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Pros Pros
  • Effective optical image stabilization
  • Quiet and fast autofocus
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • Reliable center sharpness
  • Affordable price point
Cons Cons
  • Modest variable aperture
  • Significant barrel and pincushion distortion
  • Soft edge and corner performance
  • Cheap build quality
  • Limited low-light performance

Launch price Launch price $499
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 30 cm (0.19x)
Filter thread Filter thread 55mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Autofocus
Weight & size Weight & size 295g (10.4 oz) · 72.5 x 83 mm (2.85 x 3.27 in)

Announcement date Announcement date October 16, 2013
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $499
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom
Lens line / series Lens line / series GM

Elements Elements 9
Groups Groups 8

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 28mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 70mm
Max aperture (wide) Max aperture (wide) f/3.5
Max aperture (tele) Max aperture (tele) f/5.6
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22–36
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 7

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 75° - 34°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Autofocus
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 30 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.19x

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Weight Weight 295g (10.4 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 72.5mm (2.85 in)
Length Length 83mm (3.27 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 55mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None

Lens hood Lens hood ALC-SH130 petal, included