Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM vs Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM and Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T.
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Product |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM |
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Name | Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM | Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SAL70300G | SAL2470Z2 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM |
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Release Year | 2008 | 2015 |
| Release Date | 2008-01-30 | 2015-08-23 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM |
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM |
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II 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 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM |
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Ultrasonic | Ring-type Ultrasonic |
| Focus Method | Extends | Extends |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 120 cm | 34 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,25 | 0,25 |
Aperture |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM |
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Maximum Aperture |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 70 mm F5,6 at 300 mm Variable Aperture |
F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM |
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Construction | 16 elements / 11 groups | 17 elements / 13 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | 2 ED, 2 Aspherical elements plus T coating |
Focal Length |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM |
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Focal Length | 70-300 mm | 24-70 mm |
| Zoom Range | 230 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 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM |
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Length | 136 mm | 111 mm |
| Weight | 760 gr | 974 gr |
Other |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM |
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 62 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALCSH140 | ALC-SH101 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |