Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM IIvsSony FE 28-70mm F2 GM
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
24-70mm / F2.8
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FE 28-70mm F2 GM
28-70mm / F2
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Which to choose
When the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II suits you better
- Weight223g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 21cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 24-70mm in a single lens
When the FE 28-70mm F2 GM suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II119.9mm long × 87.8mm diameter
- FE 28-70mm F2 GM139.8mm long × 92.9mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II | Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 28mm | −4mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 70mm | 70mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 21cm | 38cm | −0.17m |
| Max magnification | 0.32× | 0.23× | +0.09x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 11blades | — |
| Weight | 695g | 918g | −223g |
| Length | 119.9mm | 139.8mm | −19.9mm |
| Diameter | 87.8mm | 92.9mm | −5.1mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 86mm | −4mm |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 | −2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II relative to FE 28-70mm F2 GM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
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FE 28-70mm F2 GM
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