Sony
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Standard zoom · 695 g · XD linear
95
/ 100
From $2,298
VS
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II wins by 1
Sony
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM
Prime/Zoom
94
/ 100
From $1,398
Specdex verdict
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II lands at 95 and Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM at 94. That puts Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II if…
- ✓Much lighter than v1
- ✓Superb AF speed
- ✓Zero focus breathing
Pick Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II 95
vs 94 Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM
Score breakdown
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
95 sharpness 96
af 98
build 94
value 86
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM
94 sharpness 94
af 93
build 94
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II | Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | Sony E | — |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | — |
| Weight | 695 g | — |
| Filter size | 82 mm | — |
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Pros
- +Much lighter than v1
- +Superb AF speed
- +Zero focus breathing
Cons
- −Still expensive
- −No IS (relies on body IBIS)
- −Hood rattle complaints
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II vs Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM
Which is better, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II or Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM? +
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II worth the price? +
At $2,298, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in af.
Is Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM worth the price? +
At $1,398, Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in sharpness.
Does Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II or Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.