Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 vs Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Maximum aperture: f/3.5–5.6 on the FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II, against f/4–5.6 on the FE 28-60mm F4-5.6.
- Max magnification: 0.19× on the FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II, against 0.16× on the FE 28-60mm F4-5.6.
- Optical stabilisation: Yes on the FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II, against No on the FE 28-60mm F4-5.6.
- Weight: 167 g on the FE 28-60mm F4-5.6, against 293 g on the FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II.
FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 or FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II: which should you buy?
Choose the FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 for its weight.
Choose the FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II for its maximum aperture, max magnification and optical stabilisation.
On paper the FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II wins more rows (3 to 1); if the FE 28-60mm F4-5.6's strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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| Lowest price today | $253 new $160.50 used | $256.99 new $164.99 used |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 28–60mm | 28–70mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 28–60mm (full frame) | 28–70mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/4–5.6 | f/3.5–5.6 (best) |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 8 / 7 | 9 / 8 |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 7 |
| Closest focus | 0.30 m | 0.30 m |
| Max magnification | 0.16× | 0.19× (best) |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (Linear) | Yes (Linear) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | Yes (best) |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 167 g (best) | 293 g |
| Diameter × length | 66.6 × 45 mm | 72.5 × 83 mm |
| Filter thread | 40.5 mm | 55 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.