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Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G Lens Compared to the Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Lens
| Specifications | Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G Lens | Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2023 | 2014 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 16/13 | 12/10 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 94° - 34° | 84.1° – 34.3° |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/4.0-22 | f/4-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 17.2 oz (488g) | 15.2 oz (430g) |
| Actual Weight | 17.1 oz (485.8g) | 15 oz (425g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 0.8 oz (22.8g) | 1.1 oz (30g) |
| In-Use Weight | 18 oz (508.6g) | 16.1 oz (455g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.1 x 3.9” (78.7 x 99mm) | 2.87 x 3.72” (73 x 94.5mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.09 x 4.11” (79 x 104.5mm) | 2.87 x 3.93” (73 x 99.9mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 5.63” (143.1mm) | 5.1” (129.6mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / Y | N / Y |
| Zoom Extension Length | 1.52” (38.6mm) | 1.17” (29.7mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.74 x 1.37” (94.9 x 34.8mm) | 3.39 x 1.52” (86 x 38.5mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 5.26 - 6.78” (133.5 - 172.1mm) | 5.1 - 6.27” (129.5 - 159.2mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.58” / 0.75” (14.7mm / 19mm) | 0.57” / 1.04” (14.5mm / 26.4mm) |
| Filter Size | 72mm UV ► CP ► | 67mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Dual XD Linear | LAM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 140° | 30° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 11.81” / 9.84” (300mm / 250mm) | 15.75” (400mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 8.54” / 9.49” (217mm / 241mm) | 12.36” / 14.29” (314mm / 363mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.39x | 0.20x |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 80° | 68° |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | / |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | N | |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / ALC-SH174 Buy ► | Y / ALC-SH130 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | Y / / |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / Soft Case Buy ► | Y / |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 20mm = 2.39' 24mm = 2.82' 28mm = 3.28' 35mm = 4.10' 50mm = 5.88' 70mm = 7.92' |
24mm = 2.86' 35mm = 4.18' 50mm = 6.00' 70mm = 8.10' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 20mm = 729mm 24mm = 860mm 28mm = 1001mm 35mm = 1251mm 50mm = 1791mm 70mm = 2415mm |
24mm = 873mm 35mm = 1275mm 50mm = 1829mm 70mm = 2460mm |
| Review | Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G Lens | Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Lens |
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