Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
The ultimate lightweight professional standard zoom lens
Key Features
Lens Capabilities
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The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
| Ring / Switch / Control | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Ring | ✓ Present | Linear response manual focus |
| Zoom Ring | ✓ Present | Adjustable torque tension switch |
| Aperture Ring | ✓ Present | De-clickable with lock switch |
| AF/MF Switch | ✓ Present | |
| Image Stabilisation Switch | ✗ Not Present | Lens relies on IBIS |
| Focus Limiter Switch | ✗ Not Present | |
| Function (L-Fn) Button | ✓ Present | Two customizable buttons |
| Zoom Lock Switch | ✓ Present | |
| Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | ✗ Not Present | |
| Weather Sealing | ✓ Present |
How-to Use Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
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Technical Specification
| Mount | Sony E-mount |
| Focal Length | 24-70mm |
| Aperture Range | f/2.8 - f/22 |
| Elements/Groups | 20 / 15 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 (circular) |
| Min Focus Distance | 0.21m (24mm) / 0.30m (70mm) |
| Max Magnification | 0.32x |
| Filter Thread | 82mm |
| Focus Motor | 4x XD Linear Motors |
| Stabilization | None (Body-based) |
| Weather Sealing | Yes |
| Weight | 695g |
| Dimensions | 87.8 x 119.9 mm |
