Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS Full-Frame Lens (2016)
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Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS is a telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount. It covers the full-frame image circle. Introduced by Sony in 2016 as the original G Master lens, it has 32 elements in 18 groups.
Like most zoom lenses, the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS is externally-zooming. Fortunately, Sony has provided a zoom lock that at least stops zoom creep. For incremental weathers, Sony is kind enough to include weather sealing.
As a telephoto zoom lens with a bright maximum aperture, the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS is well suited for sports and portrait photography. Built-in image stabilization makes the lens easier to use handheld, and can be quite valuable for landscape works. Owners will also like the available tripod collar.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 71% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Optically stabilized
- Zoom lock prevents zoom creep
- Weather-sealed
- Comes with a tripod collar
Cons
- Rather heavy
- Not sharper than the F4 lens
What external reviewers found***
External score 83% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Compatible with all Sony E-mount cameras
- Dust and splash protection
- Optical image stabilization
- Two additional aperture blades (11 vs. 9)
- Sharpness at f/2.8 aperture
- Sharpness at 200mm focal length
Cons
- Requires adapter for use on Sony cameras
- No fluorine coating
- Focus breathing
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Specifications
Construction
Aperture Blades
11 blades
Colors
Gray
Form Factor
Telephoto Zoom Lens
Image Size
Full-Frame
Lens Barrel
Focus limiter, Tripod collar
Lens Mount
Sony E-mount
Motor
Ring-type ultrasonic
Optical Formula | Elements
32 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
18 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
One double-side aspherical and one extreme aspherical element + Nano AR coating groups
Dimensions
Filter Diameter
77 mm / 3.03 in
Size | Diameter
88 mm / 3.46 in
Size | Length
200 mm / 7.87 in
Weight
1480 g / 52.30 oz
Function
Angle Of View
34.4° Diagonal | 28.8° Horizontal | 19.5° Vertical (wide) ~ 12.4° Diagonal | 10.3° Horizontal | 6.9° Vertical (tele)
Aperture
f/2.8 ~ f/22
Autofocus
Yes
Focal Length
70 mm ~ 200 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Image Stabilization
Yes
Weather Resistance
Yes
Zoom Type
External zoom (zoom lock available)
Performance
Max Magnification
0.25x
Min Focus Distance
960 mm / 37.80 in
Production
Accessory
Lens Hood: ALC-SH145 (supplied)
Debut
2016-02-03
Model Name
SEL70200GM
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External Reviews
cameralabs[1]
Reviewer score 85%The FE 70-200mm f2.8 G Master is Sony’s professional large aperture telephoto zoom lens for their Alpha mirrorless cameras. The zoom ring turns through 70 degrees and has a 30mm wide rubber surface with a good grip. As you pull focus, you’ll notice quite some focus breathing: the image becomes clearly more magnified at closer focusing distances.
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Pros
- Sharpness at 200mm focal length
- Optical image stabilization
- Dust and splash protection
Cons
- Focus breathing
- No fluorine coating
digitalpicture[2]
Reviewer score 82%As an "FE" lens, the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens is compatible with all Sony E-mount cameras. This lens comes with a 1-year limited warranty. As of review time, direct alternatives to this lens require a lens mount adapter and adapted lenses do not perform as well on Sony cameras.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sharpness at f/2.8 aperture
- Compatible with all Sony E-mount cameras
- Two additional aperture blades (11 vs. 9)
Cons
- Requires adapter for use on Sony cameras
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References
- ^ Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS review. [cameralabs]. https://www.cameralabs.com/sony-fe-70-200mm-f2-8-g-master-oss-review/. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ^ Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS Lens Review. [digitalpicture]. https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Sony-FE-70-200mm-f-2.8-GM-OSS-Lens.aspx. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
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