Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS vs Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM 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 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II is faster by 1.4 stops (f/2.8 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
- Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS is lighter by 420g.
- Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS reaches further (350mm vs 200mm).
- Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II is the newer design (2021 vs 2019).
| Spec | E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS | FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-350mm | 70-200mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.5 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Weight g | 625.0 (lighter) | 1045.0 |
| Filter mm | 67 | 77 |
| Length mm | 142.0 | 200.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 77.0 | 88.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.1 | 0.4 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.23 | 0.3 |
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS
A stabilized APS-C telephoto zoom for E-mount, covering 70-350mm. It weighs about 625 g and takes 67mm filters.
Pros
- Long reach
- Optical SteadyShot
- G-series optics
- Moderate weight at 625 g
Cons
- APS-C only
- Slow aperture
- Minimum focus 1.1 m
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
The second-generation f/2.8 G Master telephoto zoom, redesigned to be much lighter than the original. It has an internal zoom and built-in Optical SteadyShot.
Pros
- Internal zoom keeps the length fixed
- About 1,045 g, far lighter than the first version
- Multiple linear motors for fast autofocus
Cons
- Still a large, heavy lens
- Heavier than the f/4 alternatives