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Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM vs Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS

Key differences

  • —The FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS is 623g lighter (295g vs 918g).
  • —The FE 28-70mm F2 GM is faster: f/2 vs f/3.5 (≈1.6 stops more light).
  • —At launch the FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS cost $2,400 less ($500 vs $2,900).
  • —For close-ups the FE 28-70mm F2 GM reaches 0.23× vs 0.19×.
Sony
FE 28-70mm F2 GM
Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM
16842G MASTER
Sony
FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Mount
Sony E (FE)
Sony E (FE)
Focal length
28–70mm
28–70mm
Max aperture
F2◆
F3.5–5.6
Weight
918g
295g◆
Dimensions ⌀ × L
92.9 × 139.8mm
72.5 × 83.0mm
Volume
948 cm³
343 cm³◆
Density
0.97 g/cm³
0.86 g/cm³
Filter thread
⌀86mm
⌀55mm
Min focus
0.38m
0.30m◆
Max magnification
0.23×◆
0.19×
Elements / groups
20 / 14
9 / 8
Aperture blades
11◆
7
Focus drive
XD Linear Motor (x4)
Internal focus (motor type not published)
Stabilisation
—
Yes
Weather sealed
Yes
Yes
Aperture ring
Yes · de-click
—
Released
2024
2013
MSRP (USD)
$2,900
$500◆
Sharpness
9.3◆
6.9
Bokeh Rendering
9.2◆
6.4
Autofocus Speed
9.5◆
7.3
Flare Resistance
8.8◆
7.2
Build / Sealing
9.4◆
7.4
Value / Size
7.1
7.8◆
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  • FE 28-70mm F2 GM
  • FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS

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