The FE 28-60 mm F4-5.6 delivers full-frame quality with its mechanical and optical design, which includes a retractable function and three aspherical lens elements. It is compact and lightweight, making it user-friendly and portable—ideal for spontaneous shots in everyday life, travel, and vlogging with E-mount full-frame cameras.
With three aspherical lens elements, the FE 28-60 mm F4-5.6 provides the optical performance and resolution required for full-frame photography. The precisely shaped elements reduce image distortions and aberrations.
The flexible focus range is perfect for almost all everyday subjects. With a minimum focus distance of just 0.3 m, you can achieve stunning close-ups of food and flowers. This compact lens is the ideal companion for a variety of subjects, from tabletop shots to vlogs in full-frame quality. Sony's linear motor ensures quiet, fast, and precise focusing for both video and photo captures. When combined with the latest α full-frame cameras, you can reliably focus on fast-moving subjects using AF features like real-time tracking and real-time Eye AF. The compact, lightweight construction is sealed against dust and splashes for reliable and hassle-free use in various shooting situations.
Lens type | Normal lens, Zoom lens |
Bayonet lens mount | Sony E |
Sensor compatibility | full size |
Focus type | Autofocus, Manual focus |
Weight | 167 g |
Item number | 13873142 |
Manufacturer | Sony |
Category | Lenses |
Manufacturer No. | SEL2860.SYX |
Release date | 15.9.2020 |
Colour | Black |
Material group | Metal |
Material | Metal |
Minimum focus distance | 0.30 m |
Lens type | Normal lens, Zoom lens |
Bayonet lens mount | Sony E |
Focal length | 28 - 60 mm |
Min. focal length (exact) | 28 mm |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 60 mm |
Aperture | 4 f/ |
Min. aperture | 22 f/ |
Sensor compatibility | full size |
Number of diaphragm blades | 7x |
Filter thread | 40.50 mm |
Number of lenses | 8 |
Number of lens groups | 7 |
Lens equipment | Filter thread, Metal bayonet |
Optical zoom | 2.10x |
Focus type | Autofocus, Manual focus |
Durability | Dustproof, Splashproof |
Min. focal length (exact) | 28 mm |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 60 mm |
Filter thread | 40.50 mm |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
CO₂ emissions | 0.62 kg |
Climate contribution | CHF 0.11 |
Scope of delivery | Lens cap |
Weight | 167 g |
Length | 45 mm |
Diameter | 67 mm |
Length | 10 cm |
Width | 10 cm |
Height | 9.10 cm |
Weight | 294 g |
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A glance at the technical data alone shows this: The lens is not particularly fast and does not have an integrated image stabiliser. This means that while taking pictures in daylight should not be a problem, in twilight the camera would have to compensate for the lack of light intensity of the lens with a higher light sensitivity of the sensor and/or a longer exposure time...
The Sony FE 4-5.6/28-60 mm does what it is supposed to do: It delivers very good performance in a compact form at a low price.