Lens Details
Sony
FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS
$1,499~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: March 20, 2014
Highlights
- A full-frame 70-200mm f/4 zoom for Sony E — suited to sports, wildlife and distant subjects.
- The 200mm reach pulls distant subjects closer with strong background compression.
- Weather-sealed against dust and moisture, optical stabilization for sharper handheld shots, and it is moderately sized at 840g.
Who it's for
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS is a 70-200mm f/4 zoom lens — a telephoto option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Wildlife, sports and distant subjects — reach to 200mm.
- ✓Handheld stills and video — optical stabilisation smooths shake.
- ✓Outdoor and travel use — a weather-sealed build.
Keep in mind
- !Aperture tops out at f/4 — less low-light headroom and background blur than faster lenses.
70-200mm
Focal Length
f/4
Max Aperture
Full-Frame
Coverage
○
Stabilized
840g
Weight
72mm
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Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 70-200mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 21 |
| Optical Groups | 15 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Angle of View | 34° – 12° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − |
Focus
| Autofocus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | DDSSM |
| Focus Limiter | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 110 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.13x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $1,499 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 72mm |
| Diameter | 80mm |
| Length | 175mm |
| Weight | 840g (1.85 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Yes |
