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Rokinon IO2470AFZ-E 70mm
The 24-70mm constant f/2.8 zoom and parfocal design, backed by 17 elements with 2 aspherical and 3 ED lenses, deliver sharp, consistent exposure across the range. A linear STM motor provides quiet, precise autofocus, while weather sealing and a 9-blade diaphragm enable rugged use and smooth, circular bokeh. This lens suits video shooters and hybrid creators on Sony E-mount who need reliable parfocal zoom for smooth focus transitions during filming.
Focal length 24-70mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Sony E
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 1096 g
af type LSM (Linear Sonic Motor)
lens type zoom
39 Overall Score
Price CA$956
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 |
| Focal Length Max | 70 |
| Elements | 17 |
| Groups | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | UMC Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.1 kg / 2.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 82 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | LSM (Linear Sonic Motor) |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 350 |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.7 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Rokinon IO2470AFZ-E 70mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 24-70mm | 18-50mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1096 | 290 | 544 | 450 | 306 | 107 |
| AF Type | LSM (Linear Sonic Motor) | stepping motor | RXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rokinon IO2470AFZ-E 70mm | 53.7 | 23.3 | 41.2 | 66 | 93.8 | 20.5 | 0.1 | 80.4 | 6.3 | 37.1 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.7 | 81.3 | 86.6 | 90.9 | 82.5 | 83.5 | 80.2 | 78.5 | 89.5 | 37.1 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 86.6 | 69.7 | 85.1 | 91.1 | 83.5 | 63 | 89.5 | 85 | 82.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.7 | 86.6 | 76.1 | 85.1 | 88.4 | 83.5 | 90.7 | 68 | 68.8 | 37.1 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.7 | 81.3 | 85.9 | 50.6 | 86.8 | 83.5 | 63 | 80.4 | 85 | 97 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.7 | 74.7 | 98.6 | 43.7 | 69.2 | 76.8 | 63 | 83.2 | 80.4 | 93.6 |
Price
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