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

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

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