Sony
Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
| Component | Weight | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | 35% | 89.3 | |
| Technical Analysis | 30% | 71.6 | |
| Market Position | 20% | 92.0 | |
| Value Proposition | 15% | 80.4 |
Age adjustment: ×0.85 (older models get a slight downward adjustment so newer products with current technology are fairly represented).
📖 Overview
The Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS, with 950 SampleShots, is a compact and lightweight kit lens for Sony's full-frame E-mount cameras, offering optical image stabilization. It is suitable for general photography, travel, and everyday snapshots. It is an adequate but unexceptional performer, surpassed by higher-end lenses.
📸 Browse 1,303 real-world sample photos taken with this lens by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.
📋 Specifications
| Focal Length | 28-70mm |
|---|---|
| Max Aperture | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/22-36 |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Mount | Sony E |
| AF Motor | Linear Motor |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 30.0 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.19x |
| Elements / Groups | 9 elements in 8 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Filter Diameter | 55mm |
| Weight | 295g |
| Dimensions | 72.5 x 83.0mm |
| Release Year | 2013 |
| MSRP | $499 |
🛒 Where to Buy the Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
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🖼️ Sample Photos
Real-world photos taken with the Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS, sourced from SampleShots.
📷 Compatible Cameras
Native Mount
Sony Alpha a6000
Sony Alpha 7 II
Sony a6700
Sony A7C II
Sony Alpha 7S
Sony ZV-E10 II
Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II
Sony FX3
Sony A9 III
Sony A7CR
Sony Alpha a5100
Sony A1 II
+ 23 more compatible cameras
