Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 vs Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

Key Differences

  • Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 has a better length (45mm vs 83mm).
  • Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 has a better weight (167g (5.9 oz) vs 295g (10.4 oz)).
  • Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS has a better price (msrp) ($299 vs $499).
  • Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS has a better maximum aperture (f/3.5 vs f/4).
  • Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS has a better max magnification (0.19x vs 0.16x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length28-60mm28-70mm
Lens TypeZoomZoom
Optical Elements99
Optical Groups77
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/4f/3.5
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureNoNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance30 cm30 cm
Max Magnification0.16x0.19x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomYesNo
General
Price (MSRP)$499$299
Filter Size40mm55mm
Diameter66.6mm72.5mm
Length45mm83mm
Weight167g (5.9 oz)295g (10.4 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo