Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 vs Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 and Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T.

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Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Name Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL1870 SEL2470Z
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Release Year 2006 2013
Release Date 2006-06-15 2013-10-16
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 898 USD
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Lens Type
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Mount Sony A Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Stepper Motor
Focus Method Extends Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 40 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25 0,2
Aperture
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 70 mm
Variable Aperture
F4
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 12 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 Aspherical and 1 ED Glass Element 5 aspherical, 1 ED
Focal Length
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Focal Length 18-70 mm 24-70 mm
Zoom Range 52 mm 46 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 3 stops
Physical
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 66 mm 73 mm
Length 77 mm 95 mm
Weight 235 gr 426 gr
Other
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU PH-RBA 55 ALC-SH130
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A