Sony Launches New FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Lens, Lighter!

Sony Electronics Indonesia today (25/5) launched the FE 24-70mm F2 lens. 8 GM II which is designed to be lighter than its predecessor.

Despite its light weight, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens has good resolution and attractive bokeh.

weighs Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens 695 grams, about 20% lighter than the 24-70mm F2.8 G Master.

This reduced body weight is the result of feedback from users or the G Master lens community.

"It has been six years since Sony released the first 24-70mm F2.8 G Master lens and at that time, the needs of our customers have changed," said Koji Sekiguchi, President Director of PT Sony Indonesia at The Westin, South Jakarta, (25/5). ).

He continued that the 24-70mm lens was so popular with the community that Sony felt it was important for the lens to be improved.

Let's talk about the improved quality of the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens.

The optical arrangement of this lens has been completely redesigned, using five aspherical elements, including two high-precision XA (extreme aspherical) elements.

The FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II also has two ED (extra-low dispersion) and two Super ED glass elements.

The glass elements are combined with the latest floating focus mechanism.

So this lens can effectively control chromatic aberration, astigmatism, distortion, and coma.

The result is said to be an extraordinary resolution achievable throughout the image area at all zoom ranges and apertures.

The FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II achieves reliable focus using four Sony original XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motors.

There's also a floating focus mechanism and advanced lens control, even when shooting fast-moving subjects.

In addition, this lens supports continuous shooting at up to 30 fps for stills and 4K video recording (120p) with autofocus.

Using the latest FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens technology reduces focus breathing, focus shift and axial shift while zooming for smooth video footage.

This lens also supports the breathing compensation function available on Alpha series cameras.

The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens has an aperture ring that makes manual aperture/iris control quick, direct and easy.

This special iris ring allows click-less control for smooth depth of field transitions.

You can see the buttons and features that can be used on the lens as follows.

Zoom smooth button to adjust zoom ring torque either Tight or Smooth.
Newly added opening ring with ON/OFF click button and iris lock button.
Two user-adjustable focus hold buttons.
Focus ring that responds directly and linearly to fine control during manual focusing.
New lens hood design with window to control circular polarizing filter (dia. 82mm).
More balanced center of gravity for better handling and operation.

Pre-Order for the new FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Lens will start today, May 25, 2022 until June 19, 2022 at a price of IDR 31,999,000.

You can get an Exclusive Sony Uniqlo Jacket for purchases during the Pre Order period.

This lens will be available in Indonesia in June and available at all Sony Authorized Dealers in Indonesia.