Sony's new FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM (model SEL2470GM) lens is one of three G-Master lenses that were announced in February 2016 and are now becoming available in stores. A key feature of this lens is the constant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range.

Is the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM the standard zoom lens Alpha 7-series users have been waiting for? Michael Topham finds out

The Sony G Master range is described as a "supreme blend of high resolution and beautiful bokeh" which will match current and even future trends with high resolution sensors. This is a very desirable combination of properties if it can be achieved, especially with such a useful, bright f/2.8...

Outstanding sharpness centrally; No flare; Low central CA; Beautiful bokeh; High manufacturing quality; Silent AF

Price; Some edge CA; Heavy; Bulky

The Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM is the new benchmark standard zoom for Sony's full-frame camera range, but it's also an incredibly expensive lens too, almost rivalling the equivalent Canon and Nikon optics in terms of price.

One area of the lens line-up that we've been patiently waiting for the manufacturer to address is the absence of zoom lenses capable of shooting faster than f/4, and up until recently, photographers wishing to couple faster zooms to an Alpha 7-series body have needed an adapter to use either Sony's...

In its infancy, the Sony Alpha 7 series fell short of offering its users a wide range of lenses. As is often the case with any new camera system, it took time for the full-frame FE mount to establish itself, but now, a couple of years down the line from the launch of the original A7 and A7R, Sony...

Having moved from Canon some years ago I now have various Sony FF bodies including a Sony A7R M2 which is an amazing but a very unforgiving camera. Sony's sensor out resolved many of my existing Canon pro lenses which simply could not keep up, and I am continuing to replace my Canon glass with up to...

I have heard that there is a lot of sample variation in this lens but my copy was perfect. Very sharp in the center even wide open. A little softer in the corners but never unusable. OSS works great. Terrific colors and Micro Contrast.

Responsive lens with a solid feel. I use it as my go-to lens for 75% of my professional shooting.

Responsive; versatile; well-built

price

I have decided to return this product but than i realised that the quality of it is brilliant. Indeed, is big for my a7 r lll but, it doesn't matter now for me. The image quality is perfect. I was impress by the fast delivery of it too.