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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
75 Overall Score
Price $1,314
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
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What owners think
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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 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Nikon Nikkor 2166 | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II | Yongnuo AF 50mm F1.8 Camera | Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 24-70mm | 28-75mm | 55-200mm | 18-55mm | 50mm | 16mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 | 16 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon F | Canon EF-S | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 695 | 550 | 255 | 200 | 120 | 405 |
| AF Type | XD Linear Motors | VXD | Silent Wave Motor | Micro Motor | STM | stepping motor |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | telephoto | zoom | - | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony G Master SEL2470GM2 24-70mm | 98.2 | 41.9 | 51.8 | 45.2 | 97 | 25 | 63.9 | 80.7 | 87.9 | 35.8 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 55 | 87.3 | 62.9 | 85.1 | 91.2 | 85.1 | 81.1 | 78.4 | 91.8 | 35.8 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 55 | 71.7 | 76.5 | 81.5 | 65.7 | 73.3 | 44.6 | 85.2 | 83 | 92.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Compare | 55 | 68.9 | 82.4 | 42.9 | 62.2 | 78.8 | 44.6 | 83 | 77.9 | 92.3 |
| Yongnuo AF 50mm F1.8 Camera Compare | 86.2 | 91.3 | 90.7 | 95.9 | 2 | 93.4 | 30.4 | 34 | 74 | 80.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Compare | 86.2 | 46.6 | 74.8 | 75 | 94.7 | 51.3 | 63.9 | 34 | 94.9 | 35.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $43
Amazon 6 offers From $43
Best Buy 13 offers From $1,314
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