Sony FE SEL2870 28-70mm
Sony
58 Overall Score
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Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Viltrox
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony FE SEL2870 28-70mm
72 out of 100 high confidence 107 reviews
The Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS kit lens is widely praised as an excellent value for money, offering surprisingly sharp images, silent autofocus, and a compact, lightweight build. Many users find it more than adequate for everyday photography, especially when stopped down, though it struggles in low light and exhibits softness at the wide end. A recurring complaint is significant flare and washed-out colors in bright conditions, and some feel it doesn't fully exploit the camera's sensor. Overall, it's seen as a great starter or travel lens, but not a replacement for higher-end optics.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Surprisingly sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight design
- Silent and fast autofocus
- Dust and moisture resistant
Cons
- Soft corners at 28mm wide end
- Significant flare in bright light
- Washed-out colors in sunlight
- Slow aperture limits low-light use
- Not sharp enough for high-res sensors
Value for money 18
Image quality 25
Build quality 12
Low light performance 8
Flare and glare 6
Autofocus performance 10
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
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Scores
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Specifications
| Sony FE SEL2870 28-70mm | Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 10 |
| Groups | 8 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Multi-Layered Coating | multi-layer nano-MC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | 22-36★ | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear Autofocus Motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 20 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.19x★ | 0.17X |
Pros & Cons
Sony FE SEL2870 28-70mm
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong versatility (77th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.