Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSSvsSony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II
E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
18-55mm / F3.5-5.6
27-83mm equiv.
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FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II
28-70mm / F3.5-5.6
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Which to choose
When the E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS suits you better
- Weight99g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 25cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-55mm in a single lens
When the FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II suits you better
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
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
- E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS60mm long × 62mm diameter
- FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II83mm long × 72.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS | Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 28mm | −10mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 55mm | 70mm | −15mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F3.5 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F5.6 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 25cm | 30cm | −0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.30× | 0.19× | +0.11x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 194g | 293g | −99g |
| Length | 60mm | 83mm | −23mm |
| Diameter | 62mm | 72.5mm | −10.5mm |
| Filter size | 49mm | 55mm | −6mm |
| Released | 2010 | 2024 | −14year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS relative to FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
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FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II
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