Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) vs Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II
Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) vs Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II
When comparing Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II and Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2), which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II which weighs 1045 g, compared to the loser Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) which weighs 4700 g.
Winner: Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II
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, Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 40 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 99.1 cm for Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2).
Winner: Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II
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 Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) and Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II:
| Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) | Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Panavision | Sony |
| Weight | 4700 g | 1045 g |
| Mount | Missing | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 40 - 80 mm | 70 - 200 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Anamorphic Lens | Yes | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 99.1 cm | 40 cm |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Filter Thread | Missing | 77 |
| Stabilization | Missing | Yes |
| Parfocal | Missing | Yes |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Missing | Yes |
| Stabilization Type | Missing | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) |