Comparison of Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR AF-S Nikkor and Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS SEL70200GM

Attribute	Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR AF-S Nikkor ×	Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS SEL70200GM ×
Aperture (f)	2.80 - 22.00	2.80 - 22.00
Filter Size (mm)	77	77
Notes	Image Stabilization (up to 4 stops); Weather sealed; Included Accessories: Hood, Case, Tripod Collar	Optical SteadyShot (5-axis image stabilization becomes available when used with a series bodies that feature built-in image stabilization)
Closest Focus (m)	1.1	0.96
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.21	0.25
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
APS Equivalent	105 - 300mm	105 - 300mm
Diaphragm Blades	9	11
Image Circle	35mm	35mm (Full-frame E-Mount)
Focal Length (mm)	70.00 - 200.00	70.00 - 200.00
Brand	Nikon	Sony
Name	Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR AF-S Nikkor	Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS SEL70200GM
Weight (g)	1430	1480
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	rounded
Lens Construction	22 elements in 18 groups, including 1 HRI (high refractive index), 1 FL (flourite) and 6 ED (extra low dispersion) elements	23 elements in 18 groups, including 3 aspherical elements with 1 double-sided and 1 XA (eXtreme Aspherical) element, 4 ED (Extra-low-Dispersion) glas
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	12.30 - 34.30	12.50 - 34.00
Length (mm)	202.5	200
Diameter (mm)	88.5	88
Focus Details	Internal focusing via Silent Wave Motor with seamless manual focus override; Focus mode and limit switches	Two heavy focus groups are rapidly and precisely positioned by separate actuators: a powerful ring SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) actuator for the fron