Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II vs Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
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 II.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II |
| Name | Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II | Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL70200GM2 | SEL70200G2 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2023 |
| Release Date | 2021-10-13 | 2023-07-12 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 2798 USD | 1698 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II |
| 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 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 F2.8 GM OSS II |
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Linear Motor | Linear Motor |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 40 cm | 26 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,30 | 0,5 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II |
| 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 II |
| Construction | 17 elements / 14 groups | 19 elements / 13 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 1 XD Extreme aspheric, 1 ED aspheric, 1 aspheric, 2 Super ED, 2 ED elements | 3 ED, 1 ED aspherical, 1 aspherical, 1 AA (advanced aspherical) |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G 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 | 4 stops | N/A |
Physical |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Length | 200 mm | 149 mm |
| Weight | 1045 gr | 794 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALCSH167 | ALC-SH176 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
