Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS

Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS - Review / Test Report

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...

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

For this Sony FE 4/0-200 G OSS Review I used the lens for more than a year. Many full resolution samples from the real world and technical analysis.

Review of the Sony 70-200mm f/4 OSS lens for FE mount

Looking for a Sony 70-200mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Contents1Construction and Handling2Autofocus and Image Stabilization3Image Quality4Distortion, Flare and Vignetting5Conclusion6Image SamplesToday I’m taking a look at one of the first FE lenses released for the system, the FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS.  Until the recent announcement of the new G Master 70-200mm f/2.8, this lens was the only option for a native telephoto zoom lens...