The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS and the Sony FE 24-70mm F4 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 FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS is the longer of the two lenses at 163mm. The Sony FE 24-70mm F4 OSS with a length of 95mm, is 68mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS also has a larger diameter of 105mm 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, 64% (789g) lighter than the Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS's weight of 1215g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Zoom Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS has a filter size of 95mm whereas the Sony FE 24-70mm F4 OSS has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 24-70mm F4 OSS:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS and the Sony FE 24-70mm F4 OSS has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR.
Focal Range
Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS has a focal range of 28-135mm and
4.8X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42 - 202.5mm.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 24-70mm F4 OSS 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.