Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS vs Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Key differences
- —The FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS is 640g lighter (840g vs 1480g).
- —The FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS is faster: f/2.8 vs f/4 (≈1.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS cost $1,100 less ($1,500 vs $2,600).
- —For close-ups the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS reaches 0.25× vs 0.13×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 70–200mm
- 70–200mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8◆
- F4
- Weight
- 1,480g
- 840g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 88.0 × 200.0mm
- 80.0 × 175.0mm
- Volume
- 1216 cm³
- 880 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.22 g/cm³
- 0.95 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀77mm
- ⌀72mm
- Min focus
- 0.96m◆
- 1.00m
- Max magnification
- 0.25×◆
- 0.13×
- Elements / groups
- 23 / 18
- 21 / 15
- Aperture blades
- 11◆
- 9
- Focus drive
- Ring Drive SSM + Double Linear Motor
- Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2016
- 2013
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,600
- $1,500◆
- Sharpness
- 8.7◆
- 7.9
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.7◆
- 7.6
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.6◆
- 8.0
- Flare Resistance
- 8.3◆
- 7.8
- Build / Sealing
- 8.8◆
- 8.2
- Value / Size
- 7.0
- 7.6◆
Performance overlay
- FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
- FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.