Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS vs Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6

Key Differences

  • Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 has a better min focus distance (30 cm vs 100 cm).
  • Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 has a better length (45mm vs 108mm).
  • Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 has a better weight (167g (5.9 oz) vs 345g (12.2 oz)).
  • Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS has a better price (msrp) ($349 vs $499).
  • Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 has a better maximum aperture (f/4 vs f/4.5).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length55-210mm28-60mm
Lens TypeZoomZoom
Optical Elements119
Optical Groups97
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/4.5f/4
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureNoNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent82-315mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance100 cm30 cm
Max Magnification0.24x0.16x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoYes
General
Price (MSRP)$349$499
Filter Size49mm40mm
Diameter63.8mm66.6mm
Length108mm45mm
Weight345g (12.2 oz)167g (5.9 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo