Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM vs Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM and Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
| Name | Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM | Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL2470GM | SEL1670Z |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
| Release Year | 2016 | 2013 |
| Release Date | 2016-02-03 | 2013-08-27 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 1698 USD | 798 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
| Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Piezoelectric | Stepper Motor |
| Focus Method | Internal | Extends |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 38 cm | 35 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,24 | 0,23 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F4 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
| Construction | 18 elements / 13 groups | 16 elements / 12 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | One extreme aspherical, one super ED, one ED element + Nano AR coating | Zeiss T* (T-star) coating |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
| Focal Length | 24-70 mm | 16-70 mm |
| Zoom Range | 46 mm | 54 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot) |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 88 mm | 67 mm |
| Length | 136 mm | 75 mm |
| Weight | 886 gr | 308 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 82 mm | 55 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH141 | ALC-SH111 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
