Sony
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Sony E Mount
The ultimate standard zoom — incredibly sharp, exceptionally compact, and built for professionals.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Apr 2022
Sony
FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Sony E Mount
FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II — 70–200mm f/4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Jul 2023
FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II is 1.2 years newer.
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Wins
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Wins
FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Min focus distance (21 cm vs 38 cm)
- AFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- AFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- AFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Length (120 mm vs 161 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 Aspherical, 2 ED…
- ✓
Min focus distance
21 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
120 mm vs 161 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
695 g vs 793 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.32 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II supports it
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Pros
- ✓Outstanding sharpness across the entire zoom range
- ✓Remarkably small and lightweight for an f/2.8 zoom
- ✓Four XD Linear focus motors provide blazing-fast AF tracking
- ✓Excellent close-up magnification
- ✓De-clickable aperture ring and customized function buttons
Cons
- –No built-in optical image stabilization (relies on body IBIS)
- –High launch price
- –Aperture ring can be easily bumped if not locked
FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
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Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.