Lens Summary
Brand: Sony
Also Known As: Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Sony E
Release Date: 2013-10-16
MSRP Price: $499
Made in: Thailand
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: The Sony SEL2870 mid-range zoom lens provides an outstanding introduction to full-frame imaging in a light, compact package. It will be paired as the kit lens for the new full-frame A7 camera.The versatile lens features Optical SteadyShot and an advanced optical design with three aspherical elements and one ED glass element, which minimizes aberration and also minimizes size and weight for easier portability. It is also dust- and moisture-resistant, making it an idea travel companion for Sony’s new full-frame E-mount cameras.
Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 28-70mm |
| Mount Type | Sony E |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.2x |
| Optical SteadyShot / AntiShake (Image Stabilization) | Yes |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 54° |
| Minimum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 23° |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 75° |
| Minimum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 34° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 9 |
| Lens Groups | 8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 1 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.40m |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | Yes |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Dimensions | 73x95mm |
| Weight | 426g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
Lens Construction
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This lens is terribly bad. I don’t know why Sony offers such thing. I had it as the kit lens going along with the A7ii. Virtually, no image is crisp. I know own Loxia 25mm, SEL55F18 and Batis 135.