Sony FE 20-70mm F4 GvsSony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM
FE 20-70mm F4 G
20-70mm / F4
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FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM
24-70mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the FE 20-70mm F4 G suits you better
- Weight398g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 30cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 20-70mm in a single lens
When the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
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 20-70mm F4 G99mm long × 78.7mm diameter
- FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM136mm long × 87.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G | Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 20mm | 24mm | −4mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 70mm | 70mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 38cm | −0.08m |
| Max magnification | 0.39× | 0.24× | +0.15x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 488g | 886g | −398g |
| Length | 99mm | 136mm | −37mm |
| Diameter | 78.7mm | 87.6mm | −8.9mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 82mm | −10mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2016 | +7year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 20-70mm F4 G relative to FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 20-70mm F4 G
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FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM
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