Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G vs Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G is lighter by 306g.
- Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G goes wider (20mm vs 70mm).
- Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II reaches further (200mm vs 70mm).
| Spec | FE 20-70mm F4 G | FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 20-70mm (wider) | 70-200mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/4.0 |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 488.0 (lighter) | 794.0 |
| Filter mm | 72 | 72 |
| Length mm | 99.0 | 149.0 |
| Diameter mm | 78.7 | 82.2 |
| Min focus m | 0.25 (closer focusing) | 0.26 |
| Max magnification | 0.39 | 0.5 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
A wide-to-standard full-frame zoom for Sony E-mount with constant f/4. It starts at 20mm, wider than the common 24mm standard zoom.
Pros
- 20mm wide end
- Constant f/4 aperture
- Compact at about 488 g
Cons
- Slower than f/2.8 zooms
- No stabilization in the lens
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
A 70-200mm f/4 telephoto zoom for full-frame E-mount that focuses as close as 0.5x magnification. It keeps an internal zoom and Optical SteadyShot.
Pros
- Close focusing for a telephoto zoom (about 0.26 m)
- Internal zoom and stabilization
- Smaller than f/2.8 alternatives
Cons
- Maximum aperture is f/4
- Magnification stops short of 1:1