The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G and the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS 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 E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G is the longer of the two lenses at 142mm. The Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS with a length of 119mm, is 23mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G's 77mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G and Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G and the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Size and Weight 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 E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G weighs 625g, which means it is 155g (19%) lighter than the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS which has a weight of 780g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS has a 72mm 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 E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G and the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 .
Focal Range
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G has a focal range of 70-350mm and
5.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
105-525mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS has a focal range of 24-240mm and 10.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 360mm .
