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Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM Review
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM

Main Features

  • 28-75mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony Alpha Mount
  • Weight: 565g.
  • Diameter: 78mm
  • Length: 98mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.38m
  • Max Magnification:0.22x
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Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM Overview
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM is an Auto Focus (AF) Standard Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Sony Alpha mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM is compatible with cameras that have Sony Alpha lens mount.Some of the latest released cameras with Sony Alpha lens mount are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II.

Sensor Coverage

Max sensor coverage of Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM is 35mm FF.

Focal Range

Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM has a focal range of 28-75mm and 2.7X zoom ratio.

Body Colour

Black

Zoom Method

Rotary (extending)

Zoom Lock

Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM has a Zoom lock feature which eliminates Zoom creep where focal length of the lens changes with gravity when it's held downwards or upwards.

Aperture

Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM has a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 28mm all the way to the 75mm .
Pros and Cons of Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM

PROs
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Zoom Lock
Fast and Bright at Wide end
Fast and Bright at Tele end
Constant f2.8 Aperture throughout the range
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
No Weather Sealing
Lens Extents while focusing
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM Detailed Specifications

General
Brand Sony
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Standard Zoom
Lens Mount Sony Alpha
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 28-75mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock Yes
Zoom Ratio 2.7X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F32.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 16
Optical Groups 14

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.38m
Max Magnification 0.22X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micro-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual No
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 565g
Diameter 78mm
Length 98mm
Materials Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 67mm
Filter Notes Does not rotate on focusing
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
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