Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS vs Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS and Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II.

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Product
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Name Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL70200GM SEL70200G2
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Release Year 2016 2023
Release Date 2016-02-03 2023-07-12
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 1898 USD 1698 USD
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Lens Type
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G 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 F4 G 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 F4 G 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 26 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25 0,5
Aperture
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
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 II
Construction 32 elements  /  18 groups 19 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings One double-side aspherical and one extreme aspherical element + Nano AR coating 3 ED, 1 ED aspherical, 1 aspherical, 1 AA (advanced aspherical)
Focal Length
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G 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 N/A
Physical
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 88 mm 82 mm
Length 200 mm 149 mm
Weight 1480 gr 794 gr
Other
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH145 ALC-SH176
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A