Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
I’ve spent nearly a year with the Sony 24-50mm f/2.8 G lens, and in this video I share my honest thoughts. I originally bought it to pair with my Sony A7CR as a lighter alternative to the Sony 24-70mm GM II and 16-35mm GM lenses for travel and vacation photography.
In this review, I cover:
Why I bought the 24-50mm f/2.8 G in the first place
How it compares to the Sony GM zooms (24-70mm GM II in particular)
Image quality, autofocus performance, build, and handling
What surprised me most about using it on the Sony A7CR vs the A7Riv
Whether I think it’s worth buying in 2025
The Sony 24-50mm f/2.8 G is compact, sharp, and much lighter than GM zooms — but does that make it the best travel lens for Sony shooters? Or should you still stick with the 24-70mm GM II?
At the end I'll give my verdict and whether I’d recommend this lens for your kit.
📸 Gear mentioned in this video:
Sony 24-50mm f/2.8 G → amzn.to/4fKZtgW
Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II → amzn.to/4fCFCAi
Sony A7CR → amzn.to/4fJyeU7
Sony A7Riv → amzn.to/4fQJmhR
I’ve spent nearly a year with the Sony 24-50mm f/2.8 G lens, and in this video I share my honest thoughts. I originally bought it to pair with my Sony A7CR as a lighter alternative to the Sony 24-70mm GM II and 16-35mm GM lenses for travel and vacation photography.
In this review, I cover:
Why I bought the 24-50mm f/2.8 G in the first place
How it compares to the Sony GM zooms (24-70mm GM II in particular)
Image quality, autofocus performance, build, and handling
What surprised me most about using it on the Sony A7CR vs the A7Riv
Whether I think it’s worth buying in 2025
The Sony 24-50mm f/2.8 G is compact, sharp, and much lighter than GM zooms — but does that make it the best travel lens for Sony shooters? Or should you still stick with the 24-70mm GM II?
At the end I'll give my verdict and whether I’d recommend this lens for your kit.
📸 Gear mentioned in this video:
Sony 24-50mm f/2.8 G → amzn.to/4fKZtgW
Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II → amzn.to/4fCFCAi
Sony A7CR → amzn.to/4fJyeU7
Sony A7Riv → amzn.to/4fQJmhR
