Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 vs Sony FE 28mm f/2

Key Differences

  • Sony FE 28mm f/2 has a better maximum aperture (f/2 vs f/4).
  • Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 has a better length (45mm vs 60mm).
  • Sony FE 28mm f/2 has a better min focus distance (25 cm vs 30 cm).
  • Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 has a better weight (167g (5.9 oz) vs 200g (7.1 oz)).
  • Sony FE 28mm f/2 has a better price (msrp) ($449 vs $499).
Product
Sony FE 28mm f/2
Sony
$449
Optical Design
Focal Length28-60mm28mm
Lens TypeZoomPrime
Optical Elements99
Optical Groups77
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/4f/2
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 cm25 cm
Max Magnification0.16x0.16x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomYesNo
General
Price (MSRP)$499$449
Filter Size40mm49mm
Diameter66.6mm73mm
Length45mm60mm
Weight167g (5.9 oz)200g (7.1 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo