Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II vs Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II and Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM.

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Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Name Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL70200G SAL55200/2
Release Date and Price
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Release Year 2013 2009
Release Date 2013-10-16 2009-05-18
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic Micro Motor
Focus Method Internal Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 120 cm 95 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21 0,29
Aperture
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Construction 19 elements  /  16 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 4 ED glass elements ED glass element
Focal Length
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Focal Length 70-200 mm 55-200 mm
Zoom Range 130 mm 145 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 DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 87 mm 72 mm
Length 197 mm 85 mm
Weight 1500 gr 305 gr
Other
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH120 ALC-SH102
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.