Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS vs Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Key differences
- —The FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II is 435g lighter (1045g vs 1480g).
- —At launch the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS cost $200 less ($2,600 vs $2,800).
- —For close-ups the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II reaches 0.30× vs 0.25×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 70–200mm
- 70–200mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2.8
- Weight
- 1,480g
- 1,045g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 88.0 × 200.0mm
- 88.0 × 200.0mm
- Volume
- 1216 cm³
- 1216 cm³
- Density
- 1.22 g/cm³
- 0.86 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀77mm
- ⌀77mm
- Min focus
- 0.96m
- 0.40m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.25×
- 0.30×◆
- Elements / groups
- 23 / 18
- 17 / 14
- Aperture blades
- 11
- 11
- Focus drive
- Ring Drive SSM + Double Linear Motor
- XD Linear Motor (x4)
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2016
- 2021
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,600◆
- $2,800
- Sharpness
- 8.7
- 9.3◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.7
- 8.9◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.6
- 9.7◆
- Flare Resistance
- 8.3
- 8.8◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.8
- 9.3◆
- Value / Size
- 7.0
- 7.5◆
Performance overlay
- FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
- FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.