The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L USM and the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II 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. Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L USM is the longer of the two lenses at 194mm. The Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II with a length of 149mm, is 45mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L USM also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II's 82mm diameter.
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 OSS II weighs 794g, 39% (516g) lighter than the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L USM's weight of 1310g.
Filter Threads
The Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L USM has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L USM:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II:
Lens Mounts
The Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L USM has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm but while Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L USM has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II's widest aperture value is
F4.0.
