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Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM

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Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM

Focal length
24–70 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
886 g
Filter diameter
82 mm
Min. focus distance
38 cm
Length
136 mm

Successor: Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

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At a Glance

The 24-70 mm is a standard zoom for Sony E-mount full frame with a constant f/2.8 aperture. It is weather sealed and has a zoom lock and a non-rotating filter thread. It weighs 886 g and focuses down to 38 cm. It covers the common focal lengths for everyday shooting, travel and events.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Travel
  • Events

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
24 mm
Max. focal length
70 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
18
Groups
13
Weight
886 g (1.95 lb)
Filter diameter
82 mm
Min. focus distance
38 cm (14.96 in)
Max. magnification
1:4.2 (0.24×)
Length
136 mm (5.35 in)
Diameter
87.6 mm (3.45 in)
Released
March 2016

Manufacturer data: sony.co.uk, electronics.sony.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM fit?

The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM is a full-frame lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 36-105 mm in full-frame terms.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensSony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GMSamyang 24-70MM F2.8 AFSigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN ArtSigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art
Focal length24-70 mm24-70 mm24-70 mm24-70 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight886 g1,027 g830 g735 g
Filter diameter82 mm82 mm82 mm82 mm
Min. focus distance38 cm35 cm18 cm17 cm
Length136 mm128.5 mm125 mm122.2 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM: FAQ

Does the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM have autofocus?

Yes, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM has autofocus.

Does the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM have image stabilization?

No, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM weigh?

The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM weighs 886 g. It is 136 mm long with a diameter of 87.6 mm.

What filter size does the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM use?

The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM takes 82 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM is 38 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 36-105 mm in full-frame terms.

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