Sony 24-70 2.8 GM II REVIEW: MAJOR UPDATE or Save Your Money?
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This is a REVIEW of the Sony 24-70mm f2.8 GM II. It's been six years since the original Sony 24-70 2.8 G Master was released. I took the GM II out to the Philadelphia Phillies game to run it through its paces. How does it feel, how's it built, is it light, is it worth picking up if you already have the older one, and much more.
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What baseball stadiums should I go to this summer to shoot?
Minnesota Twins @ Target Field
Come to Citi Field. And invite me....lol..
Forget baseball go for bikini shooting this summer!
san diego padres!! petco park was rated best stadium 2 years ago. and we have machado!
Wrigley Field
Thanks for the shout-out, Jared! And great review as usual. 👍🙏
you too....even though I haven't checked it out yet. I'm sure it's full of purple!!!
I disagree with the endorsement....Jared you actually use the gear in show results in many years of work. 100k hrs 😁 No disrespect to Undone , but he just talks. No short films, documentary, clips of him using any of these products. Knowledge with no results is undone.
Epic crossover of two of my favorite photography/videography youtubers
@@rizz97pl Jared when you disagree: 😱😱😱😱😱😭😭
Review is incomplete. There was no "drop on the floor" test.
One of my favorite aspects of this channel is that you take care to contextualize the "is it worth it" with: for professionals that own the original, for professionals, and for amateurs/hobbyists. This is probably some of the most valuable advice in these videos because everyone else pretty much just say specs and prices. Thank you, Fro
Love the review and very informative about this new GM 24-70 V.2. I'm definitely picking it up since its small, light and awesome!!! Thanks for the awesome review Jared!
Enjoyed your review as always and that print is absolutely amazing!
I will say I bought the Fropack bundle and love them. Also really appreciate the video you did the other day for the full A7 iv menu and settings.
When you see 8 videos covering the same new item all post within minutes, even seconds of each other; yep it's an official launch day. Time to pick your favorite reviewer and see what's new.
When I started photography, almost 4 years ago, that free guide to low light was so clutch! Still reference it from time to time. All the other guides are aces!
GREAT slides at the end!! Really inspiring Work jared, thanks !! ♥️
Loving the slideshow at the end!!!
As always Thank you for the review and the FroPacks. Really interested in this since I used to own the version 1. Will be really interested to see how it, on the A1/A7RIV compares to the Nikkor Z 24-70/2.8 S on the Z9. A comparison video would be great or one compared to the Canon RF 24-70/2.8L IS. By the way would really like a copy of your Bryce Harper print. Thank you again
Great review Jared. I will pick one up based on your rec.
Once again Jared crushes it on the review and your images are Legit!
Solid review and great photos! I have to admit that I love Skittles, Universal Soldier, and Prestige Worldwide for my colored shots and Double-Stuffed Oreos for my black and whites.
Thanks for the super informative video. Even though I'm not a Sony shooter, your analytical approach provides a lot of insight for scenario-specific shooting across brands. As always, learning a ton from watching your videos.
As always, the best reviews!
Just came from work and the fro has already delivered - oh yeah!
Thank you for the video, can’t wait to hopefully get my hands on my first 24-70💪🏻 I’ve never really needed it for some weird reason, but this one exited me!
also love the printer, what printer is that! 😭
I want this print! Lol, anyway great review! Thanks for the information. Always nice to see you pick up a new one to show us
Great review as usual!
Hi Jared, overall, would you recommend the new sony 24-70 over the sigma 24-70?
I´d love to have that print!!!! good job Jared
After a while using my new GM II, I noted that most of the reviews comment on the zoom ring “smooth or tight” switch plays a big role in varying the lense with my camera mounted to my capture clip. In tight, the barrel stays tight and does not extend. I feel that is the main point of the switch.
Would love that print, fantastic photo btw!!
Just purchased mine today, got rid of my Sony GM 24-70 2.8 and went for the Mark 2. Seeing this video has made me glad I bought it now.
Great photos! Great advice too.
Well done. Great review
I want that “the Bryce is right!” print! Love the Phils.
Fantastic review and amazing photos. I always come here first. Philly fan now in Texas. Harper is a family favorite. I would love that print of him to give to my boys!
Love all the shots. Great shot of McCutcheon also. Sure, I would love a the print of Harper.
Would love that print! What a great pass to have to access these events, been to Phillies games since a kid and got to say a bit jealous that you’re on the field with them.. Interesting perspective on old vs newer… Its exactly how I felt about Version 1 of 70-200… Love the Version 2 of that one.
I want this dam print Jared! Also epic video what a cool space to shoot and this lens is definitely a good upgrade but I’ll stick with my sigma for now
Great review. I want this photo.
Loved the shot of Kolten Wong! I saw him play college ball here in Hawaii.
I want this print…😝 great review keep up the good work.
That 2.8 Separation 😍 “You are not getting that with your cell phone!” 😂
Are you recording video and then picking a frame from it? I am confused how you go from the video to the still? Maybe you have a camera mount at the top of the camera to show a smooth transition, care to explain?
I like your camera comparisons and lens reviews - easy to follow. That’s why I Sub’d. The sigma tip was a big help. Would the Sigma 24-70 be overkill in an A7C?
Hey there! I know this is an old comment but did you ever pair the sigma with your a7c? I have an a7cii!
Ive got the original 24-70mm gm lens which I bought used and overall it does the job it was designed to do. As a back up lens I bought the Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 G2 because of good reviews and was also cheaper then the Sony obviously and also the Sigma 24-70. The Tamron is now my go to lens as image quality wise its superb and its fast focusing and most of the time I can get away without using the extra 4mm on the wide end. The new Sony looks excellent and will be much harder wearing than the likes of Tamron but with such good third party alternatives available to Sony users since the original 24-70 came out I wonder if the pricing will put a lot of people off including working pros.
I have a sony but dont own a lens. i use my companys tamrons all the time and theyre great. But i really need to bite the bullet and buy one. I shouldnt spend $3200 cad on a dang lens since i know i can get the job done with a tamron. Is the build quality, an extra 4mm of wideness and better resale value worth the extra thousands....what do you think? Such a tough decision.
@@matteow288 There is always an argument that if you buy cheap you end up paying twice. In my opinion though the Tamron optically even wide open is cutting well above the price you have to pay for it and that alone makes it superb value for money. Its not built like a tank but how often do people really abuse their lenses to need to them built to such a high level and the plus of the lighter build is its easier to hold. The extra 4mm of wideness is subjective and I cant really answer that one but most of the time you probably dont need it unless your style of work dictates you using wide angle often. For me I am more in the region of 30 to 35mm and up to the 75mm end so it works fine. In summary I dont think you would regret buying it at all.
Those sound like small updates, but that is kind of game changing in my opinion with the zoom updates!
… indeed I see here also a worthy update. Much better then the GM version I.
I want a print! Great review!
Everything about that lens looks amazing! I think a lot of people will pick it up mostly due to it's smaller size and weight
Yes, I am one of them. The size, weight, sharpness and MFD is what I had been long waiting for.
Thank you for another great, real-world review Jared. I have been in contact with Allen's Camera about getting it from them even though I am across the country (I mentioned hearing of them from your videos). I really like how you say for pros to 100% get this lens. I sold my original 24-70mm GM I last month to get max value for it (never loved the lens anyway) in anticipation of this lens being announced now. I check out your reviews on gear for the real-world verdict, like you said, who checks the corners in that much detail and can notice such things anyway?? I liken it to buying sports cars / super cars, who is making such a decision based on a few tenths of a second speed difference that cannot even be noticed in the real world.
JP needs 5 mil this is definitely the best photo channel hands down by far
Is this lens also good for vlogging or recording TH-cam Videos?
The print would be an awesome gift for one of my first grade students. He's a huge baseball fan and comes from a low income area. He would truly cherish it.
Works good for me on my FX3
Enjoyed the vid. Your presets are awesome. I would love to have that print of B.Harper. I want that pic!
24-70 being a perfect pj lens goes hand in hand with MOST every pj ive ever known or worked with who carried a 24mm, 35mm, 50mm and 85mm primes...
im shooting white world (canon) but use the 24-70 f2.8L II to shoot through the end glass (no photo ports) in my hockey rink. (federal prospects hockey league). i HATE that i have to shoot through but from this position 24-70 is good. id like the 24-105 SOMETIMES but f4 isnt fast enough in this old barn...
id love to get an all access pass like that for the Detroit Tigers! do i need to grow out my hair? never had it long enough to be a fro, though
I loved the printed. The lens looks great.
Great colors in those photos and I know you had as much to do with that as the new lens did. FYI for your counter: I fall, sadly, in the non-pro category so I appreciate your tip that you still recommend the Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 alternative- thanks for that, it is on my list for my new a7IV. Thanks, also for the Low-light Motion Guide... it looks to be very thorough.
The sigma 24-70 is great on the a7 iv, I use that combo a lot as well. Only downside (for me) is the lens creep just by holding it facing a bit down. Except that a very great lens for half the price of the new GM and even cheaper on the used market
@@RealThore Thanks for the tip RE the zoom-slide, now I'll know to shoot level.
@@jer3006 you can shoot facing down easily when you have your hand on the zoom ring. It‘s just „disturbing“ when walking with the cam and the lens is extending
I look forward to Sony updating all three lenses of their Triforce, I believe they just have one more lens in the Triforce to update.
… if you use the 12-24 GM beside the 24-70 GM II and 70-200 GM II you work with the best FF trinity right now. 👍🏻 But you are right: Waiting for the 16-35 GM II also, maybe next year …
Nice. Congrats for that pass.
I just received my Sony GM2 24-70. Are the internal elements in free state and rattle when camera not connected? Is that Normal? Will it not damage anything inside during travel?
I want that print - just because it is from you !!
I want that printer.. and your Sony A1, and your everything!
😭😭
I shot 3 weddings with my Zeiss 55 1.8 last weekend. Back against a wall, back against a pool, and back against a cliff. Sure wished I could have zoomed wider! I have this lens on the way from Amazon.
I want this print! Love your videos. I watched this and I’m a canon shooter haha
Is it still great range for landscape pic?
I hear so many TH-camrs bashing the original 24-70 but I’m an event and sometimes wedding photographer and it gives me amazing images every time, paired first with my a7ii and then the a7iii and now the a7lV.
I also have the original 24-70gm and I’ve found it to be an exceptional lens on the a7iii.
I just have one question, how ypu get 3 players in focus and a blurry background at 2.8f...I'm just an amater sony user so trying to get as much as I can. Thanks
I’d love that print! Enjoy hot channel!
will this lens work with ILCE-7M3? Sony says [Aperture Drive in AF] (still image) in the menu can be used in camera system software of Ver. 2.00 or later. should I be concern ?
is it worth to buy this kind of lens for my a7c?
Another amazing review.. thanks so much Jared! I'm on the waitlist but I'm thinking it might be a LOOOOONG wait since we still can't get the new 70-200 ii in stock. Also - thanks for pitying us Canadians... SO true about the pricing... ;)
What kind of paper do you print on? I just ordered that paper but can’t decide on paper.
I WANT that print! 😁
I want that print (please). No need to watch any more reviews, great as always!
I’d love that print! Great review as always!
Your photos make me want to get the A1
Brooooooooo C'MON want this print so bad!!! I need it.
Could it work better on apsc than 3d party lenses?
Love Skittles! Great hearing about Didi sharing in our love for photography with his Sony. Awesome you have that crazy pass for MLB stadiums. That’s goals. This lens is interesting now that it’s a similar size to my favorite GM the 16-35. You’re so right about it being the perfect photo journalist lens. It’s just not that special to carry around for much else other than the basic family get together. That’s just me tho. We all go through phases. This new form factor is a big draw for me especially without many drawbacks. Thanks Fro!
I just ordered the 70-200 GM 2 yesterday and found out there's a new version of the 24-70 GM? Can I afford it? (Yes) do I need it? Yes especially for events. One catch I need the original for now because of two clients this Friday.
I want that print! It looked so colorful and I'm going to stick with my sigma since I don't use it for a living.
When is this actually releasing? Any idea?
Buying this lens!!
I WANT THAT PRINT.
big Harper fan and big Fro fan
Would love Harper print as I’m big Phillies fan
Why would you not want an aperture ring on a lens? Doesn’t the camera adjust for vignetting?
Also can you tell me what this lens is SAL-70200G2
70-200 mm F2.8 G SSM II
I would love a copy of that print, thank you. I recommend that you should go to Dodger Stadium, Wrigley Field, and Fenway Park.
I want that print 😍
Might stick with my Tamron for now... but great video!
PS.. about the print, Gimme, gimme, gimme!!!
Canon needs to add those switches. This lens looks good
I wanna buy one
I WANT THIS PRINT!
Hi Jared, love your video's. Question.. how does the 24-70 gm 2 work on a sony 73? I cant afford a sony a1 lol
Excellent review Jared! Love the baseball shots. And of course, I'd love that print!
Watched your iced coffee hour interview...awesome insight into the amount of fortitude it took to get you from A to B...that being said, I think you are wrong...I think you are a very likeable guy...
Hey Fro! Any news about the newly patented Sigma 24-70mm f/2.0? Thanks man, you are the best!
I want that print!
I want that Harper print!
I am in Philly first week in November as my son is presenting at a Cystic-fibrosis conference (proud dad) Would love to drop in and say Hi Jared. Love to hear back.
I will buy all the Fropacks :)
Did you test it with a7r IV ? Or all these images from a1
Jared, I would love to get a Mr. Harper's picture that you took. I was a huge Phillies fan when I lived in Howell, NJ. Love your channel!!
just bought sigma 24-70 lens as soon as I saw the specs of the g master 2 I still think the sigma is best bang for buck
killer review
My tech screwed up while cleaning mine, and now the aperture ring doesn't work.
Jared!!! I want that print 🥺