Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 vs Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 and Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.
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Product |
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
| Name | Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 | Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SAL1870 | SEL2470GM2 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
| Release Year | 2006 | 2022 |
| Release Date | 2006-06-15 | 2022-04-27 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 0 USD | 2298 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
| Lens Type | Standard / Normal | |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony E |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | No information | Linear Motor |
| Focus Method | Extends | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 38 cm | 21 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,25 | |
Aperture |
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
| Maximum Aperture |
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 18 mm F5,6 at 70 mm Variable Aperture |
F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11 |
Optics |
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
| Construction | 11 elements / 9 groups | 20 elements / 15 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 1 Aspherical and 1 ED Glass Element | Five aspherical elements (two of which are high-precision extreme aspherical (XA) elements), two extra-low dispersion (ED) elements and two Super ED elements. |
Focal Length |
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
| Focal Length | 18-70 mm | 24-70 mm |
| Zoom Range | 52 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 DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 66 mm | 88 mm |
| Length | 77 mm | 120 mm |
| Weight | 235 gr | 695 gr |
Other |
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 55 mm | 82 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | PH-RBA 55 | ALC-SH168 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
