Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II vs Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II and Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS.

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Product
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Name Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL70200G SEL70200G
Release Date and Price
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Release Year 2013 2013
Release Date 2013-10-16 2013-10-16
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 1198 USD
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Lens Type
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Mount Sony A Sony E
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 FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic Stepper Motor
Focus Method Internal No information
Closest Focusing Distance 120 cm 100 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21 0,13
Aperture
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Construction 19 elements  /  16 groups 21 elements  /  15 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 4 ED glass elements No information
Focal Length
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Focal Length 70-200 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range 130 mm 130 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 87 mm 80 mm
Length 197 mm 175 mm
Weight 1500 gr 840 gr
Other
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH120 ALCSH133
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.