The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II and the Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR 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 Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR with a length of 183mm, is 17mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II's 88mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II and Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR 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 FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II weighs 1045g, which means it is 5g (0%) lighter than the Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR which has a weight of 1050g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR has a 67mm 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 Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR has the Fujifilm G lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR for the Sony E Mount and Fujifilm GFX 100 II, Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm GFX 100S for the Fujifilm G Mount.
Focal Range
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.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR has a focal range of 100-200mm and 2.0X zoom ratio .