Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 105-300mm
Sony
71 Overall Score
vs
Zeiss ZM 1407-218-L 50mm
Zeiss
48 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 105-300mm
92 out of 100 high confidence 83 reviews
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional sharpness, compact and lightweight design, and versatile macro capability. Users highlight its fast autofocus, effective image stabilization, and compatibility with teleconverters as major strengths. While a few note the lack of an included lens case and the lens extending when zooming, the overall sentiment is extremely positive, with many considering it a must-have travel and all-around telephoto zoom.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Compact and lightweight design
- Versatile macro capability
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Effective image stabilization (OSS)
Cons
- No lens case included
- Lens extends when zooming
- No aperture ring
- Tripod foot not Arca-Swiss compatible
- Close focusing slower than distant
Image quality 35
Macro capability 28
Size and weight 25
Autofocus performance 15
Teleconverter compatibility 12
Build quality 10
Zeiss ZM 1407-218-L 50mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Landscape
Macro
Travel
Portrait
Video Cinema
Budget
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Street
Specifications
| Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 105-300mm | Zeiss ZM 1407-218-L 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 19 | 6 |
| Groups | 13 | 4 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 5★ | — |
| Coating | Nano AR Coating II | T* |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/1.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.5 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Leica M |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.04 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 260 mm★ | 900 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x★ | 0.0520833333 |
Pros & Cons
Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 105-300mm
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
Zeiss ZM 1407-218-L 50mm
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average macro (24th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 105-300mm0.004score per dollar
vs
Zeiss ZM 1407-218-L 50mm0.003score per dollar
Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 105-300mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 105-300mm
Scores 71 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
