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Sony FE 24–70mm F2.8 GM II vs Sony FE 28–70mm F2 GM

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SonyFE 24–70mm F2.8 GM IISonyFE 28–70mm F2 GM
Overview
ReleasedMay 2022December 2024
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–70 mm28–70 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Optical construction20 elements in 15 groups; OpticalLimits gives 22/16 in its table but 20/15 in the text, so maker figures are used20 elements in 14 groups
Special elementsFive aspherical elements including two XA; two ED and two Super ED elementsThree XA extreme-aspherical elements; Super ED and ED glass
CoatingsNano AR Coating II; fluorine front-element coatingNano AR Coating II; fluorine coating on front element
Diaphragm11 rounded blades11 rounded blades
Angle of view84°–34° full frame; 61°–23° APS-C75°–34° full frame; 54°–23° APS-C
Mount and compatibility
MountsSony ESony E
Image circleFull frameFull frame
Image circle detailFull-frame coverage; 36–105 mm equivalent field of view on APS-CFull-frame coverage; 42–105 mm equivalent field of view on APS-C
Teleconverter supportNot compatible with SEL14TC or SEL20TCNot compatible with SEL14TC or SEL20TC
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.21 m0.38 m
Maximum magnification0.32×0.23×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailFour XD linear motors; floating focus; Linear Response MFFour XD linear motors; floating focus; Linear Response MF
Focus distance detailMinimum focus 0.21 m at 24 mm or 0.30 m at 70 mmMinimum focus 0.38 m throughout the zoom range
Stabilisation detailNo lens stabilisation; compatible bodies provide stabilisationNo lens stabilisation; compatible bodies provide stabilisation
Video featuresBreathing compensation with compatible cameras; compensation crops the imageOptical design suppresses focus breathing; breathing compensation with compatible cameras crops the image
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm86 mm
Maximum diameter87.8 mm92.9 mm
Length119.9 mm139.8 mm
Weight695 g918 g
ControlsAperture ring, click on/off and iris-lock switches, two focus-hold buttons, AF/MF switch and Tight/Smooth zoom-resistance selectorAperture ring, click on/off switch, iris lock, AF/MF switch, two focus-hold buttons and Smooth/Tight zoom-torque switch
Zoom design–Barrel extends when zooming; reviews disagree about the extension distance, so no precise extension is given
Weather resistanceDust- and moisture-resistant design; not guaranteed completely dust- or moisture-proofDust- and moisture-resistant design with button and switch gaskets and mount seal; not guaranteed completely dust- or moisture-proof
Dimensions detail–Maker dimensions 92.9 × 139.8 mm; Photography Blog gives conflicting dimensions in its introduction, so maker figures are used
Weight detailApproximately 695 g lens; separately supplied hood, caps and case excludedApproximately 918 g lens; separately supplied hood, caps and case excluded
Lens hoodALC-SH168 petal-shaped bayonet hoodALC-SH182 petal-shaped bayonet hood with filter-access window
In the boxALC-SH168 hood, ALC-F82S front cap, ALC-R1EM rear cap, soft case and case strapALC-SH182 hood, ALC-F86S front cap, ALC-R1EM rear cap and soft case
Release detailSony Europe announced on 27 April 2022 with May 2022 availability. Photography Blog reports June for UK/US availability; the earlier maker European month is used. Sony identifies this as the second generation of the original GM lens; overlapping availability does not change that generation relationship.Sony UK announced on 19 November 2024 with December 2024 availability and an approximate £3,050 list price; first-sale precision remains the month

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