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Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS Sony FE Review

Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS

Main Features

  • 70-200mm Focal Range
  • F4.0 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 72mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 840g.
  • Diameter: 80mm
  • Length: 175mm
  • Min Focus Distance:1m
  • Max Magnification:0.13x
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Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G Overview

Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G is an Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Sony E mount cameras.

Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G is a member of Sony's G series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.

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Lens Mount

Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G is compatible with cameras that have Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A7 IV, Sony ZV-E10 and Sony A1.

Focal Range

Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 105 - 300mm.


Weather Sealings

Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G is a weather sealed lens which provides an extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have an effective protection, you have to pair the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G with a weather sealed camera body such as Sony A7 IV, Sony A1 and Sony A7c.

Optical Image Stabilization

Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Zoom Method

Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G features Rotary (internal) zoom method where the length of the lens doesn't change while you are zooming in or out. Even though this design has a size disadvantage in general compare to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.13x and has a minimum focusing distance of 1m. 0.13x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Aperture

Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f4 from 70mm all the way to the 200mm .

Optical Formula

Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G's optical formula consists of 21 elements in 15 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 2 extra-low dispersion glass elements
  • 1 Super ED element
  • 1 aspherical element
  • 2 Advanced Aspherical Elements

Lens Hood

Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G is available in White color.

Popular Comparisons of Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G amongst Camera Decision readers.

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35mm FF 854gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 663gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 1045gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 1500gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
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Pros and Cons of Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS


PROs
Image Stabilization
Weather Sealed
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Tripod Collar
Internal Focusing
Fast and Bright at Tele end
Constant f4 Aperture throughout the range
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
Slow Aperture at Wide end
Pricey
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS Alternatives in Sony E Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II Lens Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
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35mm FF 1045gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS Lens Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
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35mm FF 1480gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD Lens Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD
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35mm FF 815gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sony
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Sony E
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 70-200mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour White
Zoom Method Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock No
Zoom Ratio 2.9X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4.0
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 21
Optical Groups 15
Special Elements 2 extra-low dispersion glass elements, 1 Super ED element, 1 aspherical element, 2 Advanced Aspherical Elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 1m
Max Magnification 0.13X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 840g
Diameter 80mm
Length 175mm
Materials All-metal construction
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 72mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar Yes
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