Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM vs Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM and Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T.

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Product
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Name Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL2875 SAL2470Z
Release Date and Price
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Release Year 2009 2008
Release Date 2009-08-27 2008-01-30
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
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 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
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 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
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 Micro-type ultrasonic Ultrasonic
Focus Method Extends Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 34 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,22 0,25
Aperture
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Construction 16 elements  /  14 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 2 ED glass elements, 2 aspherical elements
Focal Length
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Focal Length 28-75 mm 24-70 mm
Zoom Range 47 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 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 78 mm 83 mm
Length 98 mm 111 mm
Weight 565 gr 955 gr
Other
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALCSH109 ALC-SH101
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A