Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS vs Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS and Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II.
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Product |
Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II |
| Name | Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS | Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL400F28GM | SAL70400G2 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II |
| Release Year | 2018 | 2013 |
| Release Date | 2018-06-27 | 2013-02-20 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 11998 USD | 1578 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony A |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Linear Motor | Ultrasonic |
| Focus Method | Internal | Extends |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 270 cm | 150 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,16 | 0,27 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 70 mm F5,6 at 400 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II |
| Construction | 23 elements / 17 groups | 18 elements / 12 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 1 fluorite and 3 ED elements, Nano AR and fluorine coatings | No information |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II |
| Focal Length | 400 mm | 70-400 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
330 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 158 mm | 95 mm |
| Length | 359 mm | 196 mm |
| Weight | 2895 gr | 1500 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 40 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH155 | ALC-SH121 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |