Comparison of Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM II SAL70300G2 and Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM SAL-70300G

Attribute	Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM SAL-70300G ×	Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM II SAL70300G2 ×
Aperture (f)	4.50 - 32.00	4.50 - 29.00
Filter Size (mm)	62	62
Notes	Included Accessories: SH0010 Petal Lens Hood	Dust and moisture resistant; Included Accessories: SH140 Petal Lens Hood, Soft Case
Closest Focus (m)	1.2	1.2
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.25	0.25
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
APS Equivalent	105 - 450mm	105 - 450mm
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Focal Length (mm)	70.00 - 300.00	70.00 - 300.00
Brand	Sony	Sony
Name	Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM SAL-70300G	Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM II SAL70300G2
Weight (g)	800	750
Diaphragm Blades Type	circular	circular
Lens Construction	16 elements in 11 groups, including extra-low dispersion glass	16 elements in 11 groups, including 1 ED element, nano AR coating
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	8.20 - 34.00	8.20 - 34.00
Length (mm)	135.5	135.5
Diameter (mm)	82.5	82.5
Focus Details	Super Sonic wave Motor (SSM), with focus range limiter and focus hold	Super Sonic wave Motor (SSM) with improved focus tracking; focus range limiter and focus hold