Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS vs Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
Key differences
- —The FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II is 686g lighter (794g 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 Macro G OSS II cost $900 less ($1,700 vs $2,600).
- —For close-ups the FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II reaches 0.50× vs 0.25×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 70–200mm
- 70–200mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8◆
- F4
- Weight
- 1,480g
- 794g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 88.0 × 200.0mm
- 82.2 × 149.0mm
- Volume
- 1216 cm³
- 791 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.22 g/cm³
- 1.00 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀77mm
- ⌀72mm
- Min focus
- 0.96m
- 0.26m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.25×
- 0.50×◆
- Elements / groups
- 23 / 18
- 19 / 13
- Aperture blades
- 11◆
- 9
- Focus drive
- Ring Drive SSM + Double Linear Motor
- XD Linear Motor (x4)
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2016
- 2023
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,600
- $1,700◆
- Sharpness
- 8.7
- 8.9◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.7◆
- 8.2
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.6
- 9.1◆
- Flare Resistance
- 8.3
- 8.5◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.8◆
- 8.7
- Value / Size
- 7.0
- 8.4◆
Performance overlay
- FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
- FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.