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 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 E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G with a length of 142mm, is 7mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II also has a larger diameter of 82mm compared to the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G's 77mm diameter.
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 F4 G OSS II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G 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 E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G weighs 625g, which means it is 169g (21%) lighter than the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II which has a weight of 794g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G has a filter size of 67mm 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G and the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 .
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 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 .
