Sony SEL2470GM2 FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Lens

The Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II represents a thorough redesign of Sony's flagship standard zoom. Its optical formula incorporates two XA (extreme aspherical) elements, two ED elements, two Super ED elements, and Nano AR Coating II to suppress flare and ghosting while delivering corner-to-corner sharpness and beautifully rendered bokeh. The constant f/2.8 aperture provides consistent exposure and depth-of-field control throughout the zoom range, making it equally at home in event photography, portraiture, landscape work, and documentary filmmaking.

Autofocus is driven by four XD Linear Motors arranged in a floating focus system, enabling the lens to keep pace with Sony's fastest bodies at burst rates up to 30 fps. The minimum focusing distance of 21 cm at the wide end and maximum magnification of 0.32× give it genuine close-up capability that many standard zooms lack. On the usability front, the lens features a smooth zoom ring with a switchable torque feel, a de-clickable aperture ring with a lock position, and two customizable focus-hold buttons. Dust and moisture resistance paired with a fluorine front-element coating make it ready for demanding shooting conditions, while its 22% weight reduction over the original GM makes a noticeable difference during long shoots.