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Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II: price, specs & release date

Name: Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Brand: Sony
Price: 2449.99 USD
Availability: InStock

The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II costs $2449.99, #8 cheapest of 10 camera lenses (median $1099). It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 33/100 pay-blind standing, #7 of 10 in class.

Verified Jul 11, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II, released 2022-06. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: electronics.sony.com verified 2026-07-11 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

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Is the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II a good buy?

At $2450, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is #8 cheapest of the 10 camera lenses we track, where the median is $1099. On the spec sheet, its max aperture f of 2.8 is the highest of the 10, its max magnification of 0.32 is the highest of the 8, and its filter thread of 82 mm is the highest of the 10. By release date, it is among the newer of the 7 we date.

Specifications

Price (US)	$2449.99 Sony official product page (electronics.sony.com) lists the current price as $2,449.99. The PhotographyBlog review notes the June 2022 US launch price of $2199. Cited priceUsd uses the manufacturer's current listed price of $2,449.99.
Brand	Sony
Released	2022-06
Focal length (mm)	24-70
Max aperture f	2.8
Lens mount	Sony E
Format coverage	full-frame
Optical stabilization	No
Min focus distance (m)	0.21
Max magnification	0.32
Filter thread (mm)	82
Aperture blades	11
Weather sealed	Yes
Weight grams	695

Source: electronics.sony.com (verified 2026-07-11) · corroborated by photographyblog.com. The Sony official product page (electronics.sony.com) confirms this is the exact FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II full-frame G Master lens (Model: SEL2470GM2), lists the current price of $2,449.99, and states a 695 g weight. The PhotographyBlog review (dated May 18, 2022) corroborates the model identity and supplies the detailed specs verbatim: full-frame E-mount, constant f/2.8, 11-blade diaphragm, 0.21 m minimum focus distance, 0.32x max magnification, 82 mm filter thread, dust/moisture-resistant sealing, no optical stabilization, 695 g weight, and June 2022 availability. The GM II is explicitly distinguished from the original SEL2470GM (886 g), confirming this is the Mark II and not the earlier variant.

Is the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II worth it vs cheaper camera lenses?

Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II against its closest cheaper and pricier camera lenses on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 10 ranked →

Product	Price	Focal length (mm)	Max aperture f	Lens mount	Format coverage	Optical stabilization
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II this	$2449.99	24-70	2.8	Sony E	full-frame	No
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S	$2399.95	24-70	2.8	Nikon Z	full-frame	No
Panasonic Lumix S PRO 50mm F1.4	$2499.99	50	1.4	L-Mount	full-frame	No

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II cost?

The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has a US price of $2449.99 (Sony official product page (electronics.sony.com) lists the current price as $2,449.99. The PhotographyBlog review notes the June 2022 US launch price of $2199. Cited priceUsd uses the manufacturer's current listed price of $2,449.99.), as of 2026-07-11.

How does the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II compare on price?

At $2450, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is #8 cheapest of the 10 camera lenses we track, where the median is $1099.

When was the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II released?

The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II was released 2022-06.

What are the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II's key specs?

Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II (Sony): focalLengthMm 24-70, maxApertureF 2.8, lensMount Sony E, formatCoverage full-frame, opticalStabilization No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-11.