Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM
Lens for Sony E-mount · Announced November 2024
Official site on electronics.sony.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- Full frame lens
- Wide
- Standard
Typically $2,954–$3,259 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
$2,954
at eBay.com7% below its 30-day average
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- Used from
- $2,967.95 at Focus Camera
- Used, typically
- $2,967.95
- Launch RRP
- $2,899.99Best new is 2% over
- Zoom range: 28–70mm, Full frame lens
- Max aperture: f/2, Constant through the zoom
- Optical stabilisation: None
- Autofocus motor: XD Linear
- Weight: 918 g
- Weather sealing: Sealed
- Max magnification: 0.23×, Focuses to 0.38 m
FE 28-70mm F2 GM overview
The Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM is a 28–70mm f/2 zoom for full-frame cameras on Sony E-mount, announced by Sony in November 2024. 39 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits portraits.
New, it sells for $2,954 to $3,299.99 at the 6 stores we track in the United States that have it in stock; used and refurbished copies start at $2,967.95. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost $2,954 to $3,259 new. It launched at $2,899.99.
Worth comparing it with the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II, Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN | Art and Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN | Art.
Where to buy the FE 28-70mm F2 GM in United States
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Focus CameraLowest used
Open boxIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
Above RRP +2%
$2,967.95
10% off
$3,298Camera Wholesalers
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
Above RRP +12%
$3,259
2% off
$3,349.95Abt
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
Above RRP +14%
$3,298
Focus Camera
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
Above RRP +14%
$3,298
Pictureline
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
Above RRP +14%
$3,298
Precision Camera
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
Above RRP +14%
$3,299.99
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Things to know
- 28–70mm zoom, f/2 constant through the zoom.
- Full frame lens; it also fits the mount's APS-C bodies.
- Autofocus (XD Linear motor); no optical stabilisation.
- 918 g; 92.9 × 139.8 mm; 86mm filters; extends as it zooms.
- Focuses down to 0.38 m, up to 0.23× magnification.
- Weather sealed.
- Used, it typically sells for about $2,967.95 in United States (asking prices over 21 days); today from $2,967.95.
Good for
- Portraits (70–70mm-equivalent reach at f/2)
From the FE 28-70mm F2 GM's published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest in Australia: about 6% under the US price before shipping and import tax.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United States(you) | $2,954 | $2,967.95 |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Europe | — | — |
| AustraliaCheapest | A$4,025.03≈ $2,766 | — |
| Singapore | S$4,069≈ $3,175 | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
Should be worth, used
$2,967.95
Usually $2,967.95 to $3,132.98 · 21 days, 29 listings
Cheapest used today
$2,967.95
About what it usually goes for
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | $2,967.95 | $3,132.98 | $3,132.98 | 6 |
| Oct 2026 | $2,849 | $2,967.95 | $2,967.95 | 15 |
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
Videos
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Discussions & forums
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FE 28-70mm F2 GM specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 28–70mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 28–70mm (full frame)
- Maximum aperture
- f/2
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Made for
- Full frame
- Elements / groups
- 20 / 14
- Aperture blades
- 11
- Closest focus
- 0.38 m
- Max magnification
- 0.23×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (XD Linear)
- Optical stabilisation
- No
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Internal zoom
- No
- Aperture ring
- Yes
- Teleconverter compatible
- No
Size & weight
- Weight
- 918 g
- Diameter × length
- 92.9 × 139.8 mm
- Filter thread
- 86 mm
Cameras it fits
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APS-C · 26 MP · 2024
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