Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6
Announced September 15, 2020
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Reviewer Consensus
Good
The Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 is a remarkably compact and lightweight standard zoom lens that delivers sharp, high-quality images for full-frame cameras. While its small size and retractable design offer excellent portability, the lens sacrifices versatility due to its narrow aperture and limited zoom range.
Weighted from 9 reviewer scores
Pros
- Compact, lightweight, and retractable design
- Sharp optical performance across the frame
- Dust and moisture resistant build quality
- Affordable and convenient for daily use
- Fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Optical flaws including edge softness, distortion, and flare
- Limited zoom range and slow maximum aperture
- Lacks external controls and optical stabilization
- Handling issues with stiff zoom action and narrow focus ring
- High price relative to build materials
- Launch price $499 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 28-60mm f/4-5.6
- Mount & coverage Sony E Full-Frame
- Stabilization None
- Close focus 30 cm (0.16x)
- Filter thread 40.5mm
- Autofocus motor Linear motor
- Weight & size 167g · 66.6 x 45 mm (2.62 x 1.77 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 9 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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The Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 Lens was released as the world's smallest and lightest full-frame standard zoom lens. Obtaining that record required sacrificing some aperture opening and shortening the focal length range.
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Normally I wouldn’t advise people to purchase the kit lens, but this really isn’t a bad little compact option.
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[T]he Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 performed a little better than I expected for a kit lens, although it still has its limitations.
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The Sony FE 28-60mm 4.0-5.6 is a solid lens without any outstanding flaws but it is also one of the most uninspiring lenses I have ever reviewed.
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It also focuses quickly and quietly and produces good image quality for this kind of lens.
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The Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 is the first truly small zoom for a7 full-frame cameras. It delivers crisp images in a compact form factor, but uses a relatively small f-stop to get there.
- Photo Review 8.8/10
Sony’s FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 lens lacks versatility and fast speed, however we’ve given it a ‘Recommended’ rating because of its compact size, light weight, optical performance, and its build is better than average for a kit lens.
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Sharp, small, tiny and inexpensive. For what more could you ask?
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Ultimately, when you look at the package that you're getting with this lens for $500, I simply cannot recommend it for the money.
