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Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

Sony's flagship standard zoom — the GM II brings the benchmark G Master optics to a significantly lighter body. f/2.8 throughout, dual XD linear motors, and Sony's best-in-class subject tracking AF.

Typical Price
£2099–£2399
Average price across retailers: ~£2249
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Core
Aperture
f/2.8 constant (max aperture throughout zoom range)
Compatible Mount
Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Dimensions
87.8 × 119.9mm
Weight
695g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
AF Motor
Dual XD Linear Motor — class-leading speed and silence
Optical IS
None (relies on body IBIS)
Optics
Min. Focus Distance
21cm minimum focus distance (wide), 30cm (tele)

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Suitability Score by Genre
Wedding & Events
9.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Portrait
9.0
Landscape
7.0
Street
7.0
Sports & Action
4.0
✅ Great For
💍
Wedding & Events f/2.8 handles dark receptions brilliantly. The fastest AF in a standard zoom — no missed moments.
🎬
Vlogging & Video Dual XD motors are near-completely silent. Smooth AF pulls and f/2.8 cinematic depth.
👤
Portrait f/2.8 at 70mm combined with Sony AI Eye AF — consistently beautiful portrait results.
🏔️
Landscape Outstanding sharpness stopped down. Weather sealing protects in outdoor conditions.
🏙️
Street f/2.8 handles low-light streets well. Size makes it conspicuous for candid work.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Sports & Action 70mm is too short for most sports. A telephoto GM is the better choice for action.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment.
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