Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS vs Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS and Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6.
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Product |
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 |
Name | Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS | Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SEL2870 | SEL2860 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 |
Release Year | 2013 | 2020 |
Release Date | 2013-10-16 | 2020-09-15 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
Last known price | 398 USD | 498 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 |
Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Standard / Normal |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Stepper Motor | Linear Motor |
Focus Method | Internal | Internal |
Closest Focusing Distance | 40 cm | 30 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,2 | 0,16 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 |
Maximum Aperture |
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 |
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 28 mm F5,6 at 60 mm Variable Aperture |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 |
Construction | 9 elements / 8 groups | 8 elements / 7 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | 3 aspheric elements, 1 ED glass element | 3 aspherical elements |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 |
Focal Length | 28-70 mm | 28-60 mm |
Zoom Range | 42 mm | 32 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | Yes | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 |
Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
Diameter | 73 mm | 67 mm |
Length | 95 mm | 45 mm |
Weight | 426 gr | 167 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 55 mm | 40 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH132 | N/A |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |