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Sony FE 28–70mm F2 GM vs Sony FE 50–150mm F2 GM

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SonyFE 28–70mm F2 GMSonyFE 50–150mm F2 GM
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2024June 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length28–70 mm50–150 mm
Maximum aperturef/2f/2
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Optical construction20 elements in 14 groups19 elements in 17 groups
Special elementsThree XA extreme-aspherical elements; Super ED and ED glassTwo XA extreme-aspherical, two Super ED and three ED elements
CoatingsNano AR Coating II; fluorine coating on front elementNano AR Coating II; fluorine coating on front element
Diaphragm11 rounded blades11 rounded blades
Angle of view75°–34° full frame; 54°–23° APS-C47°–16°30′ full frame; 32°–11° APS-C
Mount and compatibility
MountsSony ESony E
Image circleFull frameFull frame
Image circle detailFull-frame coverage; 42–105 mm equivalent field of view on APS-CFull-frame coverage; 75–225 mm equivalent field of view on APS-C
Teleconverter supportNot compatible with SEL14TC or SEL20TCNot compatible with SEL14TC or SEL20TC
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.38 m0.4 m
Maximum magnification0.23×0.2×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailFour XD linear motors; floating focus; Linear Response MFFour XD linear motors; floating focus; Linear Response MF
Focus distance detailMinimum focus 0.38 m throughout the zoom rangeMinimum focus 0.40 m at 50 mm and 0.74 m at 150 mm
Stabilisation detailNo lens stabilisation; compatible bodies provide stabilisationNo lens stabilisation; compatible bodies provide stabilisation
Video featuresOptical design suppresses focus breathing; breathing compensation with compatible cameras crops the imageOptical design suppresses focus breathing; breathing compensation with compatible cameras crops the image
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter86 mm95 mm
Maximum diameter92.9 mm102.8 mm
Length139.8 mm200 mm
Weight918 g1,340 g
ControlsAperture ring, click on/off switch, iris lock, AF/MF switch, two focus-hold buttons and Smooth/Tight zoom-torque switchThree customisable focus-hold buttons, full-time DMF switch and aperture ring with click on/off switch
Zoom designBarrel extends when zooming; reviews disagree about the extension distance, so no precise extension is givenInternal zoom maintains lens length and balance when changing focal length
Weather resistanceDust- and moisture-resistant design with button and switch gaskets and mount seal; not guaranteed completely dust- or moisture-proofDust- and moisture-resistant design; not guaranteed completely dust- or moisture-proof
Dimensions detailMaker dimensions 92.9 × 139.8 mm; Photography Blog gives conflicting dimensions in its introduction, so maker figures are used–
Weight detailApproximately 918 g lens; separately supplied hood, caps and case excludedApproximately 1,340 g without the removable tripod mount; separate hood, caps and case excluded
Tripod mount–Removable tripod mount supplied
Lens hoodALC-SH182 petal-shaped bayonet hood with filter-access windowALC-SH183 round bayonet hood
In the boxALC-SH182 hood, ALC-F86S front cap, ALC-R1EM rear cap and soft caseALC-SH183 hood, ALC-F95S front cap, ALC-R1EM rear cap, soft case, tripod mount and lens strap
Release detailSony UK announced on 19 November 2024 with December 2024 availability and an approximate £3,050 list price; first-sale precision remains the monthSony UK announced on 22 April 2025 with availability at the beginning of June 2025; first-sale precision remains the month. Its press-page footnotes contain unrelated camera wording, so the Japanese lens specification table supplies weight conditions and numeric fields.

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