SONY FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (SEL2870) Manual and Review Video

This instruction manual explains how to use lenses. Notes on use are found in the separate "Precautions before using". Be sure to read both documents before using your lens.
This lens is designed for Sony α camera system E-mount cameras. You cannot use it on A-mount cameras. This lens is compatible with the range of a 35mm format image sensor.
A camera equipped with a 35mm format image sensor can be set to shoot at APS-C size.
For details on how to set your camera, refer to its instruction manual.
For further information on compatibility, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Notes on Use

Precautions on using a flash

Vignetting

Identifying the Parts

* Do not touch the lens contacts.

Attaching and Detaching the Lens

To attach the lens (See illustration .)

1. Remove the rear and front lens caps and the camera body cap.
2. Align the white index on the lens barrel with the white index on the camera (mounting index), then insert the lens into the camera mount and rotate it clockwise until it locks.

To remove the lens (See illustration .)
While holding down the lens release button on the camera, rotate the lens counterclockwise until it stops, then detach the lens.

Attaching the Lens Hood

It is recommended that you use a lens hood to reduce flare and ensure maximum image quality.
Align the red line on the lens hood with the red line on the lens (lens hood index), then insert the lens hood into the lens mount and rotate it clockwise until it clicks into place and the red dot on the lens hood is aligned with the red line on the lens.

Zooming

Rotate the zooming ring to the desired focal length.

Focusing

There are three ways to focus.

• Auto focus
  The camera focuses automatically.
• DMF (Direct manual focus)
  After the camera focuses in auto focus, you can make a fine adjustment manually.
• Manual focus You focus manually.
  For details on mode settings, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the camera.

Specifications

*¹ The values shown above for equivalent 35mm-format focal length are for Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor.
*²Angle of view 1 is the value for 35mm cameras, and angle of view 2 is the value for Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor.
*³Minimum focus is the distance from the image sensor to the subject.

Included items
Lens (1), Front lens cap (1), Rear lens cap (1), Lens hood (1), Set of printed documentation

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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