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Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

24–70 mm · f/2.8 · Sony E

The Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II is a 24–70 mm zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 for the Sony E mount. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances, Milky Way exposure limits and the cameras it fits.

Focal length
24–70 mm
Max aperture
f/2.8
Mount
Sony E
Designed for
Full frame

Field of view by sensor

SensorDiagonal angle of view35 mm equivalent
Full frame84.1° – 34.3°24–70 mm
APS-C (1.5×)61.0° – 22.8°37–107 mm
Canon APS-C (1.6×)58.8° – 21.9°38–112 mm
Micro Four Thirds48.5° – 17.6°48–140 mm

Hyperfocal distance

Focal lengthf/2.8f/5.6f/8f/11f/16
24 mm6.9 m3.5 m2.4 m1.8 m1.2 m
70 mm58 m29 m20 m15 m10 m

Circle of confusion 0.030 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).

Longest exposure for sharp stars

CameraNPF rule (wide open)500 rule
Full frame (24 MP)11.5 s @ f/2.820.8 s
Full frame (45 MP)9.6 s @ f/2.820.8 s
APS-C (24 MP)9.0 s @ f/2.813.6 s

Cameras that fit (52)

Where to buy

B&H PhotoAmazonKEH (used)MPB (used)

FAQ

What is the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II equivalent to on APS-C?
About 36–105 mm (1.5×) or 38–112 mm on Canon APS-C (1.6×).
Which cameras is the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II compatible with?
It fits Sony NEX-3, Sony NEX-C3, Sony NEX-F3, Sony NEX-3N, Sony NEX-5 and more (see the full list above).