Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS § 03 Head to head
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS vs Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Sony 70–200mm f/2.8 has a physical aperture ring.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS is a 70–200mm f/2.8 zoom, and the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II is a 70–200mm f/2.8 zoom. On paper the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II comes out ahead, 2 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS 
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II 01
Key differences
Why is the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS better than the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II?
No measurable advantage on paper.
Why is the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II better than the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS?
- Has a physical aperture ring
- Newer design (2021 vs 2016)
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Specification
| Specification | Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS | Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 70–200mm | 70–200mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Telephoto zoom lens | Telephoto zoom lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 1,045 g (2.30 lbs) | 1,045 g (2.30 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 88 mm (diameter) x 200 mm (length) | 88 mm (diameter) x 200 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.4 m (15.75 inches) | 0.4 m (15.75 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.3x | 0.3x |
| Image stabilization | Yes (Optical SteadyShot) | Yes |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 11 (rounded) | 11 (rounded) |
| Optical construction | 17 elements in 14 groups, including 1 XA element, 1 aspherical element, 2 ED elements, and 2 Super ED elements | 17 elements in 14 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
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Size
- A · Sony
- B · Sony
- 200 × 88 mm
- 200 × 88 mm
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Sample frames
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Do the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS and the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II have image stabilization?
- Yes, both lenses have optical image stabilization.