Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM vs Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II

Key Differences

  • Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM has a better maximum aperture (f/2 vs f/2.8).
  • Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II has a better price (msrp) ($2,799 vs $3,899).
  • Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II has a better weight (1045g (2.30 lb) vs 1340g (2.95 lb)).
  • Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II has a better max magnification (0.3x vs 0.2x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length50-150mm70-200mm
Lens TypeZoomZoom
Optical Elements1917
Optical Groups1714
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 View47° – 16°34° – 12.5°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorXD LinearXD Linear
Focus LimiterYesYes
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance40 cm40 cm
Max Magnification0.2x0.3x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoYes
Aperture RingYesYes
Declickable ApertureYesYes
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomYesYes
General
Price (MSRP)$3,899$2,799
Filter Size95mm77mm
Diameter102.8mm88mm
Length200mm200mm
Weight1340g (2.95 lb)1045g (2.30 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarYesYes