Sony 24-70 GM II: worth the money?! | 6 Month Review

Is the Sony 24-70 worth the investment? Let's find out!
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[@rickt.8866]

I sold some lenses and first purchased the outstanding Sony 70-200 GMii and today I get the other outstanding Sony 24-70 GMii. These are my professional work horse lenses used on the mighty A7R5/A7IV camera bodies. They will definitely pay for themselves.

[@lilafromyoutube]

absolutely! the 70-200 and 24-70 are solid choices!

[@diverspudph1310]

I have the same gear except for the A7IV. I’m not a pro, so good to hear my choice of equipment being validated :)

[@paulgero]

thanks for the review!!!! this lens is THE best 24-70 zoom i've used in my entire career....nothing has even come close...the size, weight, build quality, dampening....all make this a spectacular lens ... paired with the 70-200 f2.8 GMII and you can do a LOT of amazing work.

[@Daniel_Batal]

Totally agree across the board. I've only had it for a minute but what I love about it so far is I'm not constantly swapping from my 24mm GM prime to my 50mm GM prime every other minute. It's turning out to be a great grab & go lens for a multitude of my own video or photography scenarios.

[@lilafromyoutube]

agreed! I bought the 24mm a while ago but haven't used it since i've gotten this lens. People always say that primes are sharper (which they are) but honestly this lens is so good i don't really care for primes haha. I'll always choose convenience over anything

[@raddioacctivegfx]

I just ordered mine. Can’t wait

[@InvincibleStormFilms]

Absolutely love this lens. Really happy to see you make a great review on it.

[@lilafromyoutube]

Thanks!! I’m only lightly obsessed with this beaut 👀

[@Joe_Edits]

the low light looks incredible!

[@setiop6788]

Sold all my prime and got this lens as all rounder lens. I kept 35mm 1.4 gm for really low light indoor photography.

[@zacki5663]

i just got into videography and those r the two i purchased as well paired with fx3. absolute dream combo. sometimes at night i wish i had my camera to see

[@stkuj]

So regarding image stabilization... if you have active steady shoot enabled this effectively takes the place is lens IS (this will only work with Sony lenses)...so really OSS doesn't need to be built into the lenses.

[@theinfinitespin]

Fantastic video as always! What a great lens and loved hearing your take on it

[@lilafromyoutube]

thanks josh!

[@karaoke_kingdom]

Thanks for the review, your videos helps me to decide... quick question, at minutes 4:25 when walking around scene, what camera did you use, A7RIV or A7SIII ?

[@MannyG32968]

Great review as I just bought mine... Thanks!

[@Dmogul]

I like focal lengths that start at 24mm and the f2.8 is definitely a great perk to this one, I want to get this one as my next zoom lens for the a7siii, my favorite lens is the 24mm f1.4 with the manual aperture ring 🤤, great video as always 😉

[@lilafromyoutube]

Haha someone’s been binging some vids! Appreciate it. The 24-70 is my go to. It’s glued to my a7siii

[@paulchiu]

Lila, when this lens zooms, moving internal component in and out, does it suck in rain or sand in windy areas? thanks.

[@POSYPANO]

When you are in Norway, I want to test your Sony 24-70 mark II :) Great review like all your other videos :)

[@lilafromyoutube]

Hahaha I don’t blame you

[@POSYPANO]

@@lilafromyoutube I have a Tamron 28-75 but this Sony one, as you say in the video, is the best of the best :D

[@earthgraduate726]

I've a question please, so since it's a F 2.8 , then you'll have a lot of light at night without increasing the shutter speed, but you'll lose a lot of depth of field at the same time specially when you do architectural photography, is that right ?

[@brunocastro4469]

Hi, I have been watching your videos, and they have been great for my decisions. I just have a question for you, if you don't mind, I have the A7III just sold my lens and have the budget to buy the 24 70gmii, but just wondering for videos if the camera not will be able to use all the power of this lens and maybe should be better go for Tamron 28 75 (the 24mm Is not something that will make big difference for me) . Worry about the autofocus if I will have a big difference between 24 70 gmii and Tamron 28 75 even if is in a a7iii body. Thanks

[@havuzstyle]

hello lila When I turn the lens up and down, there is a sound inside, it goes towards the front, is it normal?

[@jflo343]

Very informative video! I’ve been on the fence about this lens for a while now to go with my A7IV, and I think this video just tipped me over the edge into buying. Again….great video!

[@lilafromyoutube]

That’s awesome :) you’ll not regret it one bit. It’s such a good lens

[@KrishnenduKes]

I wonder how this lens stacks up in quality against the Gen 1. I have been using the Gen 1 for nearly 6 years now, since they launched it. Yes, 200 grams lighter, that is a lot, especially if it is on a gimbal during a 9 hour shoot for a full day. It means less stress on my back and less strain overall.

[@lilafromyoutube]

i've never had the first gen but i've heard that this one is quite better. Gerald compares them in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXetoat_gpatqpI

[@KrishnenduKes]

@@lilafromyoutube Yep. I have seen that vid. My bodies are 5 years old now. I have to start replacing those gradually before I get a new lens.

[@afrank3029]

I have it and will change back to Gen 1. This gen 2 is sharper, but....busier bokeh/ less round bokeh balls with more texture inside as the gen 1. It lacks character and the overall rendering of the gen 1 is more dreamy and the gen 2 is too clinical...

[@KrishnenduKes]

@@afrank3029 Wow! Thank you for your inputs. Good to know. And I kinda like the way you think.

[@afrank3029]

@@KrishnenduKes Been back and forth with a lot of GM /Sigma/ Tamron...came to the conclusion that for me the rendering is everything. Best lenses so far in my opinion : GM 50 1.2 GM 24 1.4 Sigma 105 1.4 , Tamron 35-150 f2 -2.8(although tackles with flare), 16-35 GM, 24-70 gm 1st gen, GM 135mm 1.8 Sony Zeiss 55mm 1.8 Love the rendering of the 85mm 1.4 GM as well just sometimes is soft, tackles with flare and has a lot of fringing.

[@SarkarKalyanjit]

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?

[@mmaaat123]

In case you didn't find out, that is normal.

[@EricJenkinsDiscGolf]

Love your stuff 🤘 has greatly improved my video skills just watching your channel

[@lilafromyoutube]

Awww yeaaa!! thanks. Keep crushing it

[@EricJenkinsDiscGolf]

@@lilafromyoutube 🙌🙌 Thank you

[@Daniel_Ilyich]

I've seen some images of the bokeh balls (for lack of a better term) from this lens at 2.8 and I found that it was dirty or had onion rings inside. What has your experience been? Do you have any images that illustrate it. I have had a tough time finding them online in high enough res.

[@WineDineCaroline]

I want one so bad! I have the Tamron and it feels flimsy and isn’t nailing the autofocus, but it’s always hard to justify the price… somehow I always find a way to justify it anyway 🤣

[@lilafromyoutube]

Haha I agree. I used the tamron for years and it’s great but there’s just something missing

[@williamlawless9229]

thinking about finally selling my 24-105 f4 for this.

[@cleo.creator]

Quick question! Even though my videos are in 4k they are not as narrow vertically as yours! What format do you use while exporting?

[@lilafromyoutube]

What do you mean by narrow vertically?

[@cleo.creator]

@@lilafromyoutube If you play one of your videos on PC you will see that it has other dimensions from mine! My video is a little bit bigger while yours is narrower vertically even though both videos are 4k? Just see both videos hand by hand and you will know what I mean

[@lilafromyoutube]

@@cleo.creator oh you're probably referring to the aspect ratio. most of my videos have a 2x1 aspect ratio!

[@cleo.creator]

@@lilafromyoutube Yeah that's the thing! Thanks

[@PaisCuber]

wow really great video ,love your edit it amazing!🔥🔥🔥

[@lilafromyoutube]

thanks!

[@shresthasahni]

Amazing Insights!

[@user-nj9td7il2u]

2:11 I secured that switch with gaffer tape.

[@IntrovertAmateur]

Would love to have this lens as a replacement for my 24-104 F4 G, since it's almost the same size and weight, but that price though ... I would have to let go of my Leica Q2 and I'm not there yet :D It would be amazing, if Sony release the 16-35 GM II in the same body like this lens - wouldn't you agree?

[@TheThaiLife]

Oh my gosh, I was literally just thinking about this today. Your video is awesome, thank you! Oh that does stink that it has no image stab!

[@lilafromyoutube]

Hahaha we are in sync. I love when that happens

[@TheThaiLife]

@@lilafromyoutube I recently picked up the Gmaster 16-35 2.8 and it's so beautiful. I really love it. The 24-70 I think is the next item of the zoom trinity for me but I really wish my local lens rental had a used one to save a bit :)

[@lilafromyoutube]

@@TheThaiLife ohhh brilliant! I've been wanting to get the 16-35. Do they not even have the first gen of the 24-70?

[@vinylbuff1515]

What camera were the sample shots filmed on? Thanks !

[@weeklycreep9798]

I am a very new hobbyist and I’m hoping to upgrade from my little canon m50 sometime this year but I think the a7V and this lens would not be a wise financial move just yet 😅 still it’s great to see this stuff in action!!! 🎉

[@lilafromyoutube]

Yeah only go for this lens when it makes (financial) sense. It’s such a fun lens though!!

[@lifewalklens8447]

@@lilafromyoutube beautiful advice i don't think a hobbyist need such expensive glass, is just for pro

[@lilafromyoutube]

@@lifewalklens8447 unless you have the money and are willing to spend it, I agree. that's exactly what I said in the video :)

[@lifewalklens8447]

@@lilafromyoutube ❤

[@mrphunky]

@@lifewalklens8447 lol you make me feel like a pro! I’m a hobbyist myself going on for 9 strong years and I care about how the photos come out , on sharpness and actually being focused once seeing it on an actual pc. This lens will def be in my hands soon!

[@NeilFarrimond]

The images look amazing but it's very expensive (€2300). I use the sigma 24-70 F2.8 and it is a fantastic lense for the price (€1049).

[@lilafromyoutube]

yep, it's a big investment!

[@GoWrightReviews]

How does it compare to your previous zoom lens, tamaron 28-75?

[@lilafromyoutube]

I like this one a lot better but it comes at a heftier price. The sigma 24-70 seems a great option too (better than tamron I’ve heard) but I’ve never used it personally. It’s a bit more expensive than the tamron than cheaper than the Sony I believe. I’ll probably do a comparison at some point 😅

[@timothynzuna7768]

which transition is that ? i love your video transitions...please send me a link dear!

[@lilafromyoutube]

what transition?

[@guille_htgn]

Bokeh is not the quantity of "blurriness" that the lens produces - that'd be depth of field. Bokeh is the quality of that "blurriness" if you prefer to call it that way. You cannot have more of less bokeh, but better or worse as it refers to quality and not quantity.

[@raymondvanderwerf]

Great video..and...love the nails 😏💅

[@lilafromyoutube]

hahaha thanks!

[@itsaprilespi]

Love the bangs! 😍

[@VeryCoolJeep]

Do you have video of A7Siii video settings?

[@lilafromyoutube]

Not at this point

[@brandinojam24]

1:22 I believe you mean predecessor not preceder 😂

[@lilafromyoutube]

lol probably. English is my second language

[@Ben-cx8de]

No you were fine: Verb. preceder. to precede; to go before; to come before.

[@brandinojam24]

@@Ben-cx8de that's in Spanish. In English she meant predecessor.

[@buglif3173]

Ngl the audio on this video is slightly hurting my ears. Is it peaking? You can hear lost info from your voice

[@lilafromyoutube]

There might have been some issues. I don’t remember if it was this video or another video but I remember one video having a few minor issues. Sorry about that! I hope it was still helpful!

[@RobJorg]

previous model doesn't have stabilisation either.

[@ShaikhIlyas]

Do you use gimbal ??

[@lilafromyoutube]

I don’t

[@ShaikhIlyas]

@@lilafromyoutube use it and take cinematic shot while traveling it will be useful in vlog channel

[@smooky1983]

Did you experience a huge difference in comparrison to the Tamron?

[@lilafromyoutube]

I definitely see a difference in quality but you also pay a lot more for the lens. I enjoyed my tamron and the quality is great, but if you have the budget then get this.

[@Min-uv8lf]

I got 1 dot of dust on the 2nd day of my new 2470gm2. I didn’t use much on the 1st day, just did a little testing with my zv-e1. I was quite disappointed as this lens cost a bomb and suppose to be dust proof..

[@SPDTDL]

external zooms suck…. literally

[@peekapeekabooboo]

kidding meeeeeeee; NO ISSSSSS.. NO DEAL.. Then rather pick Sigma 28-105 at half of the cost

[@ConorORegan]

I don’t know why Sony has the lens built so that it doesn’t zoom internally instead of physically moving in and out. That feels like a durability oversight

[@lilafromyoutube]

Haha my technical knowledge doesn’t go this deep tbh

[@ConorORegan]

@@lilafromyoutube time to email Sony and annoy them into implementing this change into the mark 3

[@lilafromyoutube]

@@ConorORegan hahaha

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Cost, it would cost a lot more for internal zoom, most people don’t care.

[@bmefilms6879]

BOKEH IS BOW-KAY...OKAY? Thanks for the video!

[@lilafromyoutube]

Lol I always thought it was bo-kuh

[@homesmedia]

My gear is always dirty maybe I should shower with my gear lol

[@lilafromyoutube]

HAHA at your own risk! I will not be sued😂

[@FitzMichael]

just cover the hotshoe

[@ConorORegan]

This is a fantastic lens! I wish I could use it natively on my canon camera

[@lilafromyoutube]

Time to get a Sony body maybe?

[@ConorORegan]

@@lilafromyoutube it might be time to jump ship to the fx30

[@lifewalklens8447]

Too expensive but beautiful glass

[@lilafromyoutube]

Def a hefty price tag

[@ConorORegan]

It still hurts to see that lens getting wet 😂

[@lilafromyoutube]

😂😂😂😂

[@PeteBreen]

Squirrel: "this lady is cuter than I am. Guess I'll hang out for a bit." 😃 Good review Lila - thank you. Appreciate the Tamron as an alternative option.

[@lilafromyoutube]

you can also look into the sigma 24-70. I've heard really good things. It's a bit more expensive than the tamron and I haven't used it myself so can't really personally recommend it, but it seems to be a popular alternative

[@trakahamid]

👍👍👍👍

[@lilafromyoutube]

thanks for watching as alwayssss

[@RobertGossCreator]

Gee when you mentioned the price it made me click of the video lol

[@lilafromyoutube]

i never mentioned the price lol

[@hichamlrazwani9201]

❤❤🙏

[@themanifestationspace3026]

Investment ? Wrong!!!. Here's the definition of "Investment". Bottom line: don't buy unless you know what you are doing. An investment is an asset or item acquired with the goal of generating income or appreciation. Appreciation refers to an increase in the value of an asset over time. When an individual purchases a good as an investment, the intent is not to consume the good but rather to use it in the future to create wealth.

[@lilafromyoutube]

Thanks for this finance lesson. “An investment is an asset or items acquired with the goal of generation income”. Isn’t that exactly my point?

[@themanifestationspace3026]

Appreciation refers to an increase in the value of an asset over time. "Lens value will never increase over time, in fact its opposite" - This is my point.

[@danclark9987]

Does this lens tell you EVERY DAY that you use it: “Damn! You made a smart choice!” Then yes you made a smart choice!