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

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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Official: Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Sony today has officially announced the new FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II lens.

The US price for this lens is $2,298, you can check pre-order options at B&H Photo and Adorama.

The official release date for this lens in June 2022.

Sony FE 24-70mm F/2.8 GM II Specs:

Focal Length 24 to 70mm
Maximum Aperture f/2.8
Minimum Aperture f/22
Lens Mount Sony E
Lens Format Coverage Full-Frame
Angle of View 84° to 34°
Minimum Focus Distance 8.3" / 21 cm
Maximum Magnification 0.32x
Optical Design 20 Elements in 15 Groups
Diaphragm Blades 11, Rounded
Focus Type Autofocus
Image Stabilization No
Filter Size 82 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L) 3.5 x 4.7" / 87.8 x 119.9 mm
Length at Maximum Extension 6" / 152 mm
Weight 1.5 lb / 695 g

Apr 27, 2022 at 09:41 AM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Official: Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

The first sources are seeming to confirm the imminent arrival of the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.
Seems like a very logical move after the 70-200GM II.

https://digicame-info.com/2022/03/fe-24-70mm-f28-gm-ii-1.html

Mar 15, 2022 at 07:46 AM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Official: Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Dammit! They're going to make me spend enormous amounts of money for something I don't need...again.

If it's anything like the 70-200 II it will be stellar and I will have to have it.

Mar 15, 2022 at 12:14 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Official: Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Dream Kit 2023
- a1 ii
- 24-70mm f/2.8 GM ii
- 70-200mm f/2.8 GM ii
- 600mm f/4 GM ii

Mar 15, 2022 at 12:19 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Official: Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

saaketham wrote:
Dream Kit 2023
- a1 ii
- 24-70mm f/2.8 GM ii
- 70-200mm f/2.8 GM ii
- 600mm f/4 GM ii

But the sunstar better be good.

Mar 15, 2022 at 01:03 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Official: Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

I think the a1ii waits till after the R1 so Sony can take the lead again, maybe 2023, I actually hope later because I don't want a new that fast.
I think a new 24-70 is this year based on rumors
70-200 already exists if you can get one so no real worries there.
600GMii->not a chance. I don't see this being replaced for a LONG time. There are bigger needs in the big white primes before this gets a rev 2, and Cannon mailed it in with the RF600 (its still a great lens, but nothing new on it to push Sony)

saaketham wrote:
Dream Kit 2023
- a1 ii
- 24-70mm f/2.8 GM ii
- 70-200mm f/2.8 GM ii
- 600mm f/4 GM ii

Mar 15, 2022 at 01:16 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Official: Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

no need, as I am happy with the Tamron 28-75 F2.8 VXD G2

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Mar 15, 2022 at 01:34 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Official: Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

I am happy with the optical performance of the current GM 24-70mm lens. I would like the II to be smaller and lighter in a similar fashion the 70-200mm GM lens transitioned from the first to the second version.

Mar 15, 2022 at 02:12 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Official: Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

AGeoJO wrote:
I am happy with the optical performance of the current GM 24-70mm lens. I would like the II to be smaller and lighter in a similar fashion the 70-200mm GM lens transitioned from the first to the second version.

All recent Sony GM lenses have been smaller/than lighter than the early ones. No that will be true also with 24-70 GM II. Very interesting

Mar 15, 2022 at 03:12 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Official: Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

The Tamron 35-150mm is making me rethink whether I'll ever need a 24-70mm again. My 24-70mm GM was the first lens to go when I got the 35-150mm.

Mar 15, 2022 at 03:52 PM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Official: Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

My only zoom is the Sigma 28-70/2.8 pretty happy with it but mostly shoot primes for better IQ. will be interesting to see if the 24-70 GM II will improve as much as the 70-200 GM II did.

Mar 15, 2022 at 05:00 PM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Official: Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

hevaKmaI wrote:
The Tamron 35-150mm is making me rethink whether I'll ever need a 24-70mm again. My 24-70mm GM was the first lens to go when I got the 35-150mm.

