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Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM Lens Compared to the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Lens
| Specifications | Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM Lens | Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 20/14 | 20/15 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 54° - 23° | 84° – 34° |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.0-22 | f/2.8-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 11 | 11 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 32.4 oz (918g) | 24.5 oz (695g) |
| Actual Weight | 32.4 oz (919.1g) | 24.5 oz (695.2g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 1.6 oz (45.1g) | 1.4 oz (38.8g) |
| In-Use Weight | 34 oz (964.2g) | 25.9 oz (734g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.66 x 5.5” (92.9 x 139.8mm) | 3.46 x 4.72” (87.8 x 119.9mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.65 x 5.74” (93 x 145.8mm) | 3.45 x 4.93” (87.7 x 125.1mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 6.31” (160.4mm) | 6.24” (158.4mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / Y | N / Y |
| Zoom Extension Length | 0.57” (14.6mm) | 1.31” (33.3mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 4.28 x 1.77” (108.7 x 44.9mm) | 4.02 x 1.66” (102.2 x 42.2mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 7.24 - 7.81” (183.8 - 198.4mm) | 6.3 - 7.61” (160 - 193.3mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.84” / 1.54” (21.3mm / 39.1mm) | 0.84” / 1.11” (21.3mm / 28.1mm) |
| Filter Size | 86mm UV ► CP ► | 82mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Quad XD Linear | Quad XD Linear |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 140° | 160° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 14.96” (380mm) | 8.27” / 11.81” (210mm / 300mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 12.99” / 14.21” (330mm / 361mm) | 7.72” / 11.18” (196mm / 284mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.23x | 0.32x |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 70° | |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / ALC-SH182 Buy ► | Y / ALC-SH168 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / ALC-R1EM Buy ► | Y / Padded Nylon |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 28mm = 3.42' 35mm = 4.27' 50mm = 5.89' 70mm = 7.87' |
24mm = 2.93' 28mm = 3.48' 35mm = 4.13' 50mm = 5.84' 70mm = 7.92' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 28mm = 1041mm 35mm = 1300mm 50mm = 1795mm 70mm = 2398mm |
24mm = 894mm 28mm = 1060mm 35mm = 1260mm 50mm = 1779mm 70mm = 2413mm |
| Review | Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM Lens | Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Lens |
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