Is the Sony FE 28-60mm good for travel?

Yes. It is one of the lightest full-frame zooms and retracts small, so it packs easily. The 28-60mm range covers most everyday scenes.

Does it work on APS-C Sony cameras?

It mounts on E-mount APS-C bodies, where the field of view is roughly 42-90mm. That makes it a short telephoto zoom rather than a wide standard lens.

Does it have image stabilization?

No. It relies on the camera body's in-body stabilization, which most recent Sony full-frame bodies have.

Is it weather sealed?

No. The barrel is not sealed against dust and moisture, so protect it in rain and dusty conditions.

The lens comes with front and rear caps. A lens hood is not included.

How does it compare with the Sony 24-70mm f/4?

The 28-60mm is much lighter and smaller but starts narrower and has a slower aperture. The 24-70mm f/4 gives a wider zoom range and constant aperture at more weight.

Where is the Sony Full Frame E-Mount Lens SEL2860 cheapest?

At Walmart, for $498.00, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Sony Full Frame E-Mount Lens SEL2860?

Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings.

Sony Full Frame E-Mount Lens SEL2860

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Our take on the Sony Full Frame E-Mount Lens SEL2860

The Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 is a compact full-frame zoom made to pair with small bodies like the A7C. It weighs about 167 g and retracts into a short barrel, so it disappears into a bag. Three aspherical elements keep the frame sharp and control distortion, and a linear AF motor gives quick, quiet focusing for stills and video. It is a kit-style lens: the f/4-5.6 aperture is slow and there is no optical stabilization or weather sealing, so it suits travel and everyday carry more than low light or pro use.

Best forTravel and everyday walkaround shootingOwners of compact full-frame bodies like the A7CVideo shooters who want quiet autofocusPhotographers who value low weight over fast aperture

Pros

Very light at about 167 g
Retracts small for easy carrying
28-60mm covers wide to short portrait
Three aspherical elements for sharpness across the frame
Linear AF motor is fast and quiet

Cons

Slow f/4-5.6 maximum aperture
No optical stabilization
No weather sealing
Modest zoom range compared with 24-70mm zooms

Sony Full Frame E-Mount Lens SEL2860 prices at every store

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What reviewers say

Owners treat it as an excellent compact kit lens: sharp, light and quiet, with the retractable barrel making it easy to carry. Most criticism centers on the slow aperture and the plastic build.

What people mention

Size and weightPraisedOwners say it is light enough to leave on the camera all day and retracts small for travel.
SharpnessPraisedReviewers find it sharp across the frame, helped by the aspherical elements.
AutofocusPraisedThe linear motor is described as fast and quiet, which suits video.
ApertureCriticisedThe f/4-5.6 maximum aperture is called limiting in low light and for shallow depth of field.
BuildCriticisedOwners note the plastic barrel and lack of weather sealing compared with pricier zooms.

About the Sony Full Frame E-Mount Lens SEL2860

The Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 is a full-frame E-mount zoom lens. It weighs 167 g, which makes it one of the lightest full-frame zooms available. The focal range runs from 28 to 60 mm.

Three aspherical elements are built into the optical design to keep images clear and reduce distortion across the frame. A linear AF motor drives focusing. The body retracts to stay compact when the lens is not in use.

Mount: Sony E-mount
Format: Full frame
Focal length: 28-60 mm
Aperture: f/4-5.6
Weight: 167 g
Optics: 3 aspherical elements
Focus motor: Linear AF motor
Design: Retractable body
Color: Black

Specifications

color: BlackSource

Questions and answers

Is the Sony FE 28-60mm good for travel?: Yes. It is one of the lightest full-frame zooms and retracts small, so it packs easily. The 28-60mm range covers most everyday scenes.
Does it work on APS-C Sony cameras?: It mounts on E-mount APS-C bodies, where the field of view is roughly 42-90mm. That makes it a short telephoto zoom rather than a wide standard lens.
Does it have image stabilization?: No. It relies on the camera body's in-body stabilization, which most recent Sony full-frame bodies have.
Is it weather sealed?: No. The barrel is not sealed against dust and moisture, so protect it in rain and dusty conditions.
What is in the box?: The lens comes with front and rear caps. A lens hood is not included.
How does it compare with the Sony 24-70mm f/4?: The 28-60mm is much lighter and smaller but starts narrower and has a slower aperture. The 24-70mm f/4 gives a wider zoom range and constant aperture at more weight.
Where is the Sony Full Frame E-Mount Lens SEL2860 cheapest?: At Walmart, for $498.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Sony Full Frame E-Mount Lens SEL2860?: Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings.