The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 and the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G is the longer of the two lenses at 175mm. The Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 with a length of 144mm, is 31mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G's 80mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 and Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G weighs 840g, 1% (14g) lighter than the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6's weight of 854g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 and the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G have the same Filter thread size of 72mm.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 and the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR.
Focal Range
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 has a focal range of 70-300mm and
4.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
105 - 450mm.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 105 - 300mm.