Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS vs Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS and Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II.
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Product |
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
| Name | Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS | Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL70200G | SEL70200GM2 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
| Release Year | 2013 | 2021 |
| Release Date | 2013-10-16 | 2021-10-13 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 1198 USD | 2798 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G 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 F4 G 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 F4 G OSS |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Stepper Motor | Linear Motor |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 100 cm | 40 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,13 | 0,30 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11 |
Optics |
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
| Construction | 21 elements / 15 groups | 17 elements / 14 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | 1 XD Extreme aspheric, 1 ED aspheric, 1 aspheric, 2 Super ED, 2 ED elements |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G 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 F4 G OSS |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Length | 175 mm | 200 mm |
| Weight | 840 gr | 1045 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALCSH133 | ALCSH167 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |