Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS vs Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 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 FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS is lighter by 14g.
- Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS reaches further (300mm vs 200mm).
- Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS is the newer design (2016 vs 2014).
| Spec | FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS | FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-200mm | 70-300mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 (faster) | f/4.5 |
| Released | 2014 | 2016 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 840.0 | 854.0 |
| Filter mm | 72 | 72 |
| Length mm | 175.0 | 143.5 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 80.0 | 84.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.0 | 0.9 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.13 | 0.31 |
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
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
A telephoto zoom for full-frame E-mount covering 70-300mm with Optical SteadyShot and a dust and moisture resistant design.
Pros
- Long reach at modest size
- Optical SteadyShot
- Dust and moisture resistant design
Cons
- Aperture narrows to f/5.6 at 300mm
- Not suited to dim light