Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM - Lens review and specs

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Sony E Standard Zoom full-frame 2024

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28-70mm

Focal length

f/2

Max aperture

918 g

Weight

14mm35mm85mm200mm600mm

▲ 28-70mm

Max aperture

f/1.4

f/2

f/4

Constant Aperture

Zoom Ratio: 2.5x
Zoom Method: rotary-extending

Focal length50 mm

28 mm70 mm

Aperturef/2

f/2f/22

Near focus8' 4"

Far focus9' 6"

Total DOF1' 1"

Hyperfocal142' 4"

Subject distance8' 11"

Focal length50 mm

Aperturef/2

SensorFull Frame

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Min aperture: f/22
Diaphragm blades: 11

Optics

Optical construction: 20 elements in 14 groups
Special elements: 3 XA (Extreme Aspherical) elements, 3 Super ED elements, 1 ED element, 3 aspherical elements
Coatings: Nano AR Coating II, fluorine front element coating

Focusing

Minimum focus: 38 cm
Max magnification: 0.23×
AF motor: 4 XD Linear Motors

Physical

Weight: 918 g
Dimensions: ⌀93mm × 140mm
Filter thread: 86 mm
Hood included: ALC-SH180
Color: Black

Handling & Controls

Custom Buttons: 2

Recommended Use

Ideal for: Landscapes, Portraits, Street, Travel, Walkaround / Daily, Weddings

Release year: 2024
Announced: Nov 19, 2024
Approx price: $2899 USD

The best

Flagship full-frame standard zoom featuring a constant f/2 aperture across 28-70mm

Also

High-performance G Master optic designed for weddings, portraits, events and video

Summary

The Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM (SEL2870GM) is a landmark standard zoom lens for E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras, delivering a bright, constant f/2 maximum aperture paired with flagship G Master optical performance. By covering 28mm wide-angle through 70mm short telephoto, it effectively replaces multiple fast prime lenses (28mm, 35mm, 50mm) in a single versatile setup.

Its advanced optical design features 20 elements in 14 groups, including three XA (Extreme Aspherical) elements, three Super ED glasses, and one ED element to suppress chromatic and spherical aberrations throughout the zoom range. Sony's Nano AR Coating II minimizes ghosting and flare, while the front fluorine coating repels water and oil. Autofocus is powered by four XD Linear Motors, ensuring lightning-fast, virtually silent tracking for high-speed photography and smooth video capture.

Engineered for working professionals, it features a physical aperture ring with switchable click stops and an iris lock, a zoom smoothness adjuster (Smooth/Tight), two customizable focus hold buttons, and extensive dust and moisture sealing, making it the ultimate tool for weddings, portraits, events, commercial shoots, and high-end video production.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

Constant f/2 maximum aperture throughout the entire 28-70mm range
Outstanding corner-to-corner sharpness and creamy bokeh with 3 XA elements and 11-blade aperture
Fast and quiet autofocus driven by four XD Linear Motors
Aperture ring with click/de-click and iris lock switches, plus zoom smoothness control
Robust dust and moisture resistance with fluorine front coating