The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 24-70mm F4 OSS and the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM 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 is the longer of the two lenses at 111mm. The Sony FE 24-70mm F4 OSS with a length of 95mm, is 16mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Sony FE 24-70mm F4 OSS's 73mm 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 FE 24-70mm F4 OSS weighs 426g, which means it is 529g (55%) lighter than the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM which has a weight of 955g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 24-70mm F4 OSS has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM 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 FE 24-70mm F4 OSS:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 24-70mm F4 OSS has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR for the Sony E Mount and Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24-70mm but while Sony FE 24-70mm F4 OSS has the fastest aperture of
F4.0, the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM's widest aperture value is
F2.8.