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Sony has now officially announced the new 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II lens

Apr 27, 2022 by John Aldred Add Comment

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It had to come eventually and now it’s finally here. Sony has announced its new Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II lens to go along with its recently released FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II announced last October. Like its predecessor, the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II is designed for full-frame Sony E mount cameras and comes with a number of new improvements that should help the shooting workflow.

Sony says it’s the “world’s lightest f/2.8 standard zoom lens”, but we usually have to take Sony’s “World’s” claims with a pinch of salt and a few caveats. In this case, though, weighing in at only 695g, they might actually have a point. It’s 20% less than the original and significantly less than its Nikon and Canon counterparts.

The new FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II, Sony says, was “developed based on feedback from professionals to offer even better control and usability” over its predecessors. As such it features dust and moisture resistance for shooting out rough outdoor conditions with rubber gaskets and rings on the lens mount and buttons and a front element with a repellant fluorine coating. And according to the press release, it also features…

  • Zoom smoothness switch to adjust zoom ring torque either Tight or Smooth
  • A newly added aperture ring with click ON/OFF switch and iris lock switch
  • Two customizable focus hold buttons
  • The focus ring that responds directly and linearly to subtle control when focusing manually
  • New lens hood design with opening to control circular polarizing filters (dia. 82mm)
  • The center of gravity back toward the mount for improved handling and operation
Focal Length24-70mm
Maximum Aperturef/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22
Lens MountSony E
Format CompatibilityFull-Frame
Angle of View84° to 34°
Optical Design20 Elements in 15 Groups
Diaphragm Blades11, Rounded
Focus TypeAutofocus
Image StabilizationNo
Tripod CollarNone
Filter Size82 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)3.5 x 4.7" / 88 x 120 mm
Weight1.5 lb / 695 g

The Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II is available to pre-order from April 28th for $2,299 and is expected to start shipping in June.

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John Aldred: from diyphotography.net

About John Aldred

John Aldred is a photographer with over 20 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter - and occasional beta tester - of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.

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