Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Telephoto Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
E Mount cameras .
Sony replaced the older Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
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What type of photography is the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There is only one more lens with the Sony E mount that has the exact same focal and aperture range with the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II, the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G.
Lenses in Sony E Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II is a member of Sony's G series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Sony G Series Lenses in Sony E Mount
Reasons to Buy the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
0.5x
0.26m / 10.2 inch
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Lens Mount
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II is compatible with cameras that have a Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II has a maximum diameter of 82mm and a total length of 149mm when not extended. It weighs 794g / 28.0 oz .
Check the size of the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II when attached to E Mount cameras :
Below, you'll find a scaled side-by-side image comparing the sizes of the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II and the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G , offering a better understanding of their dimensions in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here .
Comparison image of the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II and the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G Size and Weight
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II Size
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II has a filter thread of 72mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II:
You can also check All Sony E Mount Lenses with 72mm Filter Thread Size
Focal Range
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II 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 .
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II Lens Controls
Teleconverter Compatibility
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II is compatible with the Teleconverters below. With the use of these TC/extenders, you can find how the total focal reach and effective aperture of your Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II changes below:
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II Focal Range and Aperture Change with Teleconverter
Weather Sealings
Weather Sealings of the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
The Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Optical Image Stabilization
The Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II also has a Stabilization On/Off switch on the lens body so you don't need to delve into your cameras menu to disable or enable the IS.
Tripod Collar
With a total length of 149mm and a weight of 794g, the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II is a large lens. Fortunately, it comes with a tripod collar which you can use to attach the lens directly to a tripod or monopod instead of attaching the camera. This connection helps to better balance the lens/kit combination.
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II MTF Charts
Below you can find the MTF chart of Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II which would give an idea of the its contrast and resolution from the center to its edges.
MTF Chart of the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Focusing Mechanism of the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Zoom Method
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.
Zoom Lock
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II has a Zoom lock feature which eliminates Zoom creep where focal length of the lens changes with gravity when it's held downwards or upwards.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.5x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.26m . For a non-macro lens, the 0.5x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.
Aperture
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f4 from 70mm all the way to the 200mm .
Focal Length
Max Aperture
Min Aperture
70mm
F4
F22
200mm
F4
F22
Optical Formula
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II's optical formula consists of 19 elements in 13 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
3 ED 1 ED aspherical 1 aspherical 1 AA (advanced aspherical)
Optical Construction of the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Lens Hood
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II comes with a removable petal shaped lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is ALC-SH176 .
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II Lens Hood
What's in the Box of Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II:
Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II Lens (Sony E) Front and Rear Lens Cap Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Recommended Accessories for the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II .
Body Colour
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II is available in White color.
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II Attached to a camera
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II.
Top Alternatives of Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II in Other Lens Mounts
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