Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS Full-Frame Lens (2013)
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Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS is a telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount. It covers the full-frame image circle. Introduced by Sony in 2013, it has 21 elements in 15 groups.
Photographers will be pleased by the fact that the lens is internally-zooming, meaning that the barrel does not extend when the focal length is changed. This helps balance and weather sealing; it is also great for long-term durability, as there is less chance for moisture and dirt to get in. The entire lens is crafted out of metal, which imparts a level of tactile sense of quality. For incremental weathers, Sony is kind enough to include weather sealing.
As a telephoto zoom lens, the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS is well suited for landscape and portrait photography, though its relatively dark maximum aperture limits its performance for indoor sports. 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
- Internal zoom
- Weather-sealed
- Comes with a tripod collar
- Very sharp
Cons
- Dark maximum aperture
- Not the most solidly built
What external reviewers found***
External score 76% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Compatible with all Sony E-mount cameras
- Sharpness at f/4
- 1-year limited warranty
Cons
- No lens mount adapter
- No tripod ring
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Specifications
Construction
Aperture Blades
9 blades
Colors
Black
Form Factor
Telephoto Zoom Lens
Image Size
Full-Frame
Lens Barrel
Tripod collar
Lens Mount
Sony E-mount
Material
All-metal construction
Motor
Stepper motor
Optical Formula | Elements
21 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
15 groups
Dimensions
Filter Diameter
72 mm / 2.83 in
Size | Diameter
80 mm / 3.15 in
Size | Length
175 mm / 6.89 in
Weight
840 g / 29.68 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/4 ~ f/22–36
Autofocus
Yes
Focal Length
70 mm ~ 200 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Image Stabilization
Yes
Weather Resistance
Yes
Zoom Type
Internal zoom
Performance
Max Magnification
0.13x
Min Focus Distance
1000 mm / 39.37 in
Production
Accessory
Lens hood included
Debut
2013-10-16
Model Name
SEL70200G
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Reviewer score 76%As an "FE" lens, the Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS Lens is compatible with all Sony E-mount cameras. As of review time, direct alternatives to this lens require a lens mount adapter. The f/2.8 lens offers twice as much light at max aperture (with more significant background blur potential)
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Pros
- Sharpness at f/4
- Compatible with all Sony E-mount cameras
- 1-year limited warranty
Cons
- No lens mount adapter
- No tripod ring
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References
- ^ Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS Lens Review. [digitalpicture]. https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Sony-FE-70-200mm-f-4-G-OSS-Lens.aspx. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
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