SONY FE 24-70mm Interchangeable Full Frame Zoom Lens Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Sony
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SONY FE 24-70mm Interchangeable Full Frame Zoom Lens
Product Information
- Product Name: FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM (SEL2470GM)
- Product Type: Interchangeable Lens
- Mount Type: E-mount
- Compatible Cameras: E-mount cameras with a 35mm format image sensor
- Compatibility: For further information on compatibility, visit the Sony website or consult your local authorized Sony dealer or service facility.
Notes on Use:
- When carrying a camera with the lens attached, always firmly hold both the camera and the lens.
- Do not hold by the part of the lens that protrudes when zooming.
- This lens is not waterproof, although designed with dust-proofness and splash-proofness in mind. If using in the rain, keep water drops away from the lens.
- When using a flash, always remove the lens hood and shoot at least 1m (3.3 feet) away from your subject to avoid shadows caused by the lens blocking the flash light.
- Vignetting may occur when using the lens. To reduce this phenomenon, close the aperture by 1 to 2 stops.
Identifying the Parts
Product Usage Instructions
Attaching and Detaching the Lens
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Remove the rear and front lens caps and the camera body cap.
You can attach/detach the front lens cap in two ways, (1) and (2). When you attach/detach the lens cap with the lens hood attached, use method (2). -
Align the white index on the lens barrel with the white index on the camera (mounting index), then insert the lens into the camera mount and rotate it clockwise until it locks. Do not press the lens release button on the camera when mounting the lens. Do not mount the lens at an angle.
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While holding down the lens release button on the camera, rotate the lens counterclockwise until it stops, then detach the lens.
Attaching the Lens Hood
It is recommended that you use a lens hood to reduce flare and ensure maximum image quality.
- Align the red line on the lens hood with the red line on the lens (lens hood index), then insert the lens hood into the lens mount and rotate it clockwise until it clicks into place and the red dot on the lens hood is aligned with the red line on the lens.
- If you do not rotate the lens hood until it clicks into place, it may detach during use.
This instruction manual explains how to use lenses. Precautions common to all
lenses such as notes on use are found in the separate “Precautions before
using”. Be sure to read both documents before using your lens
This lens is designed for E-mount cameras. You cannot use it on A-mount
cameras. The FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM is compatible with the range of a 35mm format
image sensor. A camera equipped with a 35mm format image sensor can also be
set to shoot at APS-C size.
For details on how to set your camera, refer to its instruction manual. For
further information on compatibility, visit the web site of Sony in your area,
or consult your dealer of Sony or local authorized service facility of Sony.
Notes on Use
- When carrying a camera with the lens attached, always firmly hold both the camera and the lens.
- Do not hold by the part of the lens that protrudes when zooming.
- This lens is not water-proof, although designed with dust-proofness and splash-proofness in mind. If using in the rain etc., keep water drops away from the lens.
Precautions on using a flash
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When using a flash, always remove the lens hood and shoot at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from your subject. With certain combinations of lens and flash, the lens may partially block the light of the flash, resulting in a shadow at the bottom of the picture.
Vignetting -
When using the lens, the corners of the screen become darker than the center. To reduce this phenomena (called vignetting), close the aperture by 1 to 2 stops.
Identifying the Parts
- Lens hood index
- Focusing ring
- Zooming ring
- Zoom lock switch
- Focal-length index
- Lens contacts*
- Focal-length scale
- Lens hood
- Hood release button
- Focus hold button
- Focus mode switch
- Mounting index
- Lens mount rubber ring
- Do not touch the lens contacts.
Attaching and Detaching the Lens
To attach the lens
(See illustration B–1.)
- Remove the rear and front lens caps and the camera body cap.
- You can attach/detach the front lens cap in two ways, (1) and (2). When you attach/detach the lens cap with the lens hood attached, use method (2).
- Align the white index on the lens barrel with the white index on the camera (mounting index), then insert the lens into the camera mount and rotate it clockwise until it locks.
- Do not press the lens release button on the camera when mounting the lens.
- Do not mount the lens at an angle.
To remove the lens (See illustration B-2.)
While holding down the lens release button on the camera, rotate the lens
counterclockwise until it stops, then detach the lens.
Attaching the Lens Hood
It is recommended that you use a lens hood to reduce flare and ensure maximum image quality. Align the red line on the lens hood with the red line on the lens (lens hood index), then insert the lens hood into the lens mount and rotate it clockwise until it clicks into place and the red dot on the lens hood is aligned with the red line on the lens.
- If you do not rotate the lens hood until it clicks into place, its shadow may appear in recorded images.
- When using a built-in camera flash or an external flash attached to the camera, remove the lens hood to avoid blocking the flash light.
- When storing, fit the lens hood onto the lens backwards.
To remove the lens hood
While holding down the hood release button on the lens hood, rotate the lens hood counterclockwise.
Zooming
Rotate the zooming ring to the desired focal length.
Zoom lock switch
This prevents the lens barrel from extending due to the weight of the lens
while it is being carried. Before setting the zoom lock switch, fully return
the lens to W (wide).
Slide the zoom lock switch in the direction to lock the zoom. To unlock the
zoom, slide the zoom lock switch back.
Focusing
- The focus mode switch of this lens does not function with some camera models. For further information on compatibility, visit the web site of Sony in your area, or consult your dealer of Sony or local authorized service facility of Sony.
To switch AF (auto focus)/ MF (manual focus)
- The focus mode can be switched between AF and MF on the lens.
- For AF photography, both the camera and lens should be set to AF. For MF photography, either or both the camera or lens should be set to MF.
To set the focus mode on the lens Slide the focus mode switch to the appropriate mode, AF or MF (1).
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Refer to the camera manuals to set the focus mode of the camera.
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In MF, turn the focusing ring to adjust the focus (2) while looking through the viewfinder, etc.
To use a camera equipped with an AF/MF control button -
By pressing the AF/MF control button during AF operation, you can temporarily switch to MF.
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Pressing the AF/MF control button during MF operation lets you temporarily switch to AF if the lens is set to AF and the camera to MF.
Using the Focus Hold Buttons
- The focus hold button of this lens does not function with some camera models.
- For further information on compatibility, visit the web site of Sony in your area, or consult your dealer of Sony or local authorized service facility of Sony. Press the focus hold button in AF to cancel AF. The focus is fixed and you can release the shutter on the fixed focus. Release the focus hold button while pressing the shutter button halfway to startAF again.
Specifications
- *1 This is the equivalent focal length in 35mm format when mounted on an Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor.
- *2 Angle of view 1 is the value for 35mm cameras, and angle of view 2 is the value for Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor.
- *3 Minimum focus is the distance from the image sensor to the subject.
Depending on the lens mechanism, the focal length may change with any change in shooting distance. The focal lengths given above assume the lens is focused at infinity.
Included items
(The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.)
Lens (1), Front lens cap (1), Rear lens cap (1), Lens hood (1), Lens case (1),
Set of printed documentation
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
X and G are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
References
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