Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS vs Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS
Both are Sony E mount zooms for everyday and travel — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS | Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 16-70mm | 24-70mm |
| Max aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | APS-C | full-frame |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Which should you buy?
- the Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS covers 16-70mm and the Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS covers 24-70mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
- the Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
Where to buy
Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSSSee price on Amazon
Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSSSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS and the Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS?
The Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS is 16-70mm f/4 zoom, APS-C; the Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS is 24-70mm f/4 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.
Do the Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS and Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS 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 Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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