Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II 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 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II is faster by 1 stop (f/2.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II is lighter by 251g.
- Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II is the newer design (2023 vs 2021).
| Spec | FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II | FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-200mm | 70-200mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/4.0 |
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 1045.0 | 794.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 77 | 72 |
| Length mm | 200.0 | 149.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 88.0 | 82.2 |
| Min focus m | 0.4 | 0.26 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.3 | 0.5 |
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
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