Quick answer
A collapsible kit zoom for full-frame E-mount, weighing about 167 g. It focuses as close as 0.3 m.
Pros
- Very light at 167 g
- Collapsible
- Close focus of 0.3 m
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Kit-lens image quality
- No stabilization
Verdict
A light collapsible lens for compact full-frame bodies.
About this lens
The Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 is a full-frame standard zoom lens covering 28-60mm at f/4-5.6 for Sony E mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 28-60mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2020
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.16x
- Weight
- 167 g
- Length
- 45 mm
- Diameter
- 66.6 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6?
- Compact kit carry
- Travel
- Beginner full-frame
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 28–60mm | 33.4–65.5° | 39.7–75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 42–90mm | 22.6–46.4° | 27–54.5° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Sony FE 28-60mm have stabilization?
No. It relies on in-body stabilization where the camera offers it.
How close can the FE 28-60mm focus?
Minimum focus is 0.3 m, about 0.16x magnification. That is close enough to place a foreground subject against a wide background.
Is the FE 28-60mm a full-frame lens?
Yes. It covers full frame, and extends when the zoom is unlocked.
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