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Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

Sony's original pro standard-zoom workhorse, still widely used and highly regarded for sharpness. Heavier and slower-focusing than the GM II which replaced it, but often available at a large discount — a strong buy for budget-conscious professionals who don't need the very fastest autofocus.

Starting from
£1399 new
Used from £1485 (Wex Photo Video)
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£1485
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Value & Depreciation
£2249
Launch price
→
£1399
Today
=
38%
Value drop
Over ~10 years, this camera has cost roughly £85/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2016
Lens Type
Zoom
Focal Length
24–70mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Compatible Mount
Sony FE
Filter Size
82mm
Dimensions
87.6mm x 136mm
Weight
886g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
DDSSM (Direct Drive Super Sonic wave Motor)
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
9
Min. Focus Distance
0.38m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
7.2
Street
5.9
Travel
6.3
Wedding & Events
8.5
Vlogging & Video
5.4
Filmmaking
6.7
Documentary
7.0
Landscape
7.9
Casual
6.2
Food
6.0
Architecture
7.6
Astrophotography
6.9
Underwater
7.5
✅ Great For
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Wedding & Events 8.5 Strong on focal length, optical quality and autofocus. The original pro-grade 24-70mm f/2.8, now available at a discount versus the GM II.
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Landscape 7.9 Strong on optical quality, focal length and weather sealing.
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Architecture 7.6 Strong on optical quality, focal length and filter compatibility.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Vlogging & Video 5.4 Held back by video handling and portability.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM