Is it worth upgrading from the original 24-70mm GM?

Yes for most working shooters. The Mark II is sharper wide open, focuses faster and is significantly lighter, which shows over a full day of carrying it.

How does it compare with the Sigma 24-70mm DG DN Art?

The Sigma is a strong, cheaper alternative with similar sharpness. The Sony focuses faster, tracks better in low light and is lighter, which is where the extra outlay goes.

Does it have optical stabilization?

No. It relies on the camera's in-body stabilization, so pair it with a stabilized Sony body for handheld video and slow shutter work.

Is it good for video?

Yes. The aperture ring, linear motors and quiet focusing suit video, though there is some focus breathing when you rack focus manually.

The lens, front and rear caps, a lens hood, a soft case and a lens strap.

Will it fit my Sony camera?

It is a Sony E-mount full-frame lens. It fits E-mount bodies, and on APS-C bodies it gives a roughly 36-105mm equivalent range.

Where is the Sony FE 24–70mm F/2.8 GM II Lens for Sony E-Mount cheapest?

At The Camerashop, for $1,921.23, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Sony FE 24–70mm F/2.8 GM II Lens for Sony E-Mount?

2 stores we checked sell it, including The Camerashop, Amazon.

Sony FE 24–70mm F/2.8 GM II Lens for Sony E-Mount

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What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers rate it as the best 24-70mm f/2.8 available for E-mount, praising sharpness, autofocus speed and the weight saving over the original. Complaints center on the price and on minor focus breathing for video.

What people mention

SharpnessPraisedReviewers say it resolves fine detail across the frame and is usable wide open at every focal length.
AutofocusPraisedOwners report quick, quiet focusing and dependable eye tracking on recent Sony bodies.
WeightPraisedUsers note it is markedly lighter and shorter than the original GM, which matters on long shoots.
PriceCriticisedReviewers call it costly next to third-party f/2.8 zooms that cover the same range.
Focus breathingMixedVideographers note some breathing when pulling focus, though it is less than the first version.
Zoom ringMixedSome owners find the zoom ring stiff when the lens is new and say it loosens with use.

About the Sony FE 24–70mm F/2.8 GM II Lens for Sony E-Mount

The Sony FE 24–70mm F/2.8 GM II is a full-frame standard zoom lens from Sony's G Master series, made for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. It has a 24–70mm focal range and a constant F/2.8 aperture, so the maximum aperture stays the same throughout the zoom range. It is intended for photo and video work such as portraits, weddings, landscapes, events and commercial shoots.

The optical design has 15 elements in 20 groups. These include two extreme aspherical (XA) elements, two ED elements and two Super ED elements, which help reduce aberrations. Nano AR Coating II helps reduce flare and ghosting. An 11-blade circular aperture produces smooth background blur.

Four XD Linear Motors drive the autofocus. The lens has an aperture ring, a customizable focus hold button, a focus mode switch and zoom smoothness controls. The design is dust- and moisture-resistant.

Mount

Sony E-mount (full-frame)

Focal length

24–70mm

Max aperture

Constant F/2.8

Optical design

15 elements in 20 groups

Special elements

2 XA, 2 ED, 2 Super ED

Coating

Nano AR Coating II