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Sony G Master SEL2470GM2 24-70mm
At 694g and 20% lighter than its predecessor, this f/2.8 constant-aperture zoom delivers prime-rivaling sharpness with XA elements, ED glass, and four XD Linear Motors for fast AF. Its 0.32x maximum magnification and 11-blade aperture enable close-up shots with smooth bokeh, while a dedicated aperture ring with click/de-click switch suits video work. Best for landscape photographers and hybrid creators shooting 4K 120p video who need a compact, weather-sealed zoom.
Focal length 24-70mm
Aperture 22
Mount Sony E
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 695 g
af type XD Linear Motors
lens type zoom
76 Overall Score
Price CA$2,954
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Pros & Cons
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 |
| Focal Length Max | 70 |
| Elements | 20 |
| Groups | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4 |
| Coating | Nano AR Coating II and Fluorine Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 82 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | XD Linear Motors |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 210 |
| Max Magnification | 0.32x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony G Master SEL2470GM2 24-70mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 24-70mm | 16-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 28-75mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 695 | 615 | 726 | 655 | 550 | 369 |
| AF Type | XD Linear Motors | HLA | STM | linear motor | VXD | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | telephoto | zoom | Wide-Angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony G Master SEL2470GM2 24-70mm | 98.3 | 40.8 | 52.7 | 45.2 | 97 | 24.6 | 63.6 | 80.7 | 88 | 36 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.8 | 84.6 | 58.7 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.6 | 78.4 | 51.1 | 81.2 | 97 | 71.8 | 0 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.3 | 86.4 | 54.8 | 22.9 | 95.9 | 84 | 91.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.3 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 54.8 | 86.4 | 63.6 | 84.8 | 91.2 | 84 | 80.8 | 78.4 | 91.7 | 36 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 86.6 | 96.2 | 63.2 | 95.7 | 38.7 | 93 | 86.2 | 34.1 | 50.2 | 81.1 |
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