The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G and the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM 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 F2.8 GM II is the longer of the two lenses at 200mm. The Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G with a length of 142mm, is 58mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G's 77mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G and Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II 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 E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G weighs 625g, which means it is 420g (40%) lighter than the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II which has a weight of 1045g.
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Filter Threads
The Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G and the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A6700, Sony FX30 and Sony ZV-E10.
Focal Range
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G has a focal range of 70-350mm and
5.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
105-525mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM 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.