Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 vs Minolta AF 28-75mm F2.8 (D)
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Minolta
AF 28-75mm F2.8 (D)
Verdict at a glance
- Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 is faster by 6 stops (f/3.5 vs f/28.0), letting in more light.
- Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 is lighter by 275g.
- Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 goes wider (18mm vs 28mm).
- Minolta AF 28-75mm F2.8 (D) reaches further (75mm vs 70mm).
- Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 is the newer design (2006 vs 2004).
| Spec | DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 | AF 28-75mm F2.8 (D) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Minolta |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 18-70mm (wider) | 28-75mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 (faster) | f/28.0 |
| Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Groups | 9 | 14 |
| Af motor | screw-drive | screw-drive |
| Elements | 11 | 16 |
| Weight g | 235 (lighter) | 510 |
| Filter mm | 55 | 67 |
| Length mm | 77.0 | 94.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.38 | 0.33 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | 0.26 |
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
A 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 standard zoom lens, the Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 is designed for Sony A mount bodies. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Minolta AF 28-75mm F2.8 (D)
A full-frame f/2.8 standard zoom from Minolta. It weighs about 510 g and takes 67mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Light at 510 g
- 67mm filters
- Close focus 0.33 m
Cons
- Screw-drive AF
- No stabilization
- Not weather sealed