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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Product |
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. |