Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS vs Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

Key Differences

  • Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/3.5).
  • Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS has a better weight (155g (5.5 oz) vs 295g (10.4 oz)).
  • Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS has a better length (45mm vs 83mm).
  • Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS has a better price (msrp) ($299 vs $449).
  • Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS has a better max magnification (0.19x vs 0.15x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length35mm28-70mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements89
Optical Groups77
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/3.5
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureYesNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent53-53mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance30 cm30 cm
Max Magnification0.15x0.19x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$449$299
Filter Size49mm55mm
Diameter63mm72.5mm
Length45mm83mm
Weight155g (5.5 oz)295g (10.4 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo