very good from f/8 to f/16 and softening at f/22. At 70mm, central sharpness is outstanding from f/2.8 to f/8, excellent at f/11 and very good at f/16 and f/22. The edges are excellent at f/2.8 ...

But this is a professional lens with professional pricing. In comparison, the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM costs a now more economical-sounding $2,299 / £1,999. While the Sony 28-70mm is a marvel of ...

The Sony FE 28-70mm ... heavier than the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II, remarkably it’s more than 500g lighter than Canon’s equivalent design. In context, plenty of 24-70mm f/2.8 zooms for DSLRs ...

For the most critical uses, then the new Sony lens will score on its performance, and for some nothing less will do. For those of us with less deep pockets, it might have to remain an aspiration ...