Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM vs Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G 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 FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS is lighter by 223g.
- Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS reaches further (105mm vs 70mm).
- Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS is the newer design (2017 vs 2016).
| Spec | FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 24-70mm | 24-105mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/4.0 |
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 886.0 | 663.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 82 | 77 |
| Length mm | 136.0 | 113.3 |
| Diameter mm | 87.6 | 83.4 |
| Min focus m | 0.38 | 0.38 |
| Max magnification | 0.24 | 0.31 |
| 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 FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS
A full-frame standard zoom for Sony E-mount covering 24-105mm at constant f/4. It has Optical SteadyShot and a dust and moisture resistant design.
Pros
- Wide 24-105mm range at constant f/4
- Optical SteadyShot
- Dust and moisture resistant design
Cons
- f/4 limits low-light and background blur
- Heavier than a 24-70mm f/4 at about 663 g