Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS vs Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II FE

Key Differences

  • Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS has a better min focus distance (30 cm vs 85 cm).
  • Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II FE has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/3.5).
  • Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS has a better weight (295g (10.4 oz) vs 464g (1.02 lb)).
  • Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS has a better price (msrp) ($299 vs $449).
  • Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II FE has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length28-70mm85mm
Lens TypeZoomPrime
Optical Elements911
Optical Groups79
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/3.5f/1.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/16
Aperture Blades79
Rounded ApertureNoYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingSTM
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance30 cm85 cm
Max Magnification0.19x0.12x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$299$449
Filter Size55mm67mm
Diameter72.5mm72mm
Length83mm92mm
Weight295g (10.4 oz)464g (1.02 lb)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo