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Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II
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Sony · f/3.5 · Sony E mount

Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II

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KEY FACTS
BrandSony
Release Year2025
Production StatusIn Production
VersionII
Lens MountSony E
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

Brand
Sony
Release Year
2025
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Version
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The iteration or release number of a particular lens model.
II
Lens Mount
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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
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Sony E
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame
Read our notes on general
The 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.

Physical

Lens Weight
293 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
72.5 mm
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
83 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
28–70 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
3.5–5.6
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
7020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
45 cm01500

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes
Image Stabilization
Yes