Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Overview
Small Size, Huge Versatility
A refined take on the fast standard zoom, the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II is not only smaller and lighter than the previous generation, but it also features a variety of optical, focusing, and handling upgrades. Catering to both photo and video applications, this is the most well-rounded G Master zoom to date.
G Master Image Quality
Designed to rival prime lenses, this zoom’s optics have been revamped to provide even greater resolution, clarity, and bokeh quality.
- Bright f/2.8 Constant Aperture: Allows users to capture images in dim lighting conditions and with a shallow depth of field.
- Advanced Optical Design: Includes two ED (extra-low dispersion) and two Super ED elements to suppress chromatic aberrations and color fringing for greater clarity and color fidelity.
- Aspherical Elements: Five aspherical elements, including two extreme aspherical elements (XA), minimize spherical aberrations, distortion, and also reduce ‘onion ring’ bokeh.
- Nano AR Coating II: Controls flare and ghosting with support from a new optical design that reduces internal reflections.
- 11-Blade Aperture Diaphragm: Helps create smooth, circular bokeh at all aperture settings.
Faster AF and Floating Focus Mechanism
Enjoy faster focusing performance, improved close-up shooting, and enhanced control with the redesigned focusing system.
- XD Linear Motors: Four XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motors provide greatly improved focusing performance, including faster, quieter, and more precise AF.
- Enhanced Focus Tracking: Improved focusing when working with fast-moving subjects; supports shooting at up to 30 fps, with full AF maintained even when shooting stopped down, and focus tracking is possible even when changing the zoom position.
- Floating Focus Mechanism: Helps maintain image quality throughout the focusing range, with a minimum focusing distance of 8.3″ at the 24mm position or 11.8″ at the 70mm position and a maximum magnification of 0.32x at the 70mm position.
- Internal Focusing Design: Promotes snappier, more responsive focusing performance and maintains the overall lens length during operation.
Improved Control and Video Capabilities
This lens has been updated to appeal to both photo and video shooters’ needs.
- Minimized Focus Breathing, Focus Shift, and Axial Shift: Prevents unwanted movements and angle of view variations for greater compositional accuracy during recording.
- Supports Breathing Compensation: Available in select cine-line and Alpha cameras.
- Quiet XD Linear Motors: Enable the use of AF during video recording.
- Linear Response MF: Provides natural, intuitive manual focus control.
- Manual Aperture Ring: Can be de-clicked for silent operation, and zoom smoothness can be adjusted depending on the desired torque.
Compact, Lightweight, and Robust Design
Among the smallest and lightest f/2.8 standard zooms available, this lens remains a durable and weather-sealed option for professional use.
- 22% Lighter and 18% Smaller: Highly portable and versatile for a variety of shooting applications.
- Manual Aperture Ring: Tactile exposure control is possible, with the option to de-click for smooth and silent iris pulls, or lock in the ‘A’ position for camera-based aperture switching.
- Programmable Focus Hold Buttons and Focus Mode Switch: Provide intuitive focus control.
- Zoom Smoothness Switch: Allows for changing between Smooth and Tight zoom ring torque.
- Hybrid Construction: Uses both metal and plastic components to maximize durability and maintain a low weight design.
- Dust- and Moisture-Resistant Design: Includes rubber gaskets at each seam and a rubber ring sealing the lens mount for use in inclement weather conditions.
- Fluorine Coating: Repels water, oil, and other contaminants on the front lens element, making it easier to clean.
- Included Lens Hood: Features a locking button and a filter window for easier adjustment of rotating filters (e.g., polarizers, variable NDs).
For more details, you can visit the Sony official product page.
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