Sony G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS
Canon L RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
What Buyers Say
Sony G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS
The Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS lens is widely praised for its sharpness, compact size, good image stabilization, and versatile zoom range. Many users highlight its excellent build quality, fast autofocus, and balanced handling on full-frame and APS-C bodies. However, drawbacks include a lack of a tripod collar, occasional autofocus hunting in low light, and some reports of sample variation or softness at certain focal lengths. Several reviewers note it feels heavy, especially on smaller cameras, and some find the variable aperture limiting in dim conditions.
Pros
- Sharp images across zoom range
- Compact and lightweight design
- Effective Optical SteadyShot stabilization
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Lacks tripod collar
- Autofocus hunts in low light
- Variable aperture limits low-light performance
- Heavy for smaller camera bodies
- Sample variation (decentered/soft copies)
Canon L RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, fast and silent autofocus, and robust build quality. Many users consider it a workhorse for sports, portraits, and low-light photography, though the lack of image stabilization is a notable drawback for some. A significant number of reviews highlight the lens's weight and the potential for focus inconsistencies, particularly with moving subjects. Concerns about Canon's support for older models and the tripod collar design also appear in negative feedback.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness and image quality
- Fast and silent autofocus (USM)
- Excellent for low-light photography
- Versatile for sports and portraits
- Robust build quality
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Heavy and bulky
- Tripod collar design issues
- Inconsistent autofocus with moving subjects
- Canon no longer supports repairs
Scores
Specifications
| Sony G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS | Canon L RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 17 |
| Groups | 13 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 5★ |
| Coating | Nano AR Coating | Air Sphere Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/29 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.85 kg★ | 1.07 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear Autofocus Motor | USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 900 mm | 700 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.31x★ | 0.3x |
Pros & Cons
Sony G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average aperture (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average bokeh (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
Canon L RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 64 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
