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Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

The second generation of Sony's professional standard zoom — the FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II is a significant redesign of the original G Master that addresses its main criticism: weight. At 695g it is 140g lighter than the first generation while retaining G Master optical quality and upgrading to Quad XD Linear Motor autofocus for faster, more responsive tracking. The 24-70mm range covers wide standard to portrait with a constant f/2.8 aperture, and the optical formula delivers exceptional corner-to-corner sharpness throughout the zoom range. The cornerstone professional zoom for the Sony FE system — paired with the FE 16-35mm and 70-200mm GM lenses for a complete professional kit.

GearFrame's Take

The best standard zoom available for any mirrorless system — 695g G Master quality with Quad XD tracking, excellent close focus, and a constant f/2.8 from 24mm to 70mm.

Starting from
£1899 new
Used from £1649 (Wex Photo Video)
Average price across retailers: ~£2399
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£1899
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£1649
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Core
Released
2022
Aperture
f/2.8 (constant max aperture)
Compatible Mount
Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Dimensions
87.8mm diameter × 119.9mm length
Weight
695g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Quad XD Linear Motor — exceptionally fast and precise tracking across the zoom range
Optical IS
None (relies on body IBIS)
Min. Focus Distance
21cm minimum focus distance

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Wedding & Events
9.0
Portrait
9.0
Travel
7.0
Landscape
7.0
Great For
💍
Wedding & Events The definitive wedding zoom — constant f/2.8, Quad XD tracking, and G Master rendering cover every moment from ceremony to reception.
👤
Portrait f/2.8 at 50-70mm produces beautiful subject isolation and G Master sharpness — outstanding for professional portrait sessions.
✈️
Travel Lighter than any previous professional f/2.8 standard zoom — covers virtually every travel scenario from interiors to portraits.
🏔️
Landscape G Master edge sharpness at 24mm and weather sealing suit landscape shooting — for wide work the 16-35mm GM extends the range further.
⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 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. See our full methodology →
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