Samyang AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE vs Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Key differences
- —The FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is 332g lighter (695g vs 1027g).
- —At launch the AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE cost $1,201 less ($1,099 vs $2,300).
- —For close-ups the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II reaches 0.32× vs 0.27×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 24–70mm
- 24–70mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2.8
- Weight
- 1,027g
- 695g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 88.0 × 128.5mm
- 87.8 × 119.9mm
- Volume
- 782 cm³
- 726 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.31 g/cm³
- 0.96 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 0.35m
- 0.21m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.27×
- 0.32×◆
- Elements / groups
- 17 / 14
- 20 / 15
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 11◆
- Focus drive
- Linear STM
- XD Linear Motor (x4)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2021
- 2022
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,099◆
- $2,300
- Sharpness
- 7.4
- 9.3◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.8
- 8.5◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.6
- 9.6◆
- Flare Resistance
- 7.4
- 8.8◆
- Build / Sealing
- 7.8
- 9.3◆
- Value / Size
- 8.0◆
- 7.0
Performance overlay
- AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE
- FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.