Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM vs Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS

Key Differences

  • Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM has a better min focus distance (38 cm vs 370 cm).
  • Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM has a better price (msrp) ($2,899 vs $12,999).
  • Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM has a better weight (918g (2.02 lb) vs 3040g (6.70 lb)).
  • Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM has a better length (139.8mm vs 449mm).
  • Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM has a better maximum aperture (f/2 vs f/4).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length28-70mm600mm
Lens TypeZoomPrime
Optical Elements20
Optical Groups14
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2f/4
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades1111
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View75° – 34°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorXD LinearXD Linear
Focus LimiterNoYes
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance38 cm370 cm
Max Magnification0.23x0.14x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoYes
Aperture RingYesNo
Declickable ApertureYesNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomYesNo
General
Price (MSRP)$2,899$12,999
Filter Size86mm40mm
Diameter92.9mm168mm
Length139.8mm449mm
Weight918g (2.02 lb)3040g (6.70 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoYes