Sony
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Sony E Mount
The ultimate standard zoom — incredibly sharp, exceptionally compact, and built for professionals.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Apr 2022
Sony
FE 35mm F1.4 GM II
Sony E Mount
524g GM wide-angle with XD Linear AF — 20% lighter than the original 35mm F1.4 GM.
$1,599
Launch priceReleased Apr 2024
FE 35mm F1.4 GM II is 2 years newer.
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Wins
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Wins
FE 35mm F1.4 GM II
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 35mm F1.4 GM II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- BFE 35mm F1.4 GM II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- BFE 35mm F1.4 GM II has lower Length (76 mm vs 120 mm)
- AFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has higher Max magnification (0.32 × vs 0.23 ×)
- BFE 35mm F1.4 GM II has lower Weight (524 g vs 695 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
⌀88 × 120 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 35mm F1.4 GM II
⌀76 × 76 mm
524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz)
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is 44mm longer and 12mm wider than FE 35mm F1.4 GM II.
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is 171 g heavier than FE 35mm F1.4 GM II.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 Aspherical, 2 ED…
- ✓
Min focus distance
21 cm vs 27 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.32 × vs 0.23 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the FE 35mm F1.4 GM II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 XA, 2 Aspherical, 1 ED
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
76 mm vs 120 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
524 g vs 695 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
76 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Pros
- ✓Outstanding sharpness across the entire zoom range
- ✓Remarkably small and lightweight for an f/2.8 zoom
- ✓Four XD Linear focus motors provide blazing-fast AF tracking
- ✓Excellent close-up magnification
- ✓De-clickable aperture ring and customized function buttons
Cons
- –No built-in optical image stabilization (relies on body IBIS)
- –High launch price
- –Aperture ring can be easily bumped if not locked
FE 35mm F1.4 GM II
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
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Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.