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

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

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