Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS vs Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS and Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS.
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Product |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS |
| Name | Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS | Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL70200GM | SEL70200G |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS |
| Release Year | 2016 | 2013 |
| Release Date | 2016-02-03 | 2013-10-16 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 1898 USD | 1198 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS |
| 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 F4 G OSS |
| 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 F4 G OSS |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Ring-Type Ultrasonic | Stepper Motor |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 96 cm | 100 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,25 | 0,13 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F4 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS |
| Construction | 32 elements / 18 groups | 21 elements / 15 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | One double-side aspherical and one extreme aspherical element + Nano AR coating | No information |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS |
| 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 | N/A |
Physical |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Length | 200 mm | 175 mm |
| Weight | 1480 gr | 840 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH145 | ALCSH133 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |