Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II vs Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II vs Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS
When comparing Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS 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 Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II which weighs 1045 g, compared to the loser Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS which weighs 2115 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.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II and Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS:
| Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II | Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Weight | 1045 g | 2115 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 70 - 200 mm | 200 - 600 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 5.6 - 6.3 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 40 cm | Missing |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Filter Thread | 77 | Missing |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Parfocal | Yes | Missing |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |
| Stabilization Type | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) |