Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II vs Sony 500mm F4 G SSM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II and Sony 500mm F4 G SSM.
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Product |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
| Name | Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II | Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SAL70200G | SAL500F40G |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
| Release Year | 2013 | 2012 |
| Release Date | 2013-10-16 | 2012-03-06 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
| Lens Type | Telephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
| 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 500mm F4 G SSM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Ring-type ultrasonic | Ultrasonic |
| Focus Method | Internal | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 120 cm | 400 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,21 | 0,14 |
Aperture |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F4 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
| Construction | 19 elements / 16 groups | 11 elements / 10 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 4 ED glass elements | 3 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements |
Focal Length |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
| Focal Length | 70-200 mm | 500 mm |
| Zoom Range | 130 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| 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 500mm F4 G SSM |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 87 mm | 140 mm |
| Length | 197 mm | 368 mm |
| Weight | 1500 gr | 3460 gr |
Other |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 42 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH120 | ALC-SH118 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Other | Faster AF and AR coating compared to predecessor. Weight without tripod mount is 1340g. |