Name: 70-200mm f/2.8 G
Brand: Sony
SKU: 741
Rating: 3.3 (10 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

3.9 / 5

Fast
sharp
great color and contrast

only to re-appear slightly at 200mm
focusing or zooming does not rotate the front lens element
the lens is pointed anywhere near their direction

Elements: 19
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: 70, 200 mm
Image stabilisation: yes
Lens type: Telephoto

Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G - Pros & Cons

Fast
sharp
great color and contrast
tripod collar is well made and works great
are well-constructed
nicely damped and very smooth to turn
Build quality is excellent and features multiple weather-seals
lens is great
The two rubberized focus rings turn smoothly
The build quality of the lens is certainly outstanding
excellent performer that comes very highly recommended
The lens focuses extremely quickly and very accurately
build quality of the lens
a fantastic lens and a worthwhile upgrade
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
It has performed flawlessly in all weather and shooting environments
solid and well-built

only to re-appear slightly at 200mm
focusing or zooming does not rotate the front lens element
the lens is pointed anywhere near their direction
performance at this aperture is soft and uneven
design lens cannot be attached to the camera
drastically reduces at f/4 with mild
the amount of blur from the edges of the merged image was minimal
lens prices have inflated quite a bit lately
it does not extend when zooming/focusing
the lens did refuse to focus in certain close-focus scenes - albeit rarely
Never fail professional level lens
the backdrop can melt away into nothing
version's faster focus response and on-lens aperture controls

Sony - Video Reviews (5)

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Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G - Full Specifications

Lens type	Telephoto
Lens mount	Sony A

Aperture max	2.8
Aperture min	32
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	9
Aperture features	Rounded diaphragm

Elements	19
Groups	16
Special elements / coatings	4 ED elements
Zoom method	Internal

Weight	47.27 oz
Diameter	3.43 in
Length	7.74 in
Does not rotate on focusing	3.03 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	70 - 200
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent	105 - 300
Maximum magnification	0.21 x
via camera body	yes

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Ring Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	1.2
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	yes

Colour of product	Black,White
Tripod collar	yes
Hood supplied	yes

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Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Sony - Editorial Reviews (6)

4.5

Based on 6 reviews

Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G SAL-70200G Review

Imaging Resource

Published: 11.07.2006

Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G SAL-70200G Review

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Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II review

TechRadar

Published: 27.02.2022

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II review

4.5

The ultimate workhorse telephoto for Sony fans

Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS review

digitalcameraworld

Published: 22.03.2022

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS review

4.5

Fast and capable, the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS is a feature-rich telephoto zoom

Cameralabs

Published: 13.10.2021

Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM II review | Cameralabs

5.0

PCMAG

Published: 30.03.2022

Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II Review

4.5

Sony’s new FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II lens is lighter and optically superior to its predecessor, plus it has speedy linear focus motors that make it a good match for the company’s fastest mirrorless cameras.

Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G review

DPReview

Published: 29.03.2010

Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G review

4.2

The Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G is one of the original group of lenses announced at the launch of the company's Alpha system in June 2006. However its history goes back a bit further; it's essentially a re-badge of the Minolta AF 70-200mm F2.8 APO G D SSM, which first appeared early in 2003. At the time Minolta was only making film SLRs (its first truly practical digital design, the Maxxum/Dynax 7D, appearing after the merger with Konica in September 2004), so the lens is designed to cover the 35mm full-frame format, although naturally it also works on APS-C digital SLRs. It's therefore a natural companion to the Alpha 850 and 900 DSLRs, providing a real alternative to Canon and Nikon systems towards the top end of the market.