Rank #8 in Best 24-70mm Lens 2026: 9 Ranked, Aperture Claims Checked
Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master (original)
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master is the original version of Sony's fast standard zoom for full-frame E-mount, listed at £1,399.00 with a 4.3 rating from 275 Amazon ratings. It takes eighth place in this guide, and it is the cheaper of the two Sony G Masters here — £126 below the newer version.
One number in this listing does not fit the rest. The same spec table gives a maximum focal length of 70mm and a zoom ratio of 2.92, yet also lists a 'Fixed Focal Length: 24 Millimetres'. A lens that zooms from 24mm to 70mm is not a fixed 24mm lens. The rating side is more coherent: of every 100 ratings, 10 are one-star and 76 are five-star, which is where the 4.3 average comes from. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing for this lens — not from any testing we carried out.
How those 275 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.3 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £1,399.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3 out of 5 from 275 ratings |
| One-star ratings | 10 in every 100 |
| Maximum Aperture | 2.8 f (as listed) |
| Minimum Aperture | 22 f (as listed) |
| Fixed Focal Length | 24 Millimetres (as listed, on a 2.92x zoom) |
| Zoom Ratio | 2.92 |
| Photo Filter Size | 82 Millimeters |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Have been very impressed with this lens paired with the A7R II. It is very sharp (both centre and corner to corner) and excellent for landscapes, portraits and street photography etc. It also gives very good bokeh, has fast autofocus and has a robust, solid construction. I haven't tested it in wet conditions yet. It's not cheap but I've been very pleased with the results so far and that's coming from previously using a D810 with the non-VR 24-70. Recommended.”
Verified purchase“Been a few years since I purchased this lens. Was my main go to lens and never failed me. Recently upgraded to the new GM ii version which is a vast improvement for sharpness throughout the focal range, but held on to this one as a spare. I'd recommend buying the GM ii over this original one though now”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best 24-70mm Lens 2026: 9 Ranked, Aperture Claims Checked.
Questions people ask
What aperture range does the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master listing give?
The spec table lists a maximum aperture of 2.8 f and a minimum aperture of 22 f, with 9 diaphragm blades and a circular aperture for bokeh.
Is this the newer G Master II?
No. This listing is the original Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master. The Mark II is a separate lens, and one buyer review on this page says the Mark II is an improvement on sharpness and recommends it over this original one.
Why does the spec table call it a fixed 24mm lens?
The table states 'Fixed Focal Length: 24 Millimetres', but the same table gives a maximum focal length of 70mm, a minimum focal length of 24mm and a zoom ratio of 2.92, so the fixed focal length entry does not match the rest of the listing.
What mount and cameras is the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master listed for?
Sony E mount, with compatible camera models given as the Sony A7 series.
What filter size does the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master take?
82 Millimeters, according to the spec table.
How is the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master rated?
4.3 out of 5 from 275 ratings, with 10 of every 100 ratings being one-star and 76 being five-star.
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