- A removable and rotating tripod collar for added stability and reducing strain on the camera's lens mount.
- Three focus hold buttons and an AF/MF switch on the lens barrel for intuitive tactile control and rapid access to select settings.
- Three-mode optical image stabilization switch to ensure sharpness in varying shooting conditions.
- A full-time DMF switch for manual focus override during AF-C mode.
- Zoom lock and focus range limiter switches to prevent unwanted lens extension or to constrain the usable focus range between a set limited range or full for improving focus speed.
- A fluorine coating for the front-lens element to repel water, oil, and other contaminants and facilitate lens-cleaning.
- Full Frame | f/4 to f/22
- G Series Telephoto Zoom
- .5x Magnification Across Full Zoom Range
- Internal Focus, Floating Elements Design
Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II Overview
- 1Description
- 2A Classic Telephoto Zoom, Refined and Reimagined
- 3Improved Optical Performance
- 4Faster, Video-Optimized Autofocus
- 5Redesigned for Portability and Durability
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Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II Reviews
Wow!
Really impressed with this lens. 3 custom buttons, which can only be assigned to 1 menu item, af/mf switch, dmf switch, focus limiter switch, OSS switch, OSS 3 setting switch, macro capability of .5 at all focal lengths. The only thing I wished the Sony had was an aperture ring, painted it black, and an arca groove on tripod foot. The Sony is actually about a half ounce lighter than the Tamron 70-180mm f2.8 that has none of these things plus a much wonkier macro capability. Of course the Tamron is f2.8 so that explains the weight difference. Other than f2.8 the Tamron has nothing on this lens relative to image quality and the Sony is in particular so much easier to use for macro. I have found the image quality on this lens to be superb, birds in flight at f8/f11, static subjects at f4 at any focal length, this is one heck of a lens from Sony and it’s lightweight and eminently hand holdable and packable. I know it costs a third more than the Tamron but when you consider what you are getting, including 20mm more reach, this lens is a no brainer over the Tamron. The reason I’m comparing this to the Tamron is because I owned it before replacing it with this. And, don’t get me wrong, the Tamron is a very sharp lens that will do better in low light than the Sony but, overall, I am enjoying this Sony lens so much more than the Tamron. And, of course, if money is no object, get the new Sony GM 70-200mm f2.8 II. Sony is killing it with these ”update” lenses and, yeh, expensive but SO GOOD!! Highly recommended!
Great !!!
I found these lens to be very good and fit for purpose. Really good quality image, lightweight for this type lens, easy to use
Vercitile, excellent performance
I'm extremely happy with this lens. It's relatively light and compact, and works well for a variety of situations. I recently took it with me on safari and it took wonderful photos of the animals (they got so close that I often didn't need to use a larger lens), as well as the landscape. In macro mode, I've taken it to botanical gardens for close-up shots of flowers and bugs. No issues with the autofocus capturing quickly moving bugs. Finally, the light weight makes it an easy lens to use for long walks around the city. Obviously Sony was able to keep the cost down by having a maximum aperture of f/4, but as a hobbiest not looking to drop a mortgage payment on a single lens (at least not often), I can live with that tradeoff. This will definetly become one of my go-to lenes for everyday use.
Fast, Tack Sharp, and Quite
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II Lens (Sony E) is an exceptional lens, and even though it's and f/4 aperture, it produces beautiful bokeh.
Is it worth it?
I really like how fast it is and very good quality built and very compact for problems low light performance is very good no the best but still nice I just wish they will make it f2 but I still recommend eyes closed 9/10.
The Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II is magnificent!
The Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II is truly a marvel of engineering. As soon as I heard that Sony was releasing this second iteration of the 70-200mm focal length, I immediately put my name on the waiting list with B&H to purchase. I was not disappointed. First of all, I am amazed at how small and lightweight this lens is yet beautifully designed and constructed. It feels and performs like a GM series even though it is a G series. It is razor sharp throughout the entire zoom range. The autofocus is instantaneous due to its four linear motors. There is very little to no chromatic aberration. Although some people may dislike that it does not have an internal zoom, it has a short throw and provides a small footprint in my camera bag. The benefits of having such a compact lens outweigh the internal zoom. By the way, I love that Sony has included a lock switch on the lens which does not allow the barrel to extend. Great job Sony! It comes with a tripod foot that is easily removable. My only gripe is that the foot is not arca Swiss compatible just like the 200mm-600mm. In my case, I have an arca Swiss L-bracket attached to my camera body thus not having to use the tripod foot. Great lens for travel and hiking. I have the 200-600mm which I love however, it is heavy and I will definitely be taking the 70-200 with me instead whenever I shoot landscape or go hiking or birding especially that this lens will utilize the 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters with no degradation in image quality. Not to mention, the macro capabilities of this lens are truly amazing at 0.5x and it can achieve a 1:1 macro capability with the 2.0x teleconverter. Having the 2.0x teleconverter attached extends the focal range of this lens to 140mm-400mm. Having OSS and the ability to have on-demand manual focus on this lens is outstanding when shooting macro. Such a versatile lens, whether you're shooting portraits, landscape, wildlife, sports photography....it does it all extremely well. There may be certain folks that turn up their noses because this lens is a 4.0 instead of a 2.8. In this era of high performing cameras that handle low light extremely well, having a lens that is lighter and less costly yet performs as well as the 2.8 GM is a no brainer. The images coming out of this lens paired with my Sony A7IV are nothing short of spectacular. If you're a Sony shooter and in the market for a 70-200mm, I would give this lens serious consideration. With that said...I highly recommend that you buy your equipment from B&H. Their customer service is truly exceptional. I've always had a positive experience. Attached are some sample images.
Stellar
Close to Macro focusing is amazing in this lens size
Great !!!
I found these lens to be very good and fit for purpose. Really good quality image, lightweight for this type lens, easy to use
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