Product ReviewsSony FE 70-200mm F/4 Zoom lens

A great lens

I bought this lens to compliment my new Sony a6000 and boy am I glad I did. This lens is sharp and the performance is what you would expect from Sony. This lens performs just like any Canon or Nikon lens of the same scale. It's very lightweight and portable and feels really good in the hand. I highly recommend this lens especially for the Mirrorless, and Micro four thirds cameras. It is one of those things where you can't go wrong.

The buttons around the lens barrel allows you to lock exposure and the focus ring is smooth and really easy to use in manual mode. I have really been impressed with Sony cameras and lenses so far although some lenses are a bit overboard with the costs, however, that is for another review. Don't miss out on this lens as this lens will give you a better advantage than using an adapter for your previous Canon or Nikon version. Also note in manual mode Sony has a peak feature that when you shoot manual mode and turn the focus ring on this lens it will automatically digitally zoom in so that you can be sure that the subject is in focus before you take the shot. I would rate this as a must have lens.Read full review...

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Great lens, quality build, sharp images.

I purchased this lens to upgrade the SEL 55-210mm lens that was bundled with my SONY A6000. While I wouldn't trash the SEL 55-210 like other reviewers have, the SEL 70-200mm G f/4.0 OSS is a definite upgrade and should be for the price. Image quality and product build are definitely professional grade. The constant f/4.0 aperture setting also provides a distinct advantage in lower light conditions over the f/4.5-6.3 range of the SEL 55-210. The internal zoom of the SEL 70-200mm and various custom settings also contribute to a lens that should be apart of any professional or serious amateur photographer using Sony E-Mount cameras.

This lens weighs over 2 1/2 times that of the smaller cousin, a factor that should be considered for those who like to travel light. I use this lens primarily for exterior projects requiring a zoom lens along with the FE 28-70mm. I also find it useful for landscape projects when not using the amazing SEL 10-18mm wide-angle lens. I will keep the lighter SEL 55-210mm lens for times when I need to pack light and difference in quality is not a factor.Read full review...

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Very nice lens with great features!

I have really enjoyed having this lens. I'm using it with the Sony A7rii, and it makes for great images and video.

Pros:
Well Built - solid construction
It works flawlessly with the Sony A7rii's auto-focus technology in both photo and video modes
Beautiful bokeh
Great portrait lens
Very similar feel to the Canon 70-200mm f4L IS USM

Cons:
The focus ring can be less than responsive when using manual focus. Making fine adjustments takes a little more effort.
Unlike the Canon L series lenses, it doesn't have physical focus marks, so pulling a manual focus without looking at the screen is impossible.

Overall it is a great lens, and should be in your arsenal if you're a serious photographer looking at going to the Sony Alpha line.Read full review...

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It ain't cheap, but it is a great lens.

I am not an photo equipment expert and I can truthfully say that I have never spent over $1,000 on a camera lens and I did have serious misgivings about spending so much money. I have used this lens for a few outings now and IMHO it is an excellent lens. Construction is extraordinary, as is operation of the zoom and focus rings, sharp focus, great bokeh, both manual and auto focus are great, as is stabilization and there appears to be no softness at full or minimum zoom and no vignetteing as far as I can see. The lens hood is really nice as well. My major concern was the weight of the lens and the potential for it negatively impacting the mount on my Sony A7. The lens marries perfectly to the camera and so far no worries. I use a Gariz hand strap and admit that I cradle the lens in the palm of my hand as I carry the camera. One of the questions above asked if it was 'a good value' and my only hesitation was rating it a 'yes' was simply due to the extraordinary cost. But, if you can get by the expense, get this lens as it is truly exceptional. Read full review...

