Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Lens vs Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II

Key Differences

  • Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Lens has a better min focus distance (21 cm vs 40 cm).
  • Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Lens has a better length (119.9mm vs 200mm).
  • Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Lens has a better weight (695g (1.53 lb) vs 1045g (2.30 lb)).
  • Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Lens has a better price (msrp) ($2,448 vs $2,799).
  • Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Lens has a better max magnification (0.32x vs 0.3x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length24-70mm70-200mm
Lens TypeZoomZoom
Optical Elements2017
Optical Groups1514
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades1111
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View84° – 34°34° – 12.5°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorXDXD Linear
Focus LimiterNoYes
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance21 cm40 cm
Max Magnification0.32x0.3x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoYes
Aperture RingYesYes
Declickable ApertureYesYes
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoYes
General
Price (MSRP)$2,448$2,799
Filter Size82mm77mm
Diameter87.8mm88mm
Length119.9mm200mm
Weight695g (1.53 lb)1045g (2.30 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoYes