Sony
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Sony E Mount
The standard telephoto zoom, completely redesigned to be 29% lighter and significantly sharper.
$2,799
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Sony
FE 70-200mm F4 Macro 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 Macro G OSS II is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Wins
FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II has higher Max magnification (0.5 × vs 0.3 ×)
- BFE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II has lower Min focus distance (26 cm vs 40 cm)
- AFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- AFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- BFE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II has lower Length (149 mm vs 200 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
⌀88 × 200 mm
1045 g (2.30 lb / 36.86 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
⌀82 × 149 mm
794 g (1.75 lb / 28.01 oz)
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II is 51mm longer and 6mm wider than FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II.
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II is 251 g heavier than FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
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 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
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Special elements
Adds 1 XA, 1 Aspherical, 1 Super ED…
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
Control ring
Only FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II supports it
- ✓
Min focus distance
26 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
149 mm vs 200 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
794 g vs 1045 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.5 × vs 0.3 × — higher is better
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 4.5 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Diameter
82.2 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Optical stabilization
Both support optical stabilization
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Pros
- ✓Extremely lightweight for an f/2.8 telephoto zoom (only 1045g)
- ✓Virtually instantaneous and silent autofocus with 4 XD Linear motors
- ✓Stunning optical performance and contrast across entire range
- ✓Outstanding built-in Optical SteadyShot stabilization
- ✓Dedicated physical aperture ring with click and lock switches
Cons
- –Very high price tag
- –Lens hood is bulky and can block storage space easily
FE 70-200mm F4 Macro 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
Decided which one is right for you?
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Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.