Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G vs Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G
Key differences
- —The FE 24-50mm F2.8 G is 48g lighter (440g vs 488g).
- —The FE 24-50mm F2.8 G is faster: f/2.8 vs f/4 (≈1.0 stops more light).
- —For close-ups the FE 20-70mm F4 G reaches 0.39× vs 0.33×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 20–70mm
- 24–50mm
- Max aperture
- F4
- F2.8◆
- Weight
- 488g
- 440g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 78.7 × 99.0mm
- 74.8 × 92.3mm
- Volume
- 482 cm³
- 406 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.01 g/cm³
- 1.08 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀72mm
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.25m
- 0.18m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.39×◆
- 0.33×
- Elements / groups
- 16 / 13
- 16 / 13
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 11◆
- Focus drive
- XD Linear Motor (x2)
- Linear Motor (x2)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2023
- 2024
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,100
- $1,100
- Sharpness
- 8.8
- 8.8
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.4
- 8.2◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 9.0
- 9.0
- Flare Resistance
- 8.3
- 8.3
- Build / Sealing
- 8.6
- 8.6
- Value / Size
- 8.4◆
- 7.9
Performance overlay
- FE 20-70mm F4 G
- FE 24-50mm F2.8 G
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