Name: FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS
Brand: Sony
SKU: 403
Rating: 4.0 (4 reviews)

Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS - Pros & Cons

great for landscape images Build and handling
between size
weight and portability
fast and quiet
well-built and fit the lens well
Landscapes are crisp and vivid
The focusing ring is extremely smooth and offers just the right level of resistance
It has a nice feel and it s very smooth to turn
Sharpness across the frame is excellent throughout the zoom range
rings are made of textured rubber and have a very nice feel
Sony 4/70-200 G is well balanced
FE 4/70-200 is a much better lens optically as well as handling wise
Flare Resistance The flare resistance is quite good
sharpness is very good
to the wide zoom range and quick AF
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It is wide enough
well textured and offers a pleasant resistance
It is built well and its AF is very quick
Manual Focus The focusing ring feels nice
compact and lightweight design
the lens flare is very well controlled
affordable
compact and lightweight
smaller
faster
and lighter
are well-constructed
nicely damped and very smooth to turn
It worked well for portrait and sports
compact and comfortable shooting experience
high-grade construction and superior optical quality
contrast is usually preserved across the frame reasonably well
the lens is usually able to track focus reasonably well
it s extremely well executed
solid
compact
and packs an impressive punch
faster and more accurate at focusing

no mirrorless bonus with respect to size and weight
Compact Flash memory card
There are no hard stops at either end of the range
Pincushion also affects the lens at 200mm
the lens doesn't have a larger f/2
it is difficult to find fault with the lens
vignetting is quite harsh at the edges
the distortion can be removed with a single click
short flange distance are lost once you get into the telephoto range
Sony FE 70-200 f/4 is NOT a good deal
lack a macro lense
only 5% or so were out of focus
the lens is a tad too expensive
The corners are not sharp at f/4
used manual focus much with this lens
lack of edge sharpness when zoomed out to 200mm
magenta/green chromatic aberration that is strongest at the edges
no rubberized gasket around the lens mount
there are no focus distance markings or window on this lens
focusing or zooming does not rotate the front lens element
shows corners that are two-thirds of a stop darker than the center
Focusing will not rotate any attached 72mm front filters
has Sony been able to make any real savings in weight
Vignetting is lower in the Nikkor only at shorter focal lengths
blobs are extremely difficult and sometimes impossible to correct in post
Sony has to cut the price in half
spherical aberrations are not equally corrected for all wavelengths in visible light
pretty bulky and hard to store when not in use
lacks image stabilization and is an older design

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Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS - Full Specifications

Lens type	Telephoto
Lens mount	Sony A

Aperture max	4
Aperture min	22-36
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	9

Construction	Zoom
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Internal

Weight	29.63 oz
Diameter	3.15 in
Length	6.89 in
Filter size	2.83 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	70 - 200
Maximum magnification	0.13 x
Optical SteadyShot	yes

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	STP
Full-time Manual focusing	no
Closest focusing distance	1
Distance scale	no
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

Colour of product	Black,White
Body materials	Metal
Zoom lock	no
Tripod collar	yes
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	yes

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Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS Sony - Editorial Reviews (12)

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Based on 12 reviews

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Published: 18.08.2015

Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS Review | Photography Blog

4.5

The Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS is a high-end telephoto zoom lens for the Sony Alpha full-frame compact system camera range. Read our Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS review to find out if this lens is an essential purchase for Sony Alpha full-frame owners...

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Published: 14.08.2014

Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS review

4.5

Is the FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS, the first telephoto zoom for Sony’s Alpha 7 full-frame cameras, a worthy addition to the range? Richard Sibley finds out

phillipreeve.net

Published: 17.09.2017

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Published: 16.10.2013

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PCMAG

Published: 31.07.2014

Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS Review

4.0

The Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS is a sharp zoom lens for Sony's full-frame mirrorless system, although it doesn't deliver the f/2.8 aperture that many photographers desire.

Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS lens review: Classy contender

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Published: 04.04.2014

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One of the four lenses announced at the time of the introduction of the Sony A7 and A7R, this high-grade G-series telephoto zoom looks like a promising addition to the range. Read on to find out how well it performs on the 36-Mpix Sony A7R.

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Published: 04.09.2014

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4.0

Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS Our Long-Term Review of the Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS Lens

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Published: 14.04.2021

Our Long-Term Review of the Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS Lens

Hands down, the best zoom lens you can get for the Sony mirrorless system is the 70-200mm f/4 G lens. I’ve been using it professionally for over three yearsm and it lives up to its reputation. Let me tell you why. First, I’m going to talk through focal length, build quality, and lens features. I’ll also compare the f/4 to the f/2.8. Finally, I’ll dissect some of the reported problems or downsides with the lens and whether or not they’ll apply to you.

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The versatile 70-200mm lens is a staple in the working photographer’s arsenal because it excels across a wide variety of scenarios ranging from portraits to landscapes and even sports. Sony’s first take on this proven formula for the FE system is a stunner and will surely impress veterans and newcomers alike.

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Published: 04.03.2016

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