The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM is a premium constant maximum aperture full-frame (FE) zoom lens for the Sony E-mount, announced by Sony on February 3, 2016.[1][2]
Maker | Sony |
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Lens mount(s) | Sony E-mount |
Technical data | |
Type | Zoom |
Focus drive | Piezoelectric |
Focal length | 24-70mm |
Image format | 35mm full-frame |
Aperture (max/min) | f/2.8 -22.0 |
Close focus distance | 0.38 metres (1.2 ft) |
Max. magnification | 1:4 (0.24x) |
Diaphragm blades | 9 |
Construction | 18 elements in 13 groups |
Features | |
Manual focus override | Yes |
Weather-sealing | Yes |
Lens-based stabilization | No |
Aperture ring | No |
Unique features | GM-series lens |
Application | Multipurpose |
Physical | |
Max. length | 136 millimetres (5.4 in) |
Diameter | 87.6 millimetres (3.45 in) |
Weight | 886 grams (1.953 lb) |
Filter diameter | 82mm |
Accessories | |
Lens hood | Petal-shape |
History | |
Introduction | 2016 |
Retail info | |
MSRP | $2199 USD |
Though designed for Sony's full frame E-mount cameras, the lens can be used on Sony's APS-C E-mount camera bodies, with an equivalent full-frame field-of-view of 36-105mm.
In 2022, an updated version of this lens called the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II was released. It is the smallest and lightest full-frame 24-70mm F2.8 lens on the market at 120 millimeters in length and 695 grams.
Build quality
editThe lens showcases a matte-black weather resistant plastic exterior with a rubber focus and zoom ring. There is also a zoom lock to prevent zoom creep and an Autofocus-Manual focus switch. The barrel of the lens telescopes outward from the main lens body as it's zoomed in from 24mm to 70mm.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM: Digital Photography Review". Archived from the original on 2016-07-05. Retrieved 2017-06-18.
- ^ "Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM review: Best zoom in the range". July 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-08-24. Retrieved 2017-07-05.