The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II 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. Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II is the longer of the two lenses at 149mm. The Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II with a length of 136mm, is 13mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II's 82mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II and Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II and the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II Size and Weight 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 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II weighs 750g, which means it is 44g (5%) lighter than the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II which has a weight of 794g.
Filter Threads
The Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II has a filter size of 62mm 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 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II:
Lens Mounts
The Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II has the Sony Alpha 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 Sony A99 II , Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II 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 OSS II 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 .
