Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS vs Sony FE 70-200mm F4 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 F4 G OSS is faster by 0.3 stops (f/4.0 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
- Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS is lighter by 495g.
- Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS goes wider (55mm vs 70mm).
- Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS reaches further (210mm vs 200mm).
- Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS is the newer design (2014 vs 2011).
| Spec | E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS | FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 55-210mm (wider) | 70-200mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.5 | f/4.0 (faster) |
| Released | 2011 | 2014 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Weight g | 345.0 (lighter) | 840.0 |
| Filter mm | 49 | 72 |
| Length mm | 108.0 | 175.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 63.8 | 80.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Max magnification | 0.225 | 0.13 |
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
A stabilized APS-C telephoto zoom for E-mount, light at about 345 g with a 49mm filter size. It focuses as close as 1.0 m.
Pros
- Optical SteadyShot
- Light at 345 g
- Wide telephoto range
- Close focus of 1.0 m
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Basic build quality
- Soft at 210mm wide open
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
A full-frame f/4 telephoto zoom for E-mount with an internal zoom and Optical SteadyShot. It gives up a stop of light in exchange for a smaller, lighter body than the f/2.8 versions.
Pros
- Light for a 70-200 at about 840 g
- Internal zoom and built-in stabilization
- Dust and moisture resistant design
Cons
- f/4 gives less background blur than f/2.8
- Focus is slower than on newer GM lenses