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Sony FE 70–200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
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Sony FE 70–200mm F2.8 GM OSS II · Photo source

Sony

FE 70–200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Released November 2021

A full-frame E-mount telephoto zoom with a constant F2.8 aperture, optical stabilisation and internal zooming.

Model history · 2 models, 2016–2021
  1. 2016FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSSCompare
  2. 2021FE 70–200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Mount
Sony E
Focal length
70–200 mm
Max aperture
f/2.8
Stabilisation
Yes
Weight
1,045 g

What reviewers say

Both praise sharp results throughout the zoom range, fast quiet autofocus and substantially lighter handling. OpticalLimits finds effective stabilisation but some distorted background highlights and raw-file shading; Cameralabs values reduced focus breathing and notes the tripod collar lacks indexed rotation. OpticalLimits also criticises the high price.

From cameralabs.com, cameralabs.com and opticallimits.com

Specifications

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Optics

Lens type
Zoom
Focal length
70–200 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Optical construction
17 elements in 14 groups
Special elements
One XA and one other aspherical element; two ED, two Super ED and one ED aspherical element
Coatings
Nano AR Coating II; fluorine front-element coating
Diaphragm
11 rounded blades
Angle of view
34°–12°30′ full frame; 23°–8° APS-C

Mount and compatibility

Mounts
Sony E
Image circle
Full frame
Image circle detail
Full-frame coverage; 105–300 mm equivalent field of view on APS-C
Teleconverter support
SEL14TC gives 98–280 mm F4; SEL20TC gives 140–400 mm F5.6

Focus and stabilisation

Autofocus
Yes
Minimum focus distance
0.4 m
Maximum magnification
0.3×
Optical stabilisation
Yes
Autofocus detail
Four XD linear motors; floating focus; Linear Response MF and full-time DMF
Focus distance detail
Minimum focus 0.40 m at 70 mm or 0.82 m at 200 mm
Stabilisation detail
Optical SteadyShot with standard, panning and irregular-movement modes; Sony publishes no stop rating. OpticalLimits estimates approximately four stops in its test.
Video features
Reduced focus breathing; Cameralabs finds little over typical pulls but some over the full focus range, while OpticalLimits calls breathing moderate

Design

Dust and moisture resistant
Yes
Filter diameter
77 mm
Maximum diameter
88 mm
Length
200 mm
Weight
1,045 g
Controls
Aperture ring, click on/off and iris-lock switches, three focus-hold buttons, AF/MF and full-time DMF switches, focus limiter and three stabilisation modes
Zoom design
Internal zoom; barrel does not extend
Weather resistance
Dust- and moisture-resistant design; not guaranteed completely dust- or moisture-proof
Weight detail
Approximately 1045 g excluding tripod mount; separately supplied hood and caps excluded
Tripod mount
Removable tripod mount with rotating collar; Cameralabs notes no indexed rotation detents
Lens hood
ALC-SH167 round bayonet hood; OpticalLimits incorrectly describes it as petal-shaped
In the box
ALC-SH167 hood, ALC-F77S front cap, ALC-R1EM rear cap, soft case and tripod mount
Release detail
Sony UK announced on 13 October 2021 with November 2021 UK/European availability. US availability was later. Cameralabs reports the original version remained on sale alongside II; no replacement link is inferred.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Constant F2.8 aperture
  • Optical stabilisation with three operating modes
  • Compatible with 1.4× and 2× teleconverters

Cons

  • 1045 g without tripod mount
  • 200 mm length even at the wide end

Closest rivals

Model
MountFocal lengthMax apertureStabilisationWeightReleased
SonyFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
Sony E70–200 mmf/2.8Yes1,480 gSept 2016
SonyFE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
Sony E70–200 mmf/4Yes794 gJul 2023
SonyFE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Sony E70–200 mmf/4Yes840 gMar 2014

Previous model: FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS.

Sources

  1. sony.co.uk/electronics/support/lenses-e-mount-lenses/sel70200gm2/specifications
  2. sony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-continues-to-redefine-excellence-in-imaging-with-th…
  3. opticallimits.com/sony/sony-fe-70-200mm-f-2-8-gm-oss-ii-review
  4. cameralabs.com/sony-fe-70-200mm-f2-8-g-master-ii-review
  5. sony.eu/presscentre/sony-celebrates-eight-wins-at-2022-eisa-awards-including-fu…

Photo: sony.jp

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