Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G vs Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS
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Key differences
- Aperture blades: 9 on the FE 20-70mm F4 G, against 7 on the Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS.
- Closest focus: 0.25 m on the FE 20-70mm F4 G, against 0.40 m on the Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS.
- Max magnification: 0.39× on the FE 20-70mm F4 G, against 0.20× on the Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS.
- Optical stabilisation: Yes on the Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS, against No on the FE 20-70mm F4 G.
- Aperture ring: Yes on the FE 20-70mm F4 G, against No on the Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS.
- Weight: 426 g on the Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS, against 488 g on the FE 20-70mm F4 G.
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| Lowest price today | $1,198 new $975.95 used | $698 new $449.99 used |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 20–70mm | 24–70mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 20–70mm (full frame) | 24–70mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/4 | f/4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 16 / 13 | 12 / 10 |
| Aperture blades | 9 (best) | 7 |
| Closest focus | 0.25 m (best) | 0.40 m |
| Max magnification | 0.39× (best) | 0.20× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (XD Linear) | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | No | Yes (best) |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | No | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes (best) | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 488 g | 426 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 78.7 × 99 mm | 73 × 94.5 mm |
| Filter thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
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