Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II vs Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II and Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T.

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Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Name Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL300F28G2 SAL2470Z
Release Date and Price
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Release Year 2012 2008
Release Date 2012-09-12 2008-01-30
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic Ultrasonic
Focus Method Internal Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 200 cm 34 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,18 0,25
Aperture
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Construction 13 elements  /  12 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 2 ED glass elements, 2 aspherical elements
Focal Length
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Focal Length 300 mm 24-70 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
46 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 122 mm 83 mm
Length 243 mm 111 mm
Weight 2300 gr 955 gr
Other
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 42 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU SH0012 ALC-SH101
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A