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Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS Lens Compared to the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Lens
| Specifications | Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS Lens | Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2014 | 2018 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 21/15 | 20/15 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 34° – 12° | 34°- 12° |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 29° – 10° | |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 19°30' – 7° | |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/4-22 | f/4.0-32 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 29.7 oz (840g) | 28.2 oz (800g) |
| Actual Weight | 29.5 oz (835g) | 27.7 oz (785g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 2.6 oz (75g) | 1.9 oz (55g) |
| Tripod Ring Weight | 3.7 oz (105g) | 4.9 oz (139g) |
| In-Use Weight | 35.8 oz (1015g) | 34.6 oz (979g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.15 x 6.89” (80 x 175mm) | 3.15 x 6.93” (80 x 176mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.14 x 7.08” (80 x 179.8mm) | 3.15 x 7.23” (80 x 183.6mm) |
| Max Diameter at Tripod Ring | 4.3” (109.1mm) | 3.9” (98.3mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 7.08” (179.8mm) | 7.23” (183.6mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.96 x 2.88” (100.5 x 73.1mm) | 3.94 x 2.86” (100.1 x 72.7mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 9.82 - 9.82” (249.4 - 249.4mm) | 9.84 - 9.84” (250 - 250mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.91” / 1.7” (23mm / 43.1mm) | 1.75” / 1.83” (44.4mm / 46.6mm) |
| Filter Size | 72mm UV ► CP ► | 72mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | SSM | Ring USM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 150° | |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | Y / Full 9.84' (3m) - ∞ |
Y / 3.3' (1m) - ∞ 9.8' (3m) - ∞ |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 39.37” (1000mm) | 39.37” (1000mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 37.2” / 52.05” (945mm / 1322mm) | 37.52” / 37.95” (953mm / 964mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.13x | 0.27x |
| Magnification Range with 12mm Ext Tube | 0.34-0.06x | |
| Magnification Range with 25mm Ext Tube | 0.43-0.14x | |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 78 ° | 69° |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | Y / Y | O / Y |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | N | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / ALC-SH133 Buy ► | Y / ET-78B Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / Y |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / / | Y / 5 / |
| Extender Compatible? | Y | Y |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / Pouch | Y / LP1224 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 70mm = 8.3' 100mm = 11.42' 135mm = 15.41' 200mm = 22.18' |
70mm = 8.63' 100mm = 11.83' 135mm = 15.82' 200mm = 22.60' 280mm = 30.62' 400mm = 43.32' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 70mm = 2530mm 100mm = 3482mm 135mm = 4698mm 200mm = 6759mm |
70mm = 2631mm 100mm = 3606mm 135mm = 4823mm 200mm = 6889mm 280mm = 9333mm 400mm = 13205mm |
| Review | Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS Lens | Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Lens |
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