Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS vs Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS is faster by 2 stops (f/2.8 vs f/5.6), letting in more light.
- Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS is lighter by 635g.
- Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS goes wider (70mm vs 200mm).
- Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS reaches further (600mm vs 200mm).
- Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS is the newer design (2019 vs 2016).
| Spec | FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS | FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-200mm (wider) | 200-600mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/5.6 |
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 1480.0 (lighter) | 2115.0 |
| Filter mm | 77 | 95 |
| Length mm | 205.3 | 318.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 88.0 | 111.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.96 (closer focusing) | 2.4 |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | 0.2 |
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS
Sony's first G Master 70-200mm for E-mount, with a constant f/2.8 aperture, Optical SteadyShot and an internal zoom. It supports Sony's 1.4x and 2x teleconverters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 with built-in stabilization
- Internal zoom and focus
- Dust and moisture resistant design
Cons
- Weighs about 1,480 g, much heavier than the Mark II
- Large for travel use
Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
A long telephoto zoom for full-frame E-mount covering 200-600mm with internal zoom and Optical SteadyShot. It supports Sony's 1.4x and 2x teleconverters.
Pros
- Reach from 200mm to 600mm
- Internal zoom keeps length fixed
- Teleconverter support
Cons
- Heavy at about 2,115 g
- Slow aperture in dim light