Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM vs Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II
Key differences
- —The FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II is 625g lighter (293g 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 II cost $2,450 less ($450 vs $2,900).
- —For close-ups the FE 28-70mm F2 GM reaches 0.23× vs 0.19×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 28–70mm
- 28–70mm
- Max aperture
- F2◆
- F3.5–5.6
- Weight
- 918g
- 293g◆
- 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)
- Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
- —
- Released
- 2024
- 2025
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,900
- $450◆
- Sharpness
- 9.3◆
- 7.0
- Bokeh Rendering
- 9.2◆
- 6.5
- Autofocus Speed
- 9.5◆
- 8.3
- Flare Resistance
- 8.8◆
- 7.3
- Build / Sealing
- 9.4◆
- 7.7
- Value / Size
- 7.1
- 7.6◆
Performance overlay
- FE 28-70mm F2 GM
- FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.