Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II vs Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8
Both are Sony E lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II if
- You need more reach: 200mm vs 180mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 does not
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.3× vs 0.26× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Sports and action, event and wedding photography, hybrid video work
Pick the Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 315 g lighter (730 g vs 1045 g)
- You want a wider view: 60mm vs 70mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.35 m vs 0.4 m
- You want a compact lens: 149 mm vs 200 mm long
Spec differences
13 differences| Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II | Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Samyang
|
| Type |
Telephoto Zoom
|
Zoom
|
| Focal length |
70-200mm
|
60-180mm
|
| Weight |
1045 g
|
730 g
lighter
|
| Length |
200 mm
|
149 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
88 mm
|
86.7 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.4 m
|
0.35 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.3×
larger
|
0.26×
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
17 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Linear motor
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2021
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, filter thread. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Filter thread
- 77 mm both
Our notes
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
Our notes
Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8
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