Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM vs Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM and Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II.

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Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Name Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL85F28 SAL70300G2
Release Date and Price
Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Release Year 2010 2014
Release Date 2010-07-27 2014-11-20
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM
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 85mm F2.8 SAM
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micromotor Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 60 cm 120 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,2 0,25
Aperture
Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Maximum Aperture F2,8 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 7 9
Optics
Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Construction 5 elements  /  4 groups 16 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information Nano AR coating
Focal Length
Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Focal Length 85 mm 70-300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 85mm F2.8 SAM
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 70 mm 83 mm
Length 52 mm 136 mm
Weight 175 gr 750 gr
Other
Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH111 ALC-SH140
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A