Sony - FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Full-frame constant-aperture standard zoom G Master lens - Black

I had the original GM lens previously which I loved. But this new GM II is better in every way! As advertised!

I really enjoyed the lens for the first 3-6 months. I used to own the 1st gen, and I feel like this lens is sharper with better coatings. Unfortunately, I was disappointed, because I noticed a crazy amount of dust inside the lens after using it for only 3-6 months. None of my older Sony lenses, including the original 24-70 GM or even the older and much cheaper Sony 16-35 f/4 Zeiss had any dust inside. The new GM 2 is vacuuming the air like crazy. I shoot at apertures closer to f/8-f/9 (I shoot high-end interior design and architecture), and that dust can be noticeable in some of the photographs, which is unforgivable for a lens, which as Sony claims itself, "updated dust and moisture resistant design provides extra reliability for outdoor use in challenging conditions". Well, I mostly use the lens indoors, and it still got crazy amount of dust inside. And it affected not only the front element, but several elements behind it, so getting it clean won't be a cheap thing to do, which basically adds to its already high cost (it will also affect its resale value if you don't get it professionally cleaned before selling it). Again, the 1st generation was on another level in that regard.

I watched jealously as I saw others use and review this great lens until I got it myself and wow if it's not my daily go too for literally everything!! The precise, clear, stable photos that come from this lens has me mind blown. If you are on the fence from the first gen, you won't be disappointed with upgrading to mark II.

It's an awsome a bit pricy but all together its sharp an accurate in colors and very fast on focus

I am thrilled with the lens's versatility and performance in varying light conditions. The picture quality is exceptional.