Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA vs Sony FE 28mm f/2
Both are Sony E mount primes for street and everyday — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA | Sony FE 28mm f/2 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24mm | 28mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/2 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | APS-C | full-frame |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Which should you buy?
- the Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA opens wider (f/1.8) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA (24mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Sony FE 28mm f/2 (28mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- the Sony FE 28mm f/2 covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
Where to buy
Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZASee price on Amazon
Sony FE 28mm f/2See price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA and the Sony FE 28mm f/2?
The Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA is 24mm f/1.8 prime, APS-C; the Sony FE 28mm f/2 is 28mm f/2 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.
Which is better in low light, the Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA or the Sony FE 28mm f/2?
The Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA — its f/1.8 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2 of the other.
Do the Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA and Sony FE 28mm f/2 fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Sony E mount lenses, so they fit Sony a7/a9/a1 (full-frame) and a6000-series (APS-C). Note the Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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