Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSSvsSony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS
18-105mm / F4
27-158mm equiv.
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FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
28-70mm / F3.5-5.6
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Which to choose
When the E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-105mm in a single lens
When the FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS suits you better
- Brightness0.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight132g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 30cm
- 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 PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS110mm long × 78mm diameter
- FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS83mm long × 72.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS | Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 28mm | −10mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 105mm | 70mm | +35mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F3.5 | 0.4 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F5.6 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 45cm | 30cm | +0.15m |
| Max magnification | 0.11× | 0.19× | −0.08x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 427g | 295g | +132g |
| Length | 110mm | 83mm | +27mm |
| Diameter | 78mm | 72.5mm | +5.5mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 55mm | +17mm |
| Released | 2013 | 2013 | — |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS relative to FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS
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FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
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