DxO tests the new Sony 24-70mm GM lens: It’s the best Sony zoom yet!

DxOmark (Click here) tested the new Sony 24-70mm GM lens. Unsurprisingly it is the best E-mount zoom lens from Sony yet.

Given the emphasis on the high-grade components and construction to match the maker’s high-resolution sensors, we had high hopes for the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM, and we weren’t disappointed. It is the best-performing zoom in the maker’s range and can easily hold its own against the new AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR. However, for edge-to-edge to sharpness, the Sony isn’t quite in the same league as the Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8L USM II, but we still have to add the Sony A7RII to propose a fair comparison with the 50 Mpix Canon EOS 5DSR. Nevertheless, the Sony does have certain strengths — better transmission and lower lateral chromatic aberration than many high-grade primes — and while certainly pricey, it’s still a competitive and tempting addition to the range.

Please note that the sharpness point system highly depends from the sensor resolution. So it’s not fair to test the GM lens on a 36MP sensor camera and the Canon lens on a 50MP sensor camera

24-70mm GM store links: [shopcountry 47915].

Note: in US it’s in Stock at FocusCamera only yet (Click here).