
Sony E Autofocus OIS
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
- Focal length
- 28β70 mm
- Aperture
- f/3.5β5.6
- Weight
- 295 g
- Filter diameter
- 55 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 30 cm
- Length
- 83 mm
Successor: Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II
At a Glance
This compact standard zoom for full-frame Sony E-mount weighs 295 g and includes an optical stabilizer. It covers 28-70 mm at f/3.5-5.6 and reaches a magnification of 0.19x at its 30 cm minimum focus distance. Everyday shooting and travel suit it.
Good for
- Everyday
- Travel
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 28 mm
- Max. focal length
- 70 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/3.5
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/5.6
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 9
- Groups
- 8
- Weight
- 295 g (0.65 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 55 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 30 cm (11.81 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:5.3 (0.19Γ)
- Length
- 83 mm (3.27 in)
- Diameter
- 72.5 mm (2.85 in)
Manufacturer data: sony.co.uk, sony.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) Β· How we check
Which cameras does the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS fit?
The Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS is a full-frame lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 42-105 mm in full-frame terms.
Sony E-Mount cameras
- Full frame:
- Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
- APS-C:
- Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS | Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary | Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 DI III VXD G2 | Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Zeiss Vario Tessar T* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28-70 mm | 28-70 mm | 28-75 mm | 24-70 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Weight | 295 g | 470 g | 540 g | 426 g |
| Filter diameter | 55 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 30 cm | 19 cm | 18 cm | 40 cm |
| Length | 83 mm | 103.5 mm | 117.6 mm | 94.5 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | no | no | yes |
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS: FAQ
Does the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS have autofocus?
Yes, the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS has autofocus.
Does the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS have image stabilization?
Yes, the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS has optical image stabilization.
How much does the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS weigh?
The Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS weighs 295 g. It is 83 mm long with a diameter of 72.5 mm.
What filter size does the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS use?
The Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS takes 55 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS is 30 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 42-105 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary
28-70mm Β· f/2.8
Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 DI III VXD G2
28-75mm Β· f/2.8
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Zeiss Vario Tessar T*
24-70mm Β· f/4
Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6
28-60mm Β· f/4-5.6
Samyang 24-70MM F2.8 AF
24-70mm Β· f/2.8
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
24-70mm Β· f/2.8
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art
24-70mm Β· f/2.8
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM
24-70mm Β· f/2.8
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