If the the new 24-70 GM II is nice size and good handling with reasonably good optics, it will be a well liked lens. Wide end down to 24mm is so important in many 24-70mm applications, from reportage to landscape. Tamron 35-150mm is simply a different kind of lens.

Mar 16, 2022 at 01:56 AM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Official: Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

hevaKmaI wrote:
The Tamron 35-150mm is making me rethink whether I'll ever need a 24-70mm again. My 24-70mm GM was the first lens to go when I got the 35-150mm.

To each their own really. Coincidentally my girlfriend has mostly been using a vintage 35-105 and she doesn't seem to miss the 24mm, but I think I would in her place. Using a standard zoom for me is mostly about getting the wide angle in addition to a standard (for me 40mm) range. It's great what the 35-150 brought to the table photograhy wise for a lot of people, but it doesn't make the 24-70GM II unnecessary.
Sony should most certainly have the ambition to have best-in-class lenses in all ranges.

Mar 16, 2022 at 02:04 AM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Official: Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

tuomkok wrote:
If the the new 24-70 GM II is nice size and good handling with reasonably good optics, it will be a well liked lens. Wide end down to 24mm is so important in many 24-70mm applications, from reportage to landscape. Tamron 35-150mm is simply a different kind of lens.

Indeed 35mm is often not wide enough but I sold my 24-70GM for the Tamron and now work with the 35-150 on the A1 and 16-35GM on the A7riii so for reportage/event and landscape work I can now work with a 2 lens rather than 3 lens combination. 24-70 can be a useful range but I have always found it limiting with the need for wider and longer when shooting events

Mar 16, 2022 at 03:10 AM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Official: Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Im pretty darn happy with my sigma 24-70 2.8 honestly. They would have to make something just as good as the 70-200 gm ii which I think they will. Combine that with the ar-ii coatings for less flare, less weight, smaller, faster af and you should have a nice package.

Curious to see what sony pulls off. I am sure it will dominate others and will command a nice big price tag.

Mar 16, 2022 at 07:17 AM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Official: Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

I also love the fantastic image quality of my Sigma 24-70/2.8. It’s very close to what I get with the 35GM and 50GM without the large aperture. I find it to be the (almost) perfect one lens travel solution. I carry the CV 15 and the 24-70/2.8 and can shoot almost anything on a vacation with those two. No need for the 35-150 for me.

Mar 16, 2022 at 05:39 PM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Official: Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

The new GM will have some big shoes to fill. I’m hoping for better optics than the sigma 24-70, about the weight of the Tamron 28-75, diameter less than the sigma. The current competition is so good it will need to be a real special lens to justify a higher price.

Mar 16, 2022 at 09:35 PM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Official: Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

mudlake wrote:
I also love the fantastic image quality of my Sigma 24-70/2.8. It’s very close to what I get with the 35GM and 50GM without the large aperture. I find it to be the (almost) perfect one lens travel solution. I carry the CV 15 and the 24-70/2.8 and can shoot almost anything on a vacation with those two. No need for the 35-150 for me.

the sigma has some flaws, but it's probably the best 24-70 on the market overall, really nice lens. The 24-70ii needs to be sharper AND smaller to really appeal, because it's going to cost a lot more, so it has to beat the sigma, otherwise it loses some luster.

Mar 16, 2022 at 10:23 PM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Official: Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

It seems to be coming

If not March 22nd then within few moths.

This is good news for everybody, including Sony as a manufacturer, as the current 24-70 GM has not been very competitive against Sigma offering. Justifying the GM price is possible only when the product is superior to third party offerings.

Mar 18, 2022 at 01:59 AM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Official: Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

This lens have to at least as good as the 70-200GM II if not better for people to consider, there are just too much competition for this range, the Sigma and Tamron both are really good and A LOT cheaper, honestly I don't think the 70-200GM II will do as well if there is a Sigma 70-200 DN in the same way as Sigma 24-70 DN

Mar 18, 2022 at 07:07 AM

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