Comparison of Sony 70-400mm ƒ/4-5.6G SAL-70400G and Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6G SSM II SAL70400G2

Attribute	Sony 70-400mm ƒ/4-5.6G SAL-70400G ×	Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6G SSM II SAL70400G2 ×
Aperture (f)	4.00 - 32.00	4.00 - 32.00
Filter Size (mm)	77	77
Notes	Included Accessories: Lens Hood	For Sony A-mount. 4x faster autofocus and improved optical performance compared to prior version. Included Accessories: Front and rear lens caps, ALC
Closest Focus (m)	1.5	1.5
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.27	0.27
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
APS Equivalent	105 - 600mm	105 - 600mm
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Focal Length (mm)	70.00 - 400.00	70.00 - 400.00
Brand	Sony	Sony
Name	Sony 70-400mm ƒ/4-5.6G SAL-70400G	Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6G SSM II SAL70400G2
Weight (g)	1.5	1.5
Diaphragm Blades Type	circular	circular
Lens Construction	18 elements in 12 groups, including 2 extra-low dispersion glass elements	18 elements in 12 groups, including 2 extra-low dispersion glass elements; Nano AR Coating
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	6.00 - 34.00	6.00 - 34.00
Length (mm)	196	196
Diameter (mm)	94.5	94.5
Focus Details	Super Sonic wave Motor (SSM), with focus-mode/range switch and three focus-hold buttons	Super Sonic wave Motor (SSM), with focus-mode/range switch and three focus-hold buttons