Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II vs Fujifilm Fujinon XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro
Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II vs Fujifilm Fujinon XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro
When comparing Fujifilm Fujinon XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro and Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Fujifilm Fujinon XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro which weighs 750 g, compared to the loser Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II which weighs 1045 g.
Winner: Fujifilm Fujinon XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
2. Compare minimum focusing distance
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Fujifilm Fujinon XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 25 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 40 cm for Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II.
Winner: Fujifilm Fujinon XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro
Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).
Specifications
Full specifications table of Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II and Fujifilm Fujinon XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro:
| Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II | Fujifilm Fujinon XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro | |
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| Brand | Sony | Fujifilm |
| Weight | 1045 g | 750 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Focal Length | 70 - 200 mm | 80 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | Missing |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 40 cm | 25 cm |
| Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Filter Thread | 77 | 62 |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Parfocal | Yes | Missing |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Missing |
| Stabilization Type | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) | Fujifilm Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) |