A fast, standard zoom favored for its versatility, the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM is a wide-angle to short telephoto lens designed for E-mount mirrorless cameras. Featuring a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, this lens maintains consistent performance throughout the zoom range and benefits working in low-light conditions and with selective focus techniques. Complementing the apt light-gathering capabilities is an equally impressive optical design, which incorporates three aspherical elements and two extra-low dispersion elements. One of the aspherical elements features an XA (extreme aspherical) designation, ensuring its refined surface precision and notable ability to minimize spherical aberrations throughout the zoom range. Additionally, a Nano AR Coating has been applied to individual elements to significantly minimize lens flare and ghosting for increased contrast and color neutrality. Pairing a sophisticated optical design and versatile speed, this standard zoom is well-suited for use in a wide array of environments and lighting conditions.
Beyond the attributes of the lens system itself, this 24-70mm is also characterized by a Direct Drive SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) system that provides fast, quiet AF performance as well as responsive manual focus handling. The lens is also dust- and moisture-sealed, to permit working in inclement weather conditions, and nuanced details, such as a focus hold button and rubberized control dials, further the intuitiveness in handling.
Lens Mount | Sony E |
Camera Format | Full-Frame (1x Crop Factor) |
Sensor Resolution | Actual: 50.5 Megapixel Effective: 50.1 Megapixel (8640 x 5760) |
Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Sensor Size | 35.9 x 24 mm |
Image File Format | JPEG, Raw, HEIF |
Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100 to 32000 (Extended: 50 to 102400) |
Shutter Speed | Mechanical Shutter 1/8000 to 30 Second Bulb Mode Electronic Shutter 1/32000 to 30 Second Bulb Mode 1/8000 to 1/4 Second in Movie Mode |
Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multiple, Spot |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
Metering Range | -3 to 20 EV |
White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater |
Continuous Shooting | Electronic Shutter Up to 30 fps at 50.1 MP for up to 155 Frames (Raw) / 165 Frames (JPEG) Up to 20 fps at 50.1 MP for up to 238 Frames (Raw) / 400 Frames (JPEG) Up to 15 fps at 50.1 MP Up to 5 fps at 50.1 MP Mechanical Shutter Up to 10 fps at 50.1 MP (Raw) / (JPEG) Up to 8 fps at 50.1 MP Up to 6 fps at 50.1 MP Up to 3 fps at 50.1 MP |
Interval Recording | Yes |
Self-Timer | 2/5/10-Second Delay |
Recording Modes | H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [50 to 280 Mb/s] H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p [200 to 400 Mb/s] UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [30 to 200 Mb/s] H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [240 to 600 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [89 to 222 Mb/s] H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [100 to 280 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p/200p/239.76p [50 Mb/s] H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [60 to 200 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p/200p/239.76p [16 to 100 Mb/s] |
External Recording Modes | Raw 16-Bit 4.3K (4332 x 2448) up to 59.94p 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/50p/59.94p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i 4:2:0 8-Bit UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 29.97p UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/50p/59.94p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i |
Recording Limit | Unlimited |
Video Encoding | NTSC/PAL |
Audio Recording | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input (Stereo) |
Audio File Format | AAC LC, Linear PCM (Stereo) |
Live Streaming | Yes |
Webcam Functionality | Yes |
Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) |
Autofocus Points | Phase Detection: 759 Contrast Detection: 425 |
Autofocus Sensitivity | -4 to +20 EV |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic (OLED) |
Viewfinder Size | 0.64" |
Viewfinder Resolution | 9,437,184 Dot |
Viewfinder Eye Point | 25 mm |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.9x |
Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
Size | 3.0" |
Resolution | 1,440,000 Dot |
Display Type | Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
Built-In Flash | No |
Flash Modes | Auto, Fill Flash, Hi-Speed Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync |
Maximum Sync Speed | 1/400 Second |
Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
Dedicated Flash System | TTL |
External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
Media/Memory Card Slot | Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD |
Connectivity | HDMI A (Full Size), USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), USB Micro-B (USB 2.0), 3.5mm Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone, RJ45 |
Wireless | Wi-Fi Bluetooth |
GPS | No |
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Battery | 1 x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2280 mAh (Approx. 430 Shots) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.07 x 3.81 x 2.74" / 128.9 x 96.9 x 69.7 mm |
Weight | 1.6 lb / 737 g (Body Only) |
Package Weight | 3.22 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 11.8 x 6.3 x 5.4" |
Focal Length | 24 to 70mm |
Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
Lens Mount | Sony E |
Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
Angle of View | 84° to 34° |
Minimum Focus Distance | 1.25' / 38 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0.24x |
Optical Design | 18 Elements in 13 Groups |
Diaphragm Blades | 9, Rounded |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Image Stabilization | None |
Filter Size | 82 mm (Front) |
Dimensions (ø x L) | 3.45 x 5.35" / 87.6 x 136 mm |
Weight | 1.95 lb / 886 g |