Sony FE FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II
The constant f/2.8 aperture, class-leading 37.8-inch minimum focus distance, and 0.25x magnification distinguish this telephoto, with XA and ED elements plus Nano AR Coating ensuring high resolution and flare suppression. Weighing just 797 grams, it’s exceptionally portable for an f/2.8 zoom, and its parfocal design with minimal focus breathing serves video shooters reliably. This lens is best for event and portrait photographers and videographers who need fast, precise autofocus and robust weather sealing, though travel photographers may find its size limiting.
About This Lens
The constant f/2.8 aperture, class-leading 37.8-inch minimum focus distance, and 0.25x magnification distinguish this telephoto, with XA and ED elements plus Nano AR Coating ensuring high resolution and flare suppression. Weighing just 797 grams, it’s exceptionally portable for an f/2.8 zoom, and its parfocal design with minimal focus breathing serves video shooters reliably. This lens is best for event and portrait photographers and videographers who need fast, precise autofocus and robust weather sealing, though travel photographers may find its size limiting.
- Focal length 70-200mm
- Max aperture 22
- Mount Sony E
- Stabilization
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 794
- Af type Autofocus
- Lens type zoom
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 |
| Focal Length Max | 200 |
| Elements | 19 |
| Groups | 13 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Nano AR Coating II |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.8 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 72 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 260 |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony FE FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Canon L RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 70-200mm | 16-300mm | 15-35mm | 28-200mm | 28-400mm | 20mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/4 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Canon RF | L-Mount | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 794 | 1089 | 840 | 413 | 726 | 247 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA | Nano USM | Autofocus | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony FE FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II | 53.3 | 23.4 | 47 | 49.2 | 88.8 | 20.6 | 79.7 | 89.6 | 79.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 53.3 | 94.4 | 33.8 | 84.5 | 98.9 | 94.5 | 99.7 | 89.6 | 99.1 |
| Canon L RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM Compare | 94.1 | 80.1 | 43.8 | 70.1 | 90.3 | 77.6 | 76.6 | 89.6 | 96.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 53.3 | 70.1 | 73.8 | 87.5 | 91.4 | 63.3 | 95.9 | 89.6 | 99.5 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86 | 70.1 | 52 | 80.2 | 96.9 | 63.3 | 98.9 | 74.9 | 98.3 |
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO Compare | 53.3 | 94.4 | 86.6 | 95.5 | 82 | 94.5 | 34.4 | 89.6 | 79.6 |
