Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T vs Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T and Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS.
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Product |
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Name | Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T | Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL1670Z | SEL2870 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Release Year | 2013 | 2013 |
| Release Date | 2013-08-27 | 2013-10-16 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 798 USD | 398 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Stepper Motor | Stepper Motor |
| Focus Method | Extends | Internal |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 35 cm | 40 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,23 | 0,2 |
Aperture |
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 |
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 28 mm F5,6 at 70 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Construction | 16 elements / 12 groups | 9 elements / 8 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | Zeiss T* (T-star) coating | 3 aspheric elements, 1 ED glass element |
Focal Length |
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Focal Length | 16-70 mm | 28-70 mm |
| Zoom Range | 54 mm | 42 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot) |
Yes |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 67 mm | 73 mm |
| Length | 75 mm | 95 mm |
| Weight | 308 gr | 426 gr |
Other |
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH111 | ALC-SH132 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
