Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 vs Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 and Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS.

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Product
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Name Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL1870 SEL2870
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Release Year 2006 2013
Release Date 2006-06-15 2013-10-16
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 398 USD
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Lens Type
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
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 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Stepper Motor
Focus Method Extends Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 40 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25 0,2
Aperture
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
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
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 70 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 9 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 Aspherical and 1 ED Glass Element 3 aspheric elements, 1 ED glass element
Focal Length
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Focal Length 18-70 mm 28-70 mm
Zoom Range 52 mm 42 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 66 mm 73 mm
Length 77 mm 95 mm
Weight 235 gr 426 gr
Other
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU PH-RBA 55 ALC-SH132
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A