Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T vs Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T

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Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Name Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL2470Z2 SAL2470Z
Release Date and Price
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Release Year 2015 2008
Release Date 2015-08-23 2008-01-30
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-type Ultrasonic Ultrasonic
Focus Method Extends Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 34 cm 34 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25 0,25
Aperture
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 2 ED, 2 Aspherical elements plus T coating 2 ED glass elements, 2 aspherical elements
Focal Length
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Focal Length 24-70 mm 24-70 mm
Zoom Range 46 mm 46 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 83 mm 83 mm
Length 111 mm 111 mm
Weight 974 gr 955 gr
Other
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH101 ALC-SH101
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A