Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T vs Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T and Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G |
| Name | Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T | Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SAL2470Z2 | SEL2070G |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G |
| Release Year | 2015 | 2023 |
| Release Date | 2015-08-23 | 2023-01-17 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G |
| 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 FE 20-70mm F4 G |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony E |
| 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 FE 20-70mm F4 G |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Ring-type Ultrasonic | Linear Motor |
| Focus Method | Extends | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 34 cm | N/A |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,25 | |
Aperture |
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F4 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G |
| Construction | 17 elements / 13 groups | 16 elements / 13 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 2 ED, 2 Aspherical elements plus T coating | 2 advanced aspherical, 3 ED, 1 ED Aspherical, 1 Aspherical |
Focal Length |
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G |
| Focal Length | 24-70 mm | 20-70 mm |
| Zoom Range | 46 mm | 50 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 FE 20-70mm F4 G |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 83 mm | 79 mm |
| Length | 111 mm | 99 mm |
| Weight | 974 gr | 488 gr |
Other |
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH101 | ALC-SH174 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |