Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II vs Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM 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 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS is faster by 1 stop (f/2.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS is lighter by 148g.
- Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II goes wider (70mm vs 100mm).
- Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II reaches further (200mm vs 100mm).
- Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS is the newer design (2025 vs 2023).
| Spec | FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II | FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Macro |
| Focal length | 70-200mm (wider) | 100mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 794.0 | 646.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 72 | 67 |
| Length mm | 149.0 | 147.9 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 82.2 | 81.4 |
| Min focus m | 0.26 | 0.26 |
| Max magnification | 0.5 | 1.4 |
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
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS
A G Master macro lens for full-frame E-mount reaching 1.4x magnification, with Optical SteadyShot. Sony lists 2.8x with the 2x teleconverter.
Pros
- Up to 1.4x magnification
- Optical SteadyShot
- Close focus to 0.26 m
Cons
- Heavier than the FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
- Larger than a basic 1:1 macro
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