The 24-70mm f/2.8 is the top optical choice in the pockets of many photographers and filmmakers, able to handle a wide variety of genres and shooting situations. For Sony users, the FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II offers some of the company’s best features and design. This excellent video review looks at the lens and the kind of performance and image quality you can expect from that lens in practice.
Coming to you from Stefan MallochThis great video review will look at Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Glass. As one of the anchor lenses in the company’s lineup, the 24-70mm f/2.8 comes packed with features, including:
- Reduced size and weight from the first version
- Two ED (extra-low dispersion) and two Super ED elements to reduce chromatic aberration
- Five aspherical elements, including two extreme aspherical (XA) elements, help reduce distortion and improve sharpness
- Nano AR II Coating reduces flare and ghosting and provides deeper contrast
- Focus breathing is minimized and aperture can be bypassed for video work
- Four XD Linear Motors (extremely dynamic) for fast and quiet autofocus, suitable for both still photography and videography
- 11-blade aperture for exceptionally smooth bokeh
- Two customizable focus hold buttons
- Adjustable zoom ring torque
- Dust-proof and moisture-proof construction
Check out the video above for Malloch’s full thoughts on the lens.
