Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II vs Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II and Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM.
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Product |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
| Name | Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II | Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL2470GM2 | SEL2470GM |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2016 |
| Release Date | 2022-04-27 | 2016-02-03 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 2298 USD | 1698 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
| Lens Type | Standard / Normal | |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
| 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 II |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Linear Motor | Piezoelectric |
| Focus Method | No information | Internal |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 21 cm | 38 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,24 | |
Aperture |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
| Construction | 20 elements / 15 groups | 18 elements / 13 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | Five aspherical elements (two of which are high-precision extreme aspherical (XA) elements), two extra-low dispersion (ED) elements and two Super ED elements. | One extreme aspherical, one super ED, one ED element + Nano AR coating |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
| Focal Length | 24-70 mm | 24-70 mm |
| Zoom Range | 46 mm | 46 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 II |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Length | 120 mm | 136 mm |
| Weight | 695 gr | 886 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH168 | ALC-SH141 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |