Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Review
Standard zoom · 695 g · XD linear
Specdex verdict The Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II is one of the strongest products in its category — Specdex's editor's pick at flagship tier.
Sony’s standard zoom flagship — lighter, sharper and faster AF than the original G Master. The pro do-it-all.
Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II versus its closest rivals
- +Much lighter than v1
- +Superb AF speed
- +Zero focus breathing
- −Still expensive
- −No IS (relies on body IBIS)
- −Hood rattle complaints
Who's the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
At $2,298 you're in flagship territory — check the "cheaper alternatives" block below for nearer-equivalent picks at half the price.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II.
- Lens
- Front + rear caps
- Lens hood (where applicable)
- Soft pouch (premium tier)
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Sources & benchmarks
Cited, not generatedSpecdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.
Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.
Specifications
Editorial · awaiting verification| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 695 g |
| Filter size | 82 mm |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Mount | Sony E |
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