Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II Lens Review:
Design and Build: The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens is a top-performing lens with improved features, autofocus, and image quality performance. It is 29% lighter than its predecessor, making it more portable and easier to handle. The lens has a robust build quality, is weather-sealed and has a sleek finish.
Image Quality: The lens produces outstanding image quality with excellent sharpness, color, and contrast. The f/2.8 maximum aperture combined with the 70-200mm zoom range makes it a valuable asset to portrait, event photographers, and photojournalists. The lens has a unique bokeh rendering, creating beautiful out-of-focus backgrounds.
Autofocus: The autofocus system on the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II is fast, accurate, and quiet. It has three focus lock buttons, which allow photographers to lock focus in various positions. The lens also has a linear motor that helps in tracking fast-moving subjects.
Compatibility with 1.4x tc and 2x tc: The lens is compatible with teleconverters, allowing for a maximum focal length of 280mm at f/4. The autofocus performance is still excellent with the 1.4x tc, but it slows down slightly with the 2x tc.
Build Quality: Build like a tank, fully weather sealed. Includes a very reliable autofocus motor and customizable buttons, manages a lot of settings with durable settings switches, and includes a removable foot.
Value: The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II is an expensive lens, with a price tag of $2800 USD. However, it is a highly recommended lens for professional and serious amateur photographers with Sony-based kits. The lens is lightweight compared to its predecessor and is essential for anyone who wants to improve their photography skills.
Compared with 70-200mm lenses of other brands like Nikon, Canon, and older Sony lenses: The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II has no direct competitors on the FE platform. The Tamron 70-180mm F2.8VXD is a similar alternative without lens stabilization or significant features. The Tamron 35-150mm F2-F2.8 VXD combines portions of the traditional 24-70mm and 70-200mm ranges in one lens, closer to the GM in terms of features, build quality and autofocus performance. The 70-200 II lens is also lighter than Canon's RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS.
Rating and Average Price: The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens is an excellent lens, and it deserves a rating of 9/10. The average price of the lens is $2800 USD, which is on the higher side compared to other lenses in this category.
Conclusion: The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens is an outstanding lens with the excellent build quality, image quality, and autofocus performance. It is a valuable asset for portrait, event photographers, and photojournalists. The lens is expensive, but it is worth the investment for professional and serious amateur photographers.
