Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM vs Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM is faster by 1 stop (f/2.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS is lighter by 460g.
- Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM is the newer design (2016 vs 2014).
| Spec | FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 24-70mm | 24-70mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/4.0 |
| Released | 2016 | 2014 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 886.0 | 426.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 82 | 67 |
| Length mm | 136.0 | 94.5 |
| Diameter mm | 87.6 | 73.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.38 (closer focusing) | 0.4 |
| Max magnification | 0.24 | 0.2 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM
Sony's G Master standard zoom for full-frame E-mount, covering 24-70mm at a constant f/2.8. It has a dust and moisture resistant design and no built-in stabilization.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 across the range
- Dust and moisture resistant design
- 82mm front filter thread
Cons
- Weighs about 886 g, heavy for all-day carry
- No optical stabilization in the lens
Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS
A stabilized f/4 standard zoom for full-frame E-mount weighing about 426 g. It has a 67mm filter and focuses as close as 0.4 m.
Pros
- Optical SteadyShot
- Light at 426 g
- Constant f/4
- Zeiss optics
Cons
- f/4 is slower than f/2.8 zooms
- Minimum focus of 0.4 m