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 Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM 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 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II with a length of 197mm, is 3mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II's 87mm 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 Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM 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 FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II weighs 1045g, which means it is 455g (30%) lighter than the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II which has a weight of 1500g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II and the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II has the Sony Alpha 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 Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.