Samyang AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE vs Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6
Key differences
- —The FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 is 860g lighter (167g vs 1027g).
- —The AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE is faster: f/2.8 vs f/4 (≈1.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 cost $599 less ($500 vs $1,099).
- —For close-ups the AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE reaches 0.27× vs 0.16×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 24–70mm
- 28–60mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8◆
- F4–5.6
- Weight
- 1,027g
- 167g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 88.0 × 128.5mm
- 66.6 × 45.0mm
- Volume
- 782 cm³
- 157 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.31 g/cm³
- 1.07 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀40.5mm
- Min focus
- 0.35m
- 0.30m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.27×◆
- 0.16×
- Elements / groups
- 17 / 14
- 8 / 7
- Aperture blades
- 9◆
- 7
- Focus drive
- Linear STM
- Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2021
- 2020
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,099
- $500◆
- Sharpness
- 7.4
- 7.6◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.8◆
- 6.5
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.6
- 7.9◆
- Flare Resistance
- 7.4
- 7.5◆
- Build / Sealing
- 7.8◆
- 7.3
- Value / Size
- 8.0
- 8.4◆
Performance overlay
- AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE
- FE 28-60mm F4-5.6
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.