Sony has just officially announced the new Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens. It is not only smaller and lighter than the previous generation, it also features a variety of optical, focusing, and handling upgrades that make this the most well-rounded G Master zoom to date.
This new lens costs $2,298, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama.
Below are the detailed specifications of Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Zoom lens | |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
| Focal length | 24–70 mm | |
| Image stabilization | No | |
| Lens mount | Sony FE | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F2.8 | |
| Minimum aperture | F22 | |
| Aperture ring | No | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 11 | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 20 | |
| Groups | 15 | |
| Special elements / coatings | Five aspherical elements (two of which are high-precision extreme aspherical (XA) elements), two extra-low dispersion (ED) elements and two Super ED elements. | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.21 m (8.27″) | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Linear Motor | |
| Full time manual | Yes | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Focus notes | Uses four of Sony’s extreme dynamic (XD) linear motors | |
| Distance scale | No | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 695 g (1.53 lb) | |
| Diameter | 88 mm (3.45″) | |
| Length | 120 mm (4.72″) | |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Zoom method | Rotary (extending) | |
| Power zoom | No | |
| Zoom lock | Yes | |
| Filter thread | 82 mm | |
| Filter notes | Lens hood has opening for adjusting circular polarizers and variable ND filters | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
| Tripod collar | No | |
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