Sony
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
A strong pick in the camera lenses line-up, with F2.8 up front.
77/100
F2.8Sony FEFull-FrameTelephoto ZoomXD Linear Motors
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Why we rate it
- Constant aperture (zoom)
- In-lens stabilisation
- Aperture ring
- No weather sealed
Score profile
Scored against the camera lenses classWhere the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Mount and format
MountSony FE
FormatFull-Frame
Optics
Focal length min70 mm
Focal length max200 mm
Lens typeTelephoto Zoom
Max apertureF2.8
Constant aperture (zoom)Yes
Focusing
Autofocus motorXD Linear Motors
Stabilisation
In-lens stabilisationYes
Design and build
Weight1045 g
Controls
Aperture ringYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowSony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II vs Canon Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS IICanon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM
| SonySony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS IIThis page | CanonCanon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 77 /100 | 81 /100Better |
| Max aperture | F2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | Sony FE | Canon RF |
| Format | Full-Frame | Full-frame |
| Weight | 1045 g | — |
Who it's for
Is the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II right for you?
Buy it if
Made for creators
Photographers and content creators who want a camera lense that delivers without fuss, and this one fits.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need weather sealed, in which case a higher-tier camera lense is the better call.
Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
excellent
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II worth it?
For most buyers, yes. It scores 77/100 against other camera lenses, a strong result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II?
Its constant aperture (zoom) stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sport?
The Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sport scores 79/100 versus this one at 77/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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