Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS IIvsTokina FiRIN 100mm F2.8 FE MACRO
FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
70-200mm / F4
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FiRIN 100mm F2.8 FE MACRO
100mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 26cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 70-200mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the FiRIN 100mm F2.8 FE MACRO suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight224g lighter, so easier to carry
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II149mm long × 82.2mm diameter
- FiRIN 100mm F2.8 FE MACRO123mm long × 74mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II | Tokina FiRIN 100mm F2.8 FE MACRO | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 70mm | 100mm | −30mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 100mm | +100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 26cm | 30cm | −0.04m |
| Max magnification | 0.50× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 794g | 570g | +224g |
| Length | 149mm | 123mm | +26mm |
| Diameter | 82.2mm | 74mm | +8.2mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 55mm | +17mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2019 | +4year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | Yes | Yes | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II relative to FiRIN 100mm F2.8 FE MACRO.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
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FiRIN 100mm F2.8 FE MACRO
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