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Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II
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Sony · 28-70 mm · f/3.5 · Sony E mount

Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II

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KEY FACTS
BrandSony
Announcement dateDec 2025
Released2025
Production started2025
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Compact, lightweight design at 293g for portable full-frame shooting
+Effective optical image stabilization with advanced algorithms for handheld work
+120 fps AF/AE tracking capability optimized for modern high-speed shooting
+Silent, refined linear motor autofocus
+Dust and moisture resistant construction
Worth Knowing
−Limited aperture (f/3.5-5.6 variable) restricts low-light performance
−Rotary zoom design susceptible to dust/moisture ingress and potential zoom creep
−Modest image quality at sensor edges compared to premium zooms
−Entry-level optical performance not suitable for high-resolution sensors

General

Brand
Sony
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Dec 2025
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Production started
2025
Production status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II is a refined kit zoom designed to meet the demands of Sony's latest full-frame mirrorless cameras. Building on its predecessor, this version adds 120 fps AF/AE tracking and focus breathing compensation while retaining the compact 293g form factor, effective optical stabilization, and accessible price point. Though limited by its variable narrow aperture and modest optical performance at the frame edges, it represents a practical, lightweight solution for travel, events, and general-purpose shooting on Sony E-mount bodies.

Optical

Zoom Ratio
2.5x
Min Aperture
f/22-36
Elements/Groups
9 elements in 8 groups
Special Elements
1 ED element, 3 aspherical elements

Autofocus

Type
Linear motor autofocus
AF/AE Tracking
Up to 120 fps
Focus while Zooming
Yes

Stabilization

Image Stabilization
Optical SteadyShot (OSS)
Focus Breathing Compensation
Supported on compatible bodies

Build

Zoom Type
Rotary (extending)

Optics

Maximum Magnification
0.19x
Filter Thread Size
55 mm
Min focal length
28 mm
Max focal length
70 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
28-70 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Max aperture wide
3.5
Max aperture zoom
5.6
Closest focusing distance
ⓘ
Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
45 cm01500
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
7020

Physical

Lens mount
ⓘ
The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E
Lens diameter
ⓘ
Width of the lens at its widest point
72.5 mm
Lens length
ⓘ
How long the lens is from front to back.
83 mm
Lens weight
293 g

Features

Weather sealing
ⓘ
Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes