Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS vs Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 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* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS | Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24-70mm | 28-70mm |
| Max aperture | f/4 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Which should you buy?
- the Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS opens wider (f/3.5-5.6) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS covers 24-70mm and the Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS covers 28-70mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
Where to buy
Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSSSee price on Amazon
Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSSSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS and the Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS?
The Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS is 24-70mm f/4 zoom, full-frame; the Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS is 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.
Which is better in low light, the Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS or the Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS?
The Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS — its f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/4 of the other.
Do the Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS and Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 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).
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