Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS vs Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS
The bottom line
Similar coverage, different speed: the Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS opens to f/4 versus the Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS's f/4.5 — more light and shallower background blur. It comes down to how much you value that extra brightness.
Choose the Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS if…
- ✓You need more reach — it goes to 300mm vs 200mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport.
- ✓You like close-focus work — 0.31x magnification vs 0.13x.
Where they differ
- ›Aperture: the Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS opens to f/4 vs the Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS's f/4.5 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
- ›Focal range: Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS is 70-200mm, Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS is 70-300mm — different framing and reach.
Frequently asked
Is the Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS or the Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS better?
Similar coverage, different speed: the Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS opens to f/4 versus the Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS's f/4.5 — more light and shallower background blur. It comes down to how much you value that extra brightness.
Who should choose the Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS?
Choose the Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS if you need more reach — it goes to 300mm vs 200mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport. Choose it if you like close-focus work — 0.31x magnification vs 0.13x.
What is the main difference between the Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS and the Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS?
Aperture: the Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS opens to f/4 vs the Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS's f/4.5 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 70-200mm | 70-300mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 21 | 19 |
| Optical Groups | 15 | 13 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 | f/4.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/32 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | 34° – 12° | 34° – 8° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | DDSSM | DDSSM |
| Focus Limiter | No | Yes |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 110 cm | 90 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.13x | 0.31x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,499 | $1,499 |
| Filter Size | 72mm | 72mm |
| Diameter | 80mm | 84mm |
| Length | 175mm | 143.5mm |
| Weight | 840g (1.85 lb) | 854g (1.88 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Yes | No |
