Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G 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 20-70mm F4 G is lighter by 175g.
- Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G goes wider (20mm vs 24mm).
- Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS reaches further (105mm vs 70mm).
- Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G is the newer design (2023 vs 2017).
| Spec | FE 20-70mm F4 G | FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 20-70mm (wider) | 24-105mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/4.0 |
| Released | 2023 | 2017 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 488.0 (lighter) | 663.0 |
| Filter mm | 72 | 77 |
| Length mm | 99.0 | 113.3 |
| Diameter mm | 78.7 | 83.4 |
| Min focus m | 0.25 (closer focusing) | 0.38 |
| Max magnification | 0.39 | 0.31 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
A wide-to-standard full-frame zoom for Sony E-mount with constant f/4. It starts at 20mm, wider than the common 24mm standard zoom.
Pros
- 20mm wide end
- Constant f/4 aperture
- Compact at about 488 g
Cons
- Slower than f/2.8 zooms
- No 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