Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM vs Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM and Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II.
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Product |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
| Name | Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM | Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SAL70400G | SAL70200G |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
| Release Year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Release Date | 2008-09-09 | 2013-10-16 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 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 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Ultrasonic | Ring-type ultrasonic |
| Focus Method | Extends | Internal |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 150 cm | 120 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,27 | 0,21 |
Aperture |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
| Maximum Aperture |
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 70 mm F5,6 at 400 mm Variable Aperture |
F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
| Construction | 18 elements / 12 groups | 19 elements / 16 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | 4 ED glass elements |
Focal Length |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
| Focal Length | 70-400 mm | 70-200 mm |
| Zoom Range | 330 mm | 130 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 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 95 mm | 87 mm |
| Length | 196 mm | 197 mm |
| Weight | 1490 gr | 1500 gr |
Other |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALCSH107 | ALC-SH120 |
| 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. |