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A Really Great Lens

She's a biggish baby but incredibly sharp, excellent contrast and no CA, even when shooting into the sun. The FE 70-200 has both internal focusing and zooming - thank you Sony for finally matching what your competitors offer. Considering that 200mm is 7.87 inches the lens isn't that much longer. To save weight and bulk the majority of the time I take the tripod ring off. I work with the A7rii which has built-in 5 axis IS. Out of curiosity I turned the body IS off and just used the lens's and I can tell you that yes, the lens has great IS and I was able to sharply shoot at 1/15 at 200mm. Pricing is fair for a lens with these specs - right in line with its competitors. I know why it is painted white but that doesn't mean I like a white lens.Read full review...

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Exceptional lens for a keen price

There is an f2.8 and an f4 version of this lens. There is a stop of difference. It will cost you $1000 to get back to 2.8.

Because it's a 70-200mm, I don't expect to be shooting in lightless, enclosed spaces as I do with my 24-70mm f2.8, so going with the f4 is fine.

These days, with the expanded range of noiseless ISO's, compensate for the lost stop by increasing your ISO instead. You can shoot clean at 3200 and pretty much up to 5000, thus making the stop difference a very small issue.

This lens is considerably lighter than the 2.8, so you won't be using it to increase muscle mass, but carrying it around for punched-in close-ups is not unlike carrying the 24-70mm 2.8 for weight. It's not a problem unless you're a terrible cry-baby.

Images are very clean, a UV is recommended for lens protection (I went with a B+W), and auto-focusing is swift. The design and build is super-pro, lens bag is thick and firm, and bokeh is attractive, even from corner to corner.

I'm not capable of forensically examining the pixels or obsessively measuring edge focus. Having just tinkered with and refined a number of RAW images with my ON1 PHOTO RAW program, I'm very happy with this purchase.

Surely the 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 will be next for consideration. My ongoing work interviewing entertainment-related subjects necessitates a broad range of focal perspectives.Read full review...

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Really a good lens, I'm very impressed

I own an extensive Canon system with several top end tele's, but needed a travel camera to a third world country that was much smaller and less attention getting. I opted for the sony A6000 after using olympus and panny m43 systems. The problem was, there will be some wildlife opportunities and a needed a good tele. Tried the 55-210mm and it's simply terrible! Picked up this 70-200mm OSS and did some critical comparisons against my 70-200mm 2.8L IS II and 70-300mm L IS Canons with the metabones adapter. At 200mm, the sony hangs right with the 70-200mm 2.8 II and beats the 70-300mm L. at 70mm, the canon 70-200mm wins the day, but I was very impressed that the sony could be comparable to the best zoom I've ever owned (the canon 70-200mm 2.8L IS II). I didn't compare it to my longer IS II tele's but they were never a consideration to bring anyway. Now, I have to cover her with gaffer tape or a lens coat to make her seem less expensive and obvious. It's a great lens, and will AF track unlike using a canon lens with the metabones (single shot only, and slow).Read full review...

Sharp as a tack!

I'm really pleased with the build on the 70-200mm f/4 G Lens! Optically it's gorgeous and well worth the money. Not too heavy, because it feels balanced with the camera body. I'm shooting on a A7R, and it's feeling in tune with all the features, Optical Stability/ auto Focusing/ and color! I highly recommend this Lenses for an all round portrait lens, and landscape lens. It's versatile when you need it to be!Read full review...

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Beautiful lens

I am using this lens with my Sony A6300. I've replaced my Sony 18-200mm. I was hesitant to get this lens because of the size, but after taking some photos with it, I was sold. After comparing photographs taken with the two lenses, I was astounded at the difference in the quality of the photos, especially at longer focal lengths. All those pictures that I was just a little bit dissatisfied would have look perfect with this lens.Read full review...

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AMAZING LENS!

Was hoping Sony would come out with a 2.8 version of this lens but since they have not intention anytime soon, I purchased this one.....and I must say, GREAT MOVE! The lens is tack sharp at f4 and the bokeh is just right and coupled with my Sony A7R ii the focusing is blazing fast. If you've been thinking of buying this lens,I would take the plunge, it is a fabulous lens with great optics and built like a tank.Read full review...

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