Lens Comparison
Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS vs Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Lens
Key Differences
- Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Lens has a better min focus distance (21 cm vs 240 cm).
- Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Lens has a better weight (695g (1.53 lb) vs 2115g (4.66 lb)).
- Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Lens has a better length (119.9mm vs 318mm).
- Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Lens has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/5.6).
- Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS has a better price (msrp) ($1,999 vs $2,448).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 200-600mm | 24-70mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 24 | 20 |
| Optical Groups | 17 | 15 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 11 | 11 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | 12.3° – 4.2° | 84° – 34° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | DDSSM | XD |
| Focus Limiter | Yes | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 240 cm | 21 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x | 0.32x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No | Yes |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | Yes | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,999 | $2,448 |
| Filter Size | 95mm | 82mm |
| Diameter | 111.5mm | 87.8mm |
| Length | 318mm | 119.9mm |
| Weight | 2115g (4.66 lb) | 695g (1.53 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Yes | No |






