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing quality lens

The lens was in incredible shape and quality for a very good lens

Huntington G.

2023-06-28T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good but limited Magnification

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Oldie but a Goodie

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

Rated 3 out of 5

SCAM 0% FINANCING

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

Rated 1 out of 5

Canon IS THE BEST!

Sony Charged me 600.00 to fix this lens. I will be going back to CANON!

EUGENE D.

2022-11-01T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

terribly let down

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

Rated 4 out of 5

GMaster Quality

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

Rated 5 out of 5

native brand is greater than third party, this lens excells

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Sony lens GM 24-70 GM11

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

Rated 5 out of 5

OUTSTANDING!

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

Rated 5 out of 5

OUTSTANDING!

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

Rated 5 out of 5

OUTSTANDING!

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

Rated 4 out of 5

Big on quality, big on size

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Sony FE Lens Review

Great lens, really sharp and a good value for this level of quality.

Mark R.

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Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Specifications

General

General

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  • Brand

    Sony

  • Lens Series

    None

  • Color

    Black

  • Lens Type

    Wide Angle to Telephoto Zoom

  • Lens Mount

    Sony E (Full Frame)

  • Format Compatibility

    35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Closest Focus Distance

    1.25' / 38 cm

  • Focal Length

    24-70mm

  • Angle Of View

    84 - 34

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    Not Applicable

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/2.8

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/22

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.24x

  • Filter Size

    82mm

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    18 Elements / 13 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    9, Rounded

  • Dimensions Diameter x Length

    3.45 x 5.35" (87.6 x 136 mm)

  • Weight

    1.95 lb / 886 g

Features

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  • Image Stabilization

    None

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About Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM (G Master) E-Mount NEX Camera Lens

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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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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.

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM (G Master) E-Mount NEX Camera Lens Features

  • E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • One XA Element & Two Aspherical Elements
  • Nano AR Coating
  • Focus Hold Button; Internal Focus
  • Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction
  • One ED Element & One Super ED Element
  • Direct Drive Super Sonic Wave AF Motor
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm