Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS vs Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II
Both are Sony E mount zooms for telephoto and sports & action — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS | Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 200-600mm | 70-200mm |
| Max aperture | f/5.6-6.3 | f/2.8 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Which should you buy?
- the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II opens wider (f/2.8) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS covers 200-600mm and the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II covers 70-200mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
Where to buy
Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSSSee price on Amazon
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS IISee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS and the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II?
The Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS is 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 zoom, full-frame; the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II is 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.
Which is better in low light, the Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS or the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II?
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II — its f/2.8 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/5.6-6.3 of the other.
Do the Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS and Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Sony E mount lenses, so they fit Sony a7/a9/a1 (full-frame) and a6000-series (APS-C).
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