Large-aperture standard zoom, too
Amateur Photographer|November 26, 2024
SONY has also revealed a new premium standard zoom, the FE 28-70mm F2 GM.
Large-aperture standard zoom, too

It’s designed for photographers shooting such things as weddings and live events, who want to use a larger aperture than f/2.8 but not give up the flexibility of a zoom. As it’s part of the G Master range, the firm is promising top-quality optics that rival GM primes for sharpness.

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