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

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

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Product
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Name Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL70200G SEL70200GM2
Release Date and Price
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Release Year 2006 2021
Release Date 2006-06-05 2021-10-13
MSRP 1799 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 2798 USD
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Lens Type
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Mount Sony A Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM 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 120 cm 40 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21 0,30
Aperture
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 11
Optics
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Construction 19 elements  /  16 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 70-200mm F2.8 G
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 No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 87 mm 88 mm
Length 197 mm 200 mm
Weight 1500 gr 1045 gr
Other
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU SH0010 ALCSH167
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A