Comparison of Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor and Sony 24-70mm ƒ/4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* SEL2470Z

Attribute	Sony 24-70mm ƒ/4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* SEL2470Z ×	Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor ×
Aperture (f)	4.00 - 22.00	3.50 - 25.00
Filter Size (mm)	67	67
Notes	Optical SteadyShot; Included Accessories: ALC-SH130 Petal Lens Hood, Lens Case	DX Nikkor for use with Nikon Digital SLR models only. Lens hood, case included.
Closest Focus (m)	0.4	0.38
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.2	0.16
Diameter (mm)	73	73
Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
APS Equivalent	36 - 105mm	27 - 105mm
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Image Circle	35mm (Full-frame E-Mount)	APS-C
Focal Length (mm)	24.00 - 70.00	18.00 - 70.00
Brand	Sony	Nikon
Name	Sony 24-70mm ƒ/4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* SEL2470Z	Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor
Weight (g)	426	390
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	34.00 - 84.00	22.80 - 76.00
Lens Construction	12 elements in 10 groups, including 5 aspheric and 1 extra-low dispersion element	15 elements in 13 groups, including 3 ED and 1 aspherical elements
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Length (mm)	94.5	75
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	-
Focus Details	Linear motor	Internal; AF-S "Silent Wave" motor with full-time manual focus override