Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM vs Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM and Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II.

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Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Name Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL70300G SAL70300G2
Release Date and Price
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Release Year 2008 2014
Release Date 2008-01-30 2014-11-20
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic Ultrasonic
Focus Method Extends Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 120 cm 120 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25 0,25
Aperture
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Maximum Aperture F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Construction 16 elements  /  11 groups 16 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information Nano AR coating
Focal Length
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Focal Length 70-300 mm 70-300 mm
Zoom Range 230 mm 230 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 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 83 mm 83 mm
Length 136 mm 136 mm
Weight 760 gr 750 gr
Other
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALCSH140 ALC-SH140
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A