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

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

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Product
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Name Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL70200G SAL70200G
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Release Year 2013 2006
Release Date 2013-10-16 2006-06-05
MSRP N/A 1799 USD
Last known price 1198 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Mount Sony E Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor Ring-type ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 100 cm 120 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,13 0,21
Aperture
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Construction 21 elements  /  15 groups 19 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
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 No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 80 mm 87 mm
Length 175 mm 197 mm
Weight 840 gr 1500 gr
Other
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALCSH133 SH0010
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A