The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 and the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 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 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS is the longer of the two lenses at 108mm. The Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 with a length of 83mm, is 25mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS's 64mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 and Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 and the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 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 FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 weighs 295g, which means it is 50g (14%) lighter than the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS which has a weight of 345g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 and the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Focal Range
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 has a focal range of 28-70mm and
2.5X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42 - 105mm .
On the other hand, the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS has a focal range of 55-210mm and 3.8X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 82.5-315mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
