Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM vs Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II

Key Differences

  • Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM has a better length (139.8mm vs 200mm).
  • Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM has a better maximum aperture (f/2 vs f/2.8).
  • Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM has a better weight (918g (2.02 lb) vs 1045g (2.30 lb)).
  • Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II has a better max magnification (0.3x vs 0.23x).
  • Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM has a better min focus distance (38 cm vs 40 cm).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length28-70mm70-200mm
Lens TypeZoomZoom
Optical Elements2017
Optical Groups1414
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades1111
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View75° – 34°34° – 12.5°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorXD LinearXD Linear
Focus LimiterNoYes
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance38 cm40 cm
Max Magnification0.23x0.3x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoYes
Aperture RingYesYes
Declickable ApertureYesYes
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomYesYes
General
Price (MSRP)$2,899$2,799
Filter Size86mm77mm
Diameter92.9mm88mm
Length139.8mm200mm
Weight918g (2.02 lb)1045g (2.30 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoYes