# Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master (original)

Source: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/tech/best-24-70mm-lenses/sony-24-70mm-g-master
Ranked #8 in "Best 24-70mm Lens 2026: 9 Ranked, Aperture Claims Checked": https://www.ranked10.co.uk/tech/best-24-70mm-lenses

- Price: £1,399.00 (checked on Amazon UK on 2026-09-18)
- Amazon rating: 4.3 from 275 ratings
- Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01BUAVMQY?tag=ranked10-21

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.

## Specification

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 |

## 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.