Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T vs Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T and Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.
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Product |
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
| Name | Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T | Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL2470Z | SEL2470GM2 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
| Release Year | 2013 | 2022 |
| Release Date | 2013-10-16 | 2022-04-27 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 898 USD | 2298 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
| Lens Type | Standard / Normal | |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Stepper Motor | Linear Motor |
| Focus Method | Internal | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 40 cm | 21 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,2 | |
Aperture |
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11 |
Optics |
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
| Construction | 12 elements / 10 groups | 20 elements / 15 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 5 aspherical, 1 ED | 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 FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
| Focal Length | 24-70 mm | 24-70 mm |
| Zoom Range | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 3 stops | N/A |
Physical |
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 73 mm | 88 mm |
| Length | 95 mm | 120 mm |
| Weight | 426 gr | 695 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T |
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 82 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH130 | ALC-SH168 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |