Rank #1 in Best 24-70mm Lens 2026: 9 Ranked, Aperture Claims Checked
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II sits at the top of this guide at £1,525.00, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 335 Amazon ratings. Its spec table gives a maximum aperture of '2.8 f' and a minimum aperture of 22 — two different figures, which is more than several other listings in this guide manage. The Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN and the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM both state their maximum aperture as '2.8 Millimetres' and then list 2.8 as the minimum as well; millimetres measure length, not aperture. On this page the two numbers at least stay apart.
The rest of the listing mixes the useful with the careless. It claims 695 g (24.6 oz), over 20% less than the previous model, 16 mm shorter with roughly 18% less volume, four XD linear motors, a nine-blade diaphragm and shooting at up to 30 frames per second. It also carries 'Fixed Focal Length: 70 Millimetres' on a 24-70mm zoom, 'Screen Size: 70 Millimetres' on a lens with no screen, and 'File Format: Sony E-mount'. The price sits £126 above the original Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master at £1,399, which collects 10 one-star ratings in every 100 against 4 for this one. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing, not from testing we have carried out.
How those 335 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.7 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £1,525.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5, from 335 ratings |
| Maximum Aperture | 2.8 f |
| Minimum Aperture | 22 |
| Focal Length | 24–70 mm, zoom ratio 3 |
| Fixed Focal Length | 70 Millimetres (as listed) |
| Weight | 695 g (24.6 oz), as stated in the bullet points |
| Rating Breakdown | 4 one-star, 3 three-star, 6 four-star, 87 five-star per 100 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Amazing picture quality, good night/dark quality, nothing to complain about, I could use this lens for the rest of my life and be fine. But if you take a lot of pictures or start caring about photography more this will become your main lens but I promise you, youre going to want at least two more, a ultra wide 10/14mm lens, and a 120-240+mm lens also. And maybe even a dedicated Prime lens with an f stop below 2.8 or at least thats my conclusion having it for over 6 months.”
Verified purchase“This is the most basic focal length that everyone should have. It's good for travel or just for walkaround photo shoots. The GM tax is high but the image quality justifies it. You can search the internet for photo samples.My only complaint isn't about the product but with the way Amazon shipped it to me. They sent this in a plastic bag. Like seriously? Luckily it arrived undamaged but this makes me reluctant to order other lenses in the future.”
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 does the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II cost?
The listing prices it at £1,525.00, which is £126 more than the £1,399 Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master also covered in this guide.
What maximum aperture does the listing give?
The spec table reads 'Maximum Aperture: 2.8 f' and 'Minimum Aperture: 22', so the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is listed with two separate figures rather than repeating one number in both fields, as some other listings here do.
How heavy is the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II?
The bullet points state 695 g (24.6 oz) and claim over 20% less weight than the previous model, plus 16 mm off the length and approximately 18% less volume.
What is the zoom range?
24–70 mm, with a listed zoom ratio of 3, though the same spec table also carries a 'Fixed Focal Length: 70 Millimetres' entry that does not fit a zoom.
How is the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II rated on Amazon?
4.7 out of 5 from 335 ratings. The breakdown per 100 ratings is 4 one-star, 3 three-star, 6 four-star and 87 five-star.
Does the listing say how fast it focuses?
It quotes four XD linear motors and shooting at up to 30 frames per second, with a listed continuous shooting speed of 30 FPS.
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