A top pick for users looking for a lightweight all-around zoom, the FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens from Sony is a great go-to for full-frame E-mount shooters. The lens uses a variable f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture range in order to achieve light weight and compact size and incorporates one extra-low dispersion element and three aspherical elements to minimize aberrations throughout the range. Also, it has a linear motor and internal focus that enable fast, reliable autofocusing. On top of this, the lens offers built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization to combat the effects of camera shake. Additionally, it is dust and moisture resistant and is equipped with a seven-blade circular diaphragm for smooth bokeh.
Lens Mount | Sony E |
Camera Format | Full-Frame (1x Crop Factor) |
Pixels | Actual: 43.6 Megapixel Effective: 42.4 Megapixel |
Maximum Resolution | 7952 x 5304 |
Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Sensor Size | 36 x 24 mm |
Image File Format | JPEG, Raw |
Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100 to 25600 (Extended: 50 to 102400) |
Shutter Speed | Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/8000 to 30 Seconds Bulb Mode |
Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Multi-Zone, Spot |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
Metering Range | -3 to 20 EV |
White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater |
Continuous Shooting | Up to 5 fps at 42 MP for up to 22 Frames |
Self-Timer | 2/5/10-Second Delay |
Recording Modes | XAVC S UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p [60 to 100 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [50 Mb/s] HD (1280 x 720) at 100p/119.88p [50 Mb/s] AVCHD Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50p/59.94p [28 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/50i/59.94i [17 to 24 Mb/s] MP4 Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50p/59.94p [28 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 25p/29.97p [16 Mb/s] HD (1280 x 720) at 25p/29.97p [6 Mb/s] |
External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 8-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 24.00p/25p/29.97p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 24.00p/50i/50p/59.94i/59.94p |
Recording Limit | Up to 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds |
Video Encoding | NTSC/PAL |
Audio Recording | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input |
Audio File Format | AAC LC, AC3, Linear PCM (Stereo) |
Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
Focus Mode | Automatic (A), Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) |
Autofocus Points | Phase Detection: 399 Contrast Detection: 25 |
Autofocus Sensitivity | -2 to +20 EV |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
Viewfinder Size | 0.5" |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2,359,296 Dot |
Viewfinder Eye Point | 23 mm |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.78x |
Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
Size | 3" |
Resolution | 1,228,800 Dot |
Display Type | Tilting LCD |
Built-In Flash | No |
Flash Modes | Auto, Fill Flash, Hi-Speed Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Wireless |
Maximum Sync Speed | 1/250 Second |
Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
Dedicated Flash System | P-TTL |
External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
Media/Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I) |
Internal Memory | None |
Connectivity | 3.5mm Headphone, 3.5mm Microphone, HDMI D (Micro), USB Micro-B (USB 2.0) |
Wireless | Wi-Fi |
GPS | No |
Battery | 1 x NP-FW50 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5 x 3.8 x 2.4" / 126.9 x 95.7 x 60.3 mm |
Weight | 22.05 oz / 625 g (Body with Battery and Memory) |
Package Weight | 2.9 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.65 x 6.25 x 5.7" |
Focal Length | 28 to 70mm |
Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 to 5.6 |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 to 36 |
Lens Mount | Sony E |
Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
Angle of View | 75° to 34° |
Minimum Focus Distance | 11.81" / 30 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0.19x |
Optical Design | 9 Elements in 8 Groups |
Diaphragm Blades | 7, Rounded |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Filter Size | 55 mm (Front) |
Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.85 x 3.27" / 72.5 x 83 mm |
Weight | 10.41 oz / 295 g |