Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 G Master II

A revamped and revitalised optic

- Matthew Richards

Specifications

Mount: Sony E (FE)

Full-frame: Yes

Lens construction: 20 elements in 15 groups

Angle of view: 84-35º

Autofocus: Yes

Image stabilisation: No

Max aperture: f/2.8

Min aperture: f/22

Min focus distance: 0.21m (w) 0.99m (t)

Max magnification ratio: 0.32x

Diaphragm blades: 11

Filter size: 82mm

Dimensions (L x D): 120 x 88mm

Weight: 695g

Building on the success of the original Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM, the second edition aims to deliver improved image quality and all-round performance, enhanced handling and more robust build quality, in a package that’s 20 per cent lighter and 18 per cent smaller. Indeed, Sony points out that it’s the world’s smallest and lightest 24-70mm f/2.8 trinity zoom, making it a perfect match for compact Alpha mirrorless system bodies.