Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II
Sony · 28–70 mm · f/3.5–5.6 · Image Stabilization
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
60
SCORE /100
What We Like
+Compact, lightweight design at 293g for portable full-frame shooting
+Effective optical image stabilization with advanced algorithms for handheld work
+120 fps AF/AE tracking capability optimized for modern high-speed shooting
+Silent, refined linear motor autofocus
+Dust and moisture resistant construction
Worth Knowing
−Limited aperture (f/3.5-5.6 variable) restricts low-light performance
−Rotary zoom design susceptible to dust/moisture ingress and potential zoom creep
−Modest image quality at sensor edges compared to premium zooms
−Entry-level optical performance not suitable for high-resolution sensors
General | |
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About This LensThe Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II is a refined kit zoom designed to meet the demands of Sony's latest full-frame mirrorless cameras. Building on its predecessor, this version adds 120 fps AF/AE tracking and focus breathing compensation while retaining the compact 293g form factor, effective optical stabilization, and accessible price point. Though limited by its variable narrow aperture and modest optical performance at the frame edges, it represents a practical, lightweight solution for travel, events, and general-purpose shooting on Sony E-mount bodies. | |
| Brand | Sony |
| Release Year | 2025 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Version ⓘThe iteration or release number of a particular lens model. | II |
Lens Mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. | Sony E |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Sony E |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  Full Frame |
Physical64/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 293 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 72.5 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 83 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 55 mm |
Optics56/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 28–70 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 3.5–5.6 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 75°–34° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 18 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 7020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups |  Yes |
Zoom Mechanism ⓘSystem enabling zoom function |  Manual |
Zoom Ring ⓘIf zooming is adjusted using a zoom ring |  Yes |
Zoom Type ⓘThe design or approach to zooming |  Rotary |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 45 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.19x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features69/100 | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |  Yes |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. |  Yes |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Petal |
Zoom Lock ⓘZoom lock allows the zoom ring to be locked at the desired focal length | No |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
IS Efficiency ⓘIS efficiency refers to the effectiveness of the image stabilization system in compensating for the blurring effects of camera shake, quantified by the number of stops of stabilization it provides. | 3 stops |
Construction54/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 9 |
| Groups | 8 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 3 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 1 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |