Samyang AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE vs Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS
Key differences
- —The Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS is 601g lighter (426g 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 AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE cost $101 less ($1,099 vs $1,200).
- —For close-ups the AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE reaches 0.27× vs 0.20×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 24–70mm
- 24–70mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8◆
- F4
- Weight
- 1,027g
- 426g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 88.0 × 128.5mm
- 73.0 × 94.5mm
- Volume
- 782 cm³
- 396 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.31 g/cm³
- 1.08 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.35m◆
- 0.40m
- Max magnification
- 0.27×◆
- 0.20×
- Elements / groups
- 17 / 14
- 12 / 10
- Aperture blades
- 9◆
- 7
- Focus drive
- Linear STM
- Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2021
- 2013
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,099◆
- $1,200
- Sharpness
- 7.4◆
- 7.3
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.8◆
- 7.0
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.6
- 7.8◆
- Flare Resistance
- 7.4
- 8.0◆
- Build / Sealing
- 7.8
- 8.2◆
- Value / Size
- 8.0◆
- 7.0
Performance overlay
- AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE
- Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.