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Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM vs Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GMSony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Two standard zooms from Sony's GM series for full frame with constant aperture but a different maximum aperture. The FE 28-70mm f/2 GM (market launch December 2024) opens to f/2, the FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II (June 2022) to f/2.8, a difference of about one stop. In return the 28-70 starts at 28 instead of 24 mm.

The larger aperture comes with larger dimensions: the FE 28-70mm f/2 GM weighs 918 g, is 139.8 mm long, has a diameter of 92.9 mm and an 86 mm filter thread. The FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II weighs 695 g, is 119.9 mm long, has a diameter of 87.8 mm and an 82 mm filter thread. The 28-70 focuses from 38 cm (maximum magnification 1:4.3), the 24-70 from 21 cm at 24 mm and 30 cm at 70 mm.

Key data at a glance

  • FE 28-70mm f/2 GM: 28 to 70 mm, f/2, 918 g, 86 mm filters.
  • FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II: 24 to 70 mm, f/2.8, 695 g, 82 mm filters.

Key differences

  • Focal length: 28-70 mm on the Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM, 24-70 mm on the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.
  • The Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM is faster: f/2 instead of f/2.8, about 1 stop more light.
  • The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is 223 g lighter (695 g vs 918 g).
  • The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is 20 mm shorter.
  • The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is narrower: 87.8 mm instead of 92.9 mm in diameter.
  • Filter thread: 86 mm on the Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM, 82 mm on the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.
  • The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II focuses closer: from 21 cm instead of 38 cm.
  • Market launch or announcement: December 2024 for the Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM, June 2022 for the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.

Minimum focus distance by focal length

Manufacturer figures, measured from the sensor plane. On zooms the limit changes with the focal length.

Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM
38 cm
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
21 cm at 24 mm 路 30 cm at 70 mm

Specs side by side

The key specs of both lenses side by side.

LensSony FE 28-70mm F2 GMSony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Focal length28-70 mm24-70 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/2.8
Weight918 g695 g
Filter diameter86 mm82 mm
Min. focus distance38 cm21 cm
Length139.8 mm119.9 mm
Autofocusyesyes
Image stabilizationnono

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Size comparison

Side view of the selected lenses at the same scale1: Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM, length 139.8 mm, diameter 92.9 mm. 2: Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II, length 119.9 mm, diameter 87.8 mm
  1. 1 Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM 139.8 脳 92.9 mm 路 918 g
  2. 2 Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II 119.9 脳 87.8 mm 路 695 g

Schematic silhouettes. Length and diameter are manufacturer figures, drawn at the same scale for all lenses.

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Compatible cameras

Both lenses fit Sony E-Mount cameras. The database lists 52 bodies: 27 full frame, 25 APS-C.

Camera list and adapters for the Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GMCamera list and adapters for the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

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Frequently asked questions about this comparison

Which is lighter, the Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM or the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II?

The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is lighter at 695 g than the Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM at 918 g, a difference of 223 g.

Which is faster, the Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM or the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II?

The Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM is faster: f/2 instead of f/2.8, about 1 stop more light.

What filter size do the Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II use?

The Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM takes 86 mm filters, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II takes 82 mm.

Do the Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II have image stabilization?

No, neither has stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

Do the Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II fit the same cameras?

Yes, both fit Sony E-Mount cameras.

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