Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Aperture Series @ 63mm: Cabin at Sunrise

2022-10-03 • SEND FEEDBACK |
Related: Sony, Sony FE, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II, Sony Lenses

Sacrifice superior results for the convenience of a zoom? Lousy idea when the lens actively undermines sharpness by aggressive focus shift.

This aperture series from f/2.8 - f/11 confirms the findings in the shootout, showing that the aggressive rearward focus shift hugely degrades sharpness in the zone of focus.

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Aperture Series @ 63mm: Cabin at Sunrise

Includes images from f/2 to f/8, plus crops and commentary.

Cabin at Sunrise

f2.8 @ 1/640 sec electronic shutter, ISO 100; 2022-09-27 06:52:11
Sony A1 + Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II @ 63mm
ENV: Colorado, altitude 8640 ft / 2633 m, 60°F / 15°C
RAW: Enhance Details, LACA corrected, +60 Shadows, +10 Whites, +10 Contrast, +10 Clarity

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