Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS vs Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS and Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II.
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Product |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
Name | Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS | Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SEL70200GM | SEL70200GM2 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
Release Year | 2016 | 2021 |
Release Date | 2016-02-03 | 2021-10-13 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
Last known price | 1898 USD | 2798 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Ring-Type Ultrasonic | Linear Motor |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 96 cm | 40 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,25 | 0,30 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 11 |
Optics |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
Construction | 32 elements / 18 groups | 17 elements / 14 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | One double-side aspherical and one extreme aspherical element + Nano AR coating | 1 XD Extreme aspheric, 1 ED aspheric, 1 aspheric, 2 Super ED, 2 ED elements |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
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 | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | 4 stops |
Physical |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
Diameter | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Length | 200 mm | 200 mm |
Weight | 1480 gr | 1045 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 77 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH145 | ALCSH167 |
Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |