Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II vs Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II and Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T.

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Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Name Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL70400G2 SAL2470Z2
Release Date and Price
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Release Year 2013 2015
Release Date 2013-02-20 2015-08-23
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 1578 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II
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 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II
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 150 cm 34 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,27 0,25
Aperture
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 400 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Construction 18 elements  /  12 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 2 ED, 2 Aspherical elements plus T coating
Focal Length
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Focal Length 70-400 mm 24-70 mm
Zoom Range 330 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 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 95 mm 83 mm
Length 196 mm 111 mm
Weight 1500 gr 974 gr
Other
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH121 ALC-SH101
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A