Product Comparison: Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS vs Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS


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Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens
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General Specifications
Brand
Sony
Sony
Model
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
An incomparable telephoto zoom, with constant F2. 8 aperture, 70-200mm zoom and extraordinary G Master resolution and bokeh. G Master design and technology offers unsurpassed rendering, blazing AF, and extraordinary image stabilization performance.
This lens offers outstanding corner-to-corner sharpness from 70 mm to 200 mm in a compact, lightweight unit that is a perfect match for compact full-frame E-mount bodies like the α7 series.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Sony E
Sony E
Maximum Aperture
2.8 /f
4 /f
Minimum Focal Length
70 millimeters
70 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
200 millimeters
200 millimeters
Lens Type
Telephoto zoom
Telephoto zoom
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens
  • The fixed 2.8 aperture is such an amazing thing to have in a lens.
  • Excellent aperture combined with focal length.
  • The focal length is great for my needs.
  • An excellent lens with a wide enough aperture.
  • Thanks to the aperture, evening photos are great.
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens
  • The image quality is good and the f4 aperture is good for most reasonable lighting conditions.
  • The image quality is excellent. Great focal length.
  • The images are sharp, even in low light.
  • Shooting at 135mm at F/4 on this lens is quite nice.
  • The 4.0 disappointed me for indoor light at a distance of 50 yards or more.
Size & Weight
Height
3.46 in.
3.15 in.
Width
3.46 in.
3.15 in.
Depth
7.87 in.
6.89 in.
Weight
52.21 oz.
29.7 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens
  • Balances well on the A7RII.
  • The weight matches the camera perfectly, which is nice on the hands.
  • The size is not too big, good lens.
  • The lens takes up a lot of space in the bag.
  • If used without a tripod, the arms get tired quickly due to the weight.
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens
  • Lightweight and easy to handle and hold steady.
  • It's lightweight and well-balanced which makes it ideal for hand-holding for an extended period.
  • It’s not too heavy. Great lens.
  • It's not heavy and fits wonderfully on my light travel tripod on my Sony A7RII.
  • The product is fantastic. Crystal clear picture that kind of surprised me. Good size and weight.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
37.8 in.
39.36 in.
Field Of View
FX 34° - 12°30' / DX 23° - 8°
FX 34° - 12°30' / DX 22° - 8°
Zoom Type
Rotating
Rotating
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Imaging"
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens
  • Constant focus distance is very nice when zooming in on your subject.
  • Super sharp, great focusing speed and accuracy.
  • It is well-built, solid, focuses lightning-fast, and is tack sharp.
  • The sharpness is amazing and focusing is fast.
  • Lens focus is quick and fast, and zooms out smoothly and nicely.
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens
  • Image stabilization works well, no problems with shooting flying birds or airplanes at 200mm.
  • Very solid, high-performance lens, very sharp, great stabilizer.
  • The autofocus is extremely fast.
  • The manual focus is smooth.
  • Minimum focus distance isn't very close.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Sony
Sony
Sensor Type Compatibility
FX Format / DX Format
FX Format / DX Format
Lens Groups and Elements
23 Elements in 18 Groups
21 Elements in 15 Groups
Number of Aperture Blades
11
9
Filter Diameter
77 millimeters
72 millimeters
Extras
XA (extreme aspherical), ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass, RDSSM (Ring Drive Super Sonic wave Motor), Nano AR Coating, Circular aperture
AA (advanced aspherical), Nano AR Coating, Circular aperture, ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass, Dual Linear Motors
What customers say about "Features"
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens
  • Construction is solid. The buttons and switches feel good and are positioned well.
  • Gorgeous bokeh, works beautifully on a7iii or a6500.
  • Love this lens. Super sharp. Beautiful images!
  • Nice tripod mount. Nice build quality.
  • Very happy with this lens paired with a Sony A7iii.
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens
  • The zoom and focus rings are silky smooth.
  • Good included tripod mount.
  • Quick AF, Lightweight, this lens is a breeze to use on my a7iii!
  • Autofocus works incredibly well and manual focusing is also easy for video.
  • Build quality is really nice; sharpness is good.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Link
Manual
Download
Download
MSRP
2599.99 $
1499.99 $

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