The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 20-70mm F4 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 FE 20-70mm F4 G with a length of 99mm, is 50mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II also has a larger diameter of 82mm compared to the Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G's 79mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 20-70mm F4 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 FE 20-70mm F4 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 FE 20-70mm F4 G weighs 488g, which means it is 306g (38%) lighter than the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II which has a weight of 794g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G and the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II 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 20-70mm F4 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 FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Focal Range
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G has a focal range of 20-70mm and
3.5X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
30 - 105mm .
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 .
