Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens

Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS G Master Telephoto Zoom Lens Summary

With the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens users gain access to outstanding optical quality with G Master resolution a circular 11-blade aperture and Built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilisation. Being the longest zoom in Sony’s holy trinity of lenses which includes the ultra wide-angle 16-35mm f/2.8 GM and standard zoom 24-70mm f/2.8 GM this telephoto is as versatile as it is sharp. The focus range spans subjects as diverse as portraits and fashion to landscapes and product photography with virtually anything in between. Wildlife and sports photographers will also add this telephoto to their kit bags thanks to its zoom versatility.

Focus is aptly dealt with by a powerful RDSSM (Ring Drive Super Sonic wave Motor) found in premium Sony lenses with hand holding supported by the bright constant f/2.8 aperture and 5-axis image stabilisation even when panning. A series of special glass elements provide refined results for stills and video with focus breathing being well suppressed when capturing movies. To extend the lens without opting for the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM lens users can add both the Sony 1.4x teleconverter and 2.0x teleconverter if required.

Key features

• XA Super ED and ED glass components
• Sony Nano AR coated
• Sony's first floating focusing system in a zoom lens
• Minimum focusing distance of 0.96m 
• Super Sonic Motor and dual linear motors
• Optical SteadyShot image stabilisation
• Rotating tripod mount
• Dust and moisture-resistant and fluorine-coated front lens
• Focus hold button and focal range limiter

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Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens features in detail

The Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM telephoto zoom lens delivers outstanding clarity due to its 3 advanced lens elements including XA Super ED and ED glass components and its Sony Nano AR coating. For the first time in a Sony zoom lens it uses a floating focusing system that allows for a minimum focusing distance of just 0.96 metres and guarantees that autofocusing is optimised for video and still capture.

It features a Super Sonic Motor (SSM) and dual linear motors which move its large lens elements quickly for accurate focusing and it has built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilisation which allows for sharp image capture at all focal lengths.

The FE 70-200 mm has a rotating tripod mount for quick removal from a tripod and is both dust and moisture-resistant and fluorine-coated. It also has a focal range limiter as well as a focus hold button.

Fast AF optimised for stills and video

Two heavy focus groups are rapidly and precisely positioned by separate actuators:

A powerful ring SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) actuator for the front group and a double linear motor actuator for the rear group. Improved positioning precision works with real-time feedback from multiple position sensors to allow the body's AF system to operate at full capacity.

Further refinements for spot-on movie AF

The focusing system's double linear motor takes on the vital role of providing ‘wobbling’ actuation for the AF contrast detection system when shooting video. An optical design that effectively minimises focus breathing plus quiet mechanical operation further adds to focusing performance that is ideal for movies as well as stills.

11 blades for luscious bokeh

Sony's circular aperture design has traditionally employed up to 9 blades but this lens incorporates an 11-blade circular aperture that takes bokeh quality to new levels of smooth beauty with natural looking highlights

High reliability in harsh conditions

A sealed dust and moisture resistant design and fluorine front element coating provide extra protection to ensure reliable operation in challenging environments

what else is included in the box?

• ALC-Sh245 hood
• ALC-F77S lens rear cap
• ALC-R1EM lens rear cap
• Case
• Tripod mount

Optional accessories

• Tiffen 77mm Variable ND filter - ideal for recording movies and capturing long exposure images
• Hoya 77mm Ultra Pro Circular Polariser - this filter can be used outdoors to reduce the effect of wet and reflective surfaces whilst also enhancing blue skies
• Hoya 77mm Ultra Pro UV Filter - protect the expensive front lens element and enhance images by reducing the blues apparent in UV light

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens Specifications

If you want the very latest model of this lens we now have the mark II Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM lens here which you can compare to the original.