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

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

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Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Name Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL70200G2 SAL70200G
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Release Year 2023 2013
Release Date 2023-07-12 2013-10-16
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 1698 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
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 II
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Linear Motor Ring-type ultrasonic
Focus Method No information Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 26 cm 120 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,5 0,21
Aperture
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Construction 19 elements  /  13 groups 19 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 ED, 1 ED aspherical, 1 aspherical, 1 AA (advanced aspherical) 4 ED glass elements
Focal Length
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM 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 No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 82 mm 87 mm
Length 149 mm 197 mm
Weight 794 gr 1500 gr
Other
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH176 ALC-SH120
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Faster AF and AR coating compared to predecessor. Weight without tripod mount is 1340g.