Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM vs Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
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Key differences
- Aperture blades: 11 on the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II, against 9 on the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM.
- Closest focus: 0.21 m on the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II, against 0.38 m on the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM.
- Max magnification: 0.32× on the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II, against 0.24× on the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM.
- Aperture ring: Yes on the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II, against No on the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM.
- Weight: 695 g on the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II, against 886 g on the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM.
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| Lowest price today | $1,598 new $1,149.99 used | $2,399.95 new $1,849.99 used |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 24–70mm | 24–70mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 24–70mm (full frame) | 24–70mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 18 / 13 | 20 / 15 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 11 (best) |
| Closest focus | 0.38 m | 0.21 m (best) |
| Max magnification | 0.24× | 0.32× (best) |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (DDSSM) | Yes (XD Linear) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes (best) |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 886 g | 695 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 87.6 × 136 mm | 87.8 × 119.9 mm |
| Filter thread | 82 mm | 82 mm |
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