Tale of the Tape: Sony FE 70-200mm Lens Comparisons

Sony FE 70-200mm GM II, GM & G lenses

Lens Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Price $2,798 $1,998 $1,498
Dimensions (ø x L) 3.46 x 7.87″ / 88 x 200 mm 3.46 x 7.87″ / 88 x 200 mm 3.15 x 6.89″ / 80 x 175 mm
Weight 2.3 lb / 1045 g 3.26 lb / 1480 g 1.85 lb / 840 g
Filter Size 77mm (Front) 77mm (Front) 72mm (Front)
Diaphragm Blades 11, Rounded 11, Rounded 9, Rounded
Minimum Focus Distance 15.7″ / 40 cm 37.8″ / 96 cm 39.4″ / 100 cm
Optical Design 17 Elements in 14 Groups 23 Elements in 18 Groups 21 Elements in 15 Groups
XA (extreme aspherical) element Yes Yes No
Auto Focus Type Four XD Linear Motors Linear Motor + Ring Stepping Motor Linear Stepping Motor
Aperture Ring Yes No No

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