Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T vs Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T and Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G.

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Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
Name Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL2470Z SEL2070G
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
Release Year 2013 2023
Release Date 2013-10-16 2023-01-17
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 898 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
Mount Sony E Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor Linear Motor
Focus Method Internal No information
Closest Focusing Distance 40 cm N/A
Maximum Magnification 0,2
Aperture
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
Maximum Aperture F4 F4
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
Construction 12 elements  /  10 groups 16 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 5 aspherical, 1 ED 2 advanced aspherical, 3 ED, 1 ED Aspherical, 1 Aspherical
Focal Length
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
Focal Length 24-70 mm 20-70 mm
Zoom Range 46 mm 50 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 3 stops N/A
Physical
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 73 mm 79 mm
Length 95 mm 99 mm
Weight 426 gr 488 gr
Other
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH130 ALC-SH174
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A