REVIEWED: Sony G Master 24-70mm f/2.8 GM at 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm

2016-04-15 • SEND FEEDBACK |
Related: Sony, Sony 24-70mm, Sony FE, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM, Sony G Master, Sony Lenses

Get Sony G Master Lens at B&H Photo.

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

This finely detailed scene at far focus distance is an exceptionally demanding subject that makes mincemeat of most lenses, mercilessly revealing every weakness, lack of symmetry, etc.

These four aperture series cover four focal lengths. yielding a detailed look at the performance of the Sony G Master 24-70mm f/2.8 GM in terms of sharpness, field curvature, symmetry, and distortion:

• Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Aperture Series @24mm: Church Mosaic
• Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Aperture Series @35mm: Church Mosaic
• Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Aperture Series @50mm: Church Mosaic
• Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Aperture Series @70mm: Church Mosaic

Each series includes images up to 24 megapixels from f/2.8 through f/11 along with many large crops.

The results define the performance of the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM and should be very useful in seeing real-world performance for anyone considering this zoom lens.

f4 @ 1/40 sec, ISO 100; 2016-04-13 19:20:11
Sony A7R II + Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM @ 50mm

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