Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM IIvsSony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
24-70mm / F2.8
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FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS
28-135mm / F4
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Which to choose
When the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight520g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 21cm
When the FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 28-135mm in a single lens
- 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
- FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II119.9mm long × 87.8mm diameter
- FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS162.5mm long × 105mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II | Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 28mm | −4mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 70mm | 135mm | −65mm |
| 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 | 21cm | 40cm | −0.19m |
| Max magnification | 0.32× | 0.15× | +0.17x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 9blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 695g | 1.22kg | −520g |
| Length | 119.9mm | 162.5mm | −42.6mm |
| Diameter | 87.8mm | 105mm | −17.2mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 95mm | −13mm |
| Released | 2022 | 2015 | +7year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II relative to FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
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FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS
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