Which is lighter, the Sony FE 28-70 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS or the Sony FE 28-70 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II?

The Sony FE 28-70 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II weighs 293 g, 2 g less than the Sony FE 28-70 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS (295 g).

Do the Sony FE 28-70 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS and the Sony FE 28-70 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II have image stabilization?

Yes, both lenses have optical image stabilization.

§ 03 Head to head

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

Sony 28–70mm f/3.5-5.6 has a smaller filter thread.

Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Sony FE 28-70 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS is a 28–70mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom, and the Sony FE 28-70 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II is a 28–70mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom. On paper the Sony FE 28-70 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II comes out ahead, 2 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.

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

f/3.5-5.6 · 28–70mm · 295 g

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

f/3.5-5.6 · 28–70mm · 293 g

Key differences

From manufacturer specifications

Why is the Sony FE 28-70 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS better than the Sony FE 28-70 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II?

No measurable advantage on paper.

Why is the Sony FE 28-70 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II better than the Sony FE 28-70 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS?

Smaller filter thread (33 mm vs 55 mm)
Newer design (2025 vs 2013)

Specification

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Specification	Sony FE 28-70 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS	Sony FE 28-70 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II
Focal length	28–70mm	28–70mm
Maximum aperture	f/3.5-5.6	f/3.5-5.6
Minimum aperture	f/22	f/36
Lens type	Zoom lens	Zoom lens
Format	Full frame	Full frame
Weight	295 g (10.41 oz)	293 g ◆
Dimensions	72.5 x 83 mm	72.5 x 83 mm
Minimum focusing distance	0.3 m (11.81 inches)	0.30 m
Image stabilization	Yes	Yes
Weather sealing	Yes	—
Aperture ring	No	No
Aperture blades	7	7
Optical construction	9 elements / 8 groups	9 elements / 8 groups
Filter size	55 mm	33 mm ◆
Lens mount	Sony E	Sony E
Released	2013	2025

Size

Drawn to relative scale

A · Sony
B · Sony

83 × 72.5 mm
83 × 72.5 mm

The Sony FE 28-70 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS is 2 g heavier than the Sony FE 28-70 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II.

Sample frames

Shot on each lens

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

Carlton 03-10-2026 (1) by JK's Photos & Stuff

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

The Netherlands 2019 (83) by JK's Photos & Stuff

The Netherlands 2019 (27) by JK's Photos & Stuff

The Netherlands 2019 (5) by JK's Photos & Stuff

Video reviews

4 on YouTube

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Questions

Which is lighter, the Sony FE 28-70 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS or the Sony FE 28-70 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II?: The Sony FE 28-70 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II weighs 293 g, 2 g less than the Sony FE 28-70 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS (295 g).
Do the Sony FE 28-70 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS and the Sony FE 28-70 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II have image stabilization?: Yes, both lenses have optical image stabilization.