The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM and the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II is the longer of the two lenses at 111mm. The Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM with a length of 98mm, is 13mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM's 78mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM weighs 565g, which means it is 409g (41%) lighter than the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II which has a weight of 974g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Zoom Lenses in Sony Alpha Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Sony Alpha Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM and the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II has the same Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II.
Focal Range
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM has a focal range of 28-75mm and
2.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42 - 112.5mm.
On the other hand, the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 105mm.
