Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T vs Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T and Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T.

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Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Name Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL2470Z2 SEL2470Z
Release Date and Price
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Release Year 2015 2013
Release Date 2015-08-23 2013-10-16
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 898 USD
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Lens Type
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar 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 FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
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 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-type Ultrasonic Stepper Motor
Focus Method Extends Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 34 cm 40 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25 0,2
Aperture
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades 9 7
Optics
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 12 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 2 ED, 2 Aspherical elements plus T coating 5 aspherical, 1 ED
Focal Length
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar 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 Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 3 stops
Physical
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 83 mm 73 mm
Length 111 mm 95 mm
Weight 974 gr 426 gr
Other
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH101 ALC-SH130
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A