Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS IIvsSony FE 50mm F1.8
FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II
28-70mm / F3.5-5.6
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FE 50mm F1.8
50mm / F1.8
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Which to choose
When the FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 30cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 28-70mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the FE 50mm F1.8 suits you better
- Brightness1.9 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight107g lighter, so easier to carry
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II83mm long × 72.5mm diameter
- FE 50mm F1.859.5mm long × 68.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II | Sony FE 50mm F1.8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 28mm | 50mm | −22mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 70mm | 50mm | +20mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F1.8 | 1.9 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F1.8 | 3.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 45cm | −0.15m |
| Max magnification | 0.19× | 0.14× | +0.05x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 293g | 186g | +107g |
| Length | 83mm | 59.5mm | +23.5mm |
| Diameter | 72.5mm | 68.6mm | +3.9mm |
| Filter size | 55mm | 49mm | +6mm |
| Released | 2024 | 2016 | +8year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II relative to FE 50mm F1.8.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II
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FE 50mm F1.8
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