Sony
The Sony SEL2470GM (FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM) is a professional‑grade full‑frame zoom lens offering constant f/2.8 aperture, high resolution, and robust weather‑sealed construction. Introduced in 2016, it provides fast, quiet SSM autofocus and a versatile focal range for a wide variety of photographic and video applications.
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$1,798.00
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$1,655.21
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$1,498.00
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$1,998.00
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Expert Opinion
Professional reviewers consistently praise the SEL2470GM for its G Master‑level resolution, robust weather‑sealed build, and quiet, precise SSM autofocus, noting that it delivers studio‑quality sharpness and beautiful bokeh across the zoom range. However, they also flag its considerable weight and lack of focus‑limiter features, and some question whether the 2016 design remains the best choice now that lighter, newer GM II variants are available.
What Users Say
Everyday users celebrate the lens’s versatile focal length, fast aperture, and reliable AF, especially for weddings, events, and portrait work, while repeatedly mentioning its heavy build and size as a drawback for long handheld sessions, travel, and gimbal mounting. Corner softness at 70 mm and the absence of a focus limiter also surface as common concerns.
Common Complaints
The lens is frequently described as heavy and bulky, prone to zoom creep when extended, lacking a focus limiter and distance scale, and showing corner softness at 70 mm wide open.
How It Compares
vs. Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L
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Choose the Sony when you need Sony‑native AF performance and superior weather sealing; choose Canon for a marginal weight advantage and native Canon mount.
vs. Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
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Select Sony for Sony‑system users needing the best AF integration; select Nikon for a lighter, more compact option on Nikon bodies.
vs. Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art
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Opt for Sony if budget allows and you prioritize build quality and flare control; opt for Sigma for a lower‑cost solution with comparable optics.
vs. Sony SEL2470GM II (2022)
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Choose the original SEL2470GM if you prefer its longer barrel and established performance; choose the GM II for a newer, lighter, and more portable version.
