Sony FE SEL2860 28-60mm
A retractable design collapses this full-frame zoom to a compact 45mm length, making it remarkably portable despite its 28-60mm range and dust- and moisture-resistant build. Three aspherical elements and a linear AF motor deliver sharp, quiet autofocus in a lightweight package that pairs seamlessly with smaller Sony E-mount bodies. This lens is best for travel photographers who prioritize minimal kit weight and weather sealing over a fast aperture.
Focal length 28-60mm
Aperture f/32
Mount Sony E
Weather Sealed Yes
af type Linear motor
lens type zoom
30 Overall Score
Price $270
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong versatility (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (3rd percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 |
| Focal Length Max | 60 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Linear motor |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony FE SEL2860 28-60mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sigma Contemporary 207975 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 28-60mm | 17-70mm | 16-50mm | 10-18mm | 20-60mm | 12-35mm |
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | false | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 544 | 135 | 260 | 350 | 318 |
| AF Type | Linear motor | RXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | stepping motor | STM stepping motor |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle-zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony FE SEL2860 28-60mm | 98.1 | 3.4 | 62.2 | 13.6 | 54.3 | 5 | 73.9 | 16.5 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 87.4 | 69.6 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 89.3 | 85.1 | 83.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87.4 | 75.9 | 92.6 | 44.4 | 73.8 | 77.9 | 82.9 | 76.8 | 95.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 207975 Compare | 53.7 | 82.3 | 88.7 | 92.7 | 83.1 | 84.6 | 68.4 | 29 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87.4 | 85.5 | 82.5 | 66.9 | 78.4 | 77.9 | 81.4 | 69 | 37.8 |
| Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M Compare | 87.4 | 82.3 | 84.8 | 56.8 | 92.9 | 84.6 | 80 | 34.9 | 83.4 |
Price
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