Samyang AF 24-70mm F2.8 FEvsSony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*
AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE
24-70mm / F2.8
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FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*
24-70mm / F4
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Which to choose
When the AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 35cm
When the FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T* suits you better
- Weight601g lighter, so easier to carry
- StabilizationHas stabilization
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
- AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE127.5mm long × 88mm diameter
- FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*94.5mm long × 73mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE | Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T* | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 24mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 70mm | 70mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 35cm | 40cm | −0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.27× | 0.20× | +0.07x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 7blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 1.03kg | 426g | +601g |
| Length | 127.5mm | 94.5mm | +33mm |
| Diameter | 88mm | 73mm | +15mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 67mm | +15mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2013 | +10year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE relative to FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE
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FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*
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