Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II vs Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro

Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II

Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II

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Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro

Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro

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Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II vs Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro

When comparing Sony FE 50/2.8 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 Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro which weighs 236 g, compared to the loser Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II which weighs 1045 g.

Winner: Sony FE 50/2.8 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, Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 16 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 40 cm for Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II.

Winner: Sony FE 50/2.8 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 Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro:

Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro
Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS IISony FE 50/2.8 Macro

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BrandSonySony
Weight1045 g236 g
MountSony ESony E
Focal Length70 - 200 mm50 mm
Largest Aperture2.82.8
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance40 cm16 cm
TypeZoomPrime
Filter Thread7755
StabilizationYesNo
ParfocalYesMissing
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?YesYes
Stabilization TypeSony Optical SteadyShot (OSS)Missing


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II and Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro was last updated on August 14, 2025.