Sony
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II
GM II · 1045g · OIS · L-Series benchmark
96
/ 100
From $2,799
VS
Canon
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
Prime/Zoom
96
/ 100
From $2,999
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lands at 96 and Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM at 96. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II if…
- ✓29% lighter than original 70-200 GM
- ✓Industry-best AF with linear motors
- ✓Excellent close focus
Pick Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II 96
vs 96 Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
Score breakdown
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II
96 sharpness 96
af 100
build 96
stabilization 92
value 84
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
96 sharpness 96
af 95
build 94
stabilization 0
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | Sony E | — |
| Focal length | 70-200 mm | — |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | — |
| Construction | 17 elements / 14 groups | — |
| Stabilization | OSS | — |
| Min focus | 0.40 m (wide) / 0.82 m (tele) | — |
| Filter | 77 mm | — |
| Weight | 1045 g | — |
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II
Pros
- +29% lighter than original 70-200 GM
- +Industry-best AF with linear motors
- +Excellent close focus
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Heavy at 1045g
- −External zoom changes balance
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II vs Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
Which is better, Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II or Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM? +
Both score 96 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II worth the price? +
At $2,799, Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in af.
Is Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM worth the price? +
At $2,999, Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in sharpness.
Does Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II or Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.