Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II vs Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM

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Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Name Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL70200G SAL2875
Release Date and Price
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Release Year 2013 2009
Release Date 2013-10-16 2009-08-27
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic Micro-type ultrasonic
Focus Method Internal Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 120 cm 38 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21 0,22
Aperture
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 7
Optics
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Construction 19 elements  /  16 groups 16 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 4 ED glass elements No information
Focal Length
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Focal Length 70-200 mm 28-75 mm
Zoom Range 130 mm 47 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 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 87 mm 78 mm
Length 197 mm 98 mm
Weight 1500 gr 565 gr
Other
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH120 ALCSH109
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Faster AF and AR coating compared to predecessor. Weight without tripod mount is 1340g.