Sony 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM

Sony 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM
$898
28-75 mm
autofocus 2.7x zoom lens
f/2.8
fixed aperture
  • Sony SAM Built in focus motor

reviewswhat are people saying

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B&H Photo Video

Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 8 users at B&H Photo Video

"Pics were clear and color was outstanding. seems to be well built, and looks like it will last. Focus is quick and quiet."

"A quiet and fast focusing lens. I love the bokeh effect. Feels solid and performs very well."

"Be aware of the weight. Only con is it sometimes had trouble finding focus in low light."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Sony SLT-A99.

Sony SLT-A99
65.2 - 26.8°
horizontal angle of view
28-75mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Sony SLT A57, Sony SLT A58 and Sony SLT-A37.

Sony SLT A57
45.5 - 17.8°
horizontal angle of view
43-115mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sony 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

Fixed aperture Fixed aperture Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Wide maximum High max f/stop Help
f/32
Min focal length Great wide angle lens Help
28 mm

Cons

The Sony 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

Prime lens Zoom lens Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Max focal length Poor telephoto lens Help
75 mm

Specifications

General

Min focal length
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28 mm
Max focal length
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75 mm
Zoom range
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2.7x
Magnification
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1:4.5 (0.2x)

Aperture

Wide minimum
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f/2.8
Wide maximum
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f/32
above average above average
Tele minimum
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f/2.8
above average above average
Tele maximum
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f/32
above average above average

Features

Auto focus
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Yes
Focus motor
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Sony SAM
above average above average
Image stabilization
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None
Fisheye
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No
Tilt-shift
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No

Form factor

Lens mount
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Sony Alpha (Full-frame)
Length
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Unknown
Diameter
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Unknown
Filter size
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67 mm
Weight
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0.6 kg

Angle of view

Wide horizontal
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65.5°
Telephoto horizontal
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27°
Wide vertical
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46.4°
Telephoto vertical
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18.2°
Wide diagonal
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75.4°
Telephoto diagonal
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32.2°

Angle of view (On Sony Alpha DT APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

Wide horizontal
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45.7°
Telephoto horizontal
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17.9°
Wide vertical
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31.5°
Telephoto vertical
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12°
Wide diagonal
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53.8°
Telephoto diagonal
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21.4°

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