Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSSvsSony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
70-200mm / F2.8
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FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
70-200mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
When the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II suits you better
- Weight435g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 40cm
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 F2.8 GM OSS200mm long × 88mm diameter
- FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II200mm long × 88mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS | Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 70mm | 70mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 200mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 96cm | 40cm | +0.56m |
| Max magnification | 0.25× | 0.30× | −0.05x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 11blades | — |
| Weight | 1.48kg | 1.05kg | +435g |
| Length | 200mm | 200mm | — |
| Diameter | 88mm | 88mm | — |
| Filter size | 77mm | 77mm | — |
| Released | 2016 | 2021 | −5year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS relative to FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
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FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
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