Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS vs Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II

Key Differences

  • Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II has a better min focus distance (40 cm vs 250 cm).
  • Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II has a better price (msrp) ($2,799 vs $11,999).
  • Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II has a better weight (1045g (2.30 lb) vs 2895g (6.38 lb)).
  • Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II has a better length (200mm vs 357mm).
  • Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II has a better max magnification (0.3x vs 0.17x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length400mm70-200mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements17
Optical Groups14
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 View34° – 12.5°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorXD LinearXD Linear
Focus LimiterYesYes
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance250 cm40 cm
Max Magnification0.17x0.3x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesYes
Aperture RingNoYes
Declickable ApertureNoYes
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoYes
General
Price (MSRP)$11,999$2,799
Filter Size40mm77mm
Diameter167mm88mm
Length357mm200mm
Weight2895g (6.38 lb)1045g (2.30 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarYesYes