Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM vs Minolta AF Apo 80-200mm f/2.8 G
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Minolta
AF Apo 80-200mm f/2.8 G
Verdict at a glance
- Minolta AF Apo 80-200mm f/2.8 G is faster by 1.4 stops (f/2.8 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
- Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM is lighter by 520g.
- Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM goes wider (70mm vs 80mm).
- Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM reaches further (300mm vs 200mm).
- Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM is the newer design (2008 vs 1993).
| Spec | 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM | AF Apo 80-200mm f/2.8 G |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Minolta |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-300mm (wider) | 80-200mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.5 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | 13 |
| Af motor | SSM | screw-drive |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Weight g | 760 (lighter) | 1280 |
| Filter mm | 62 | 72 |
| Length mm | 135.0 | 166.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.2 (closer focusing) | 1.8 |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | 0.15 |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
This 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 telephoto zoom lens from Sony fits Sony A mount cameras, from the Sony G series. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Minolta AF Apo 80-200mm f/2.8 G
A classic f/2.8 G telephoto zoom from the Minolta era, well regarded as a portrait and sports lens. It weighs about 1,280 g and takes 72mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- G-series optics
- 72mm filters
- Full-frame coverage
Cons
- Heavy at about 1,280 g
- Screw-drive AF
- Minimum focus 1.8 m