Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G vs Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G and Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T.

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Product
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Name Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL2070G SAL2470Z
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Release Year 2023 2008
Release Date 2023-01-17 2008-01-30
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
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 FE 20-70mm F4 G
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Mount Sony E Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
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 Linear Motor Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information Extends
Closest Focusing Distance N/A 34 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25
Aperture
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Construction 16 elements  /  13 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 2 advanced aspherical, 3 ED, 1 ED Aspherical, 1 Aspherical 2 ED glass elements, 2 aspherical elements
Focal Length
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Focal Length 20-70 mm 24-70 mm
Zoom Range 50 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 FE 20-70mm F4 G
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 79 mm 83 mm
Length 99 mm 111 mm
Weight 488 gr 955 gr
Other
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH174 ALC-SH101
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A