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 FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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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 FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM 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 435g (29%) lighter than the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM which has a weight of 1480g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II and the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM 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
Both the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II and the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.