Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM vs Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM and Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G.
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Product |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G |
Name | Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM | Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SEL2470GM | SEL2070G |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G |
Release Year | 2016 | 2023 |
Release Date | 2016-02-03 | 2023-01-17 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
Last known price | 1698 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G |
Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Standard / Normal |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Piezoelectric | Linear Motor |
Focus Method | Internal | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 38 cm | N/A |
Maximum Magnification | 0,24 | |
Aperture |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F4 |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G |
Construction | 18 elements / 13 groups | 16 elements / 13 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | One extreme aspherical, one super ED, one ED element + Nano AR coating | 2 advanced aspherical, 3 ED, 1 ED Aspherical, 1 Aspherical |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G |
Focal Length | 24-70 mm | 20-70 mm |
Zoom Range | 46 mm | 50 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G |
Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
Diameter | 88 mm | 79 mm |
Length | 136 mm | 99 mm |
Weight | 886 gr | 488 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 82 mm | 72 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH141 | ALC-SH174 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |