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Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

28–70 mm · f/3.5 · Sony E

The Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS is a 28–70 mm zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5 for the Sony E mount. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances, Milky Way exposure limits and the cameras it fits.

Focal length
28–70 mm
Max aperture
f/3.5
Mount
Sony E
Designed for
Full frame

Field of view by sensor

SensorDiagonal angle of view35 mm equivalent
Full frame75.4° – 34.3°28–70 mm
APS-C (1.5×)53.6° – 22.8°43–107 mm
Canon APS-C (1.6×)51.6° – 21.9°45–112 mm
Micro Four Thirds42.2° – 17.6°56–140 mm

Hyperfocal distance

Focal lengthf/5.6f/8f/11f/16
28 mm4.7 m3.3 m2.4 m1.7 m
70 mm29 m20 m15 m10 m

Circle of confusion 0.030 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).

Longest exposure for sharp stars

CameraNPF rule (wide open)500 rule
Full frame (24 MP)10.7 s @ f/3.517.9 s
Full frame (45 MP)9.1 s @ f/3.517.9 s
APS-C (24 MP)8.6 s @ f/3.511.7 s

Cameras that fit (52)

Where to buy

B&H PhotoAmazonKEH (used)MPB (used)

FAQ

What is the Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS equivalent to on APS-C?
About 42–105 mm (1.5×) or 45–112 mm on Canon APS-C (1.6×).
Which cameras is the Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS compatible with?
It fits Sony NEX-3, Sony NEX-C3, Sony NEX-F3, Sony NEX-3N, Sony NEX-5 and more (see the full list above).