A Review of the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II Lens

Sony's FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II takes what was already an impressive lens and improves on it to make it even better, making it a desirable option for a lot of photographers and filmmakers looking for a fast and versatile telephoto zoom. This excellent video review takes a look at the new version and the sort of image quality and performance you can expect from it in practice.  

Coming to you from Wes Perry, this awesome video review takes a look at the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens. As a professional-level telephoto zoom lens, the 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II comes with an impressive range of features, including: 

  • 30% lighter than original version for increased portability
  • Two extra-low dispersion elements and two Super ED elements for reduced chromatic aberrations and increased clarity 
  • Nano AR Coating II for reduced flares and ghosting and increased contrast
  • Reduced focus breathing for video work
  • Optical Steady Shot image stabilization with three modes for various applications
  • Four XD linear motors for quick and precise autofocus
  • Focus range limiter for faster autofocus in specific ranges
  • Three customizable focus control buttons
  • Fluorine coating for repelling fingerprints and oil
  • Dust- and moisture-resistance

Check out the video above for Malloch's full thoughts on the lens. 

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Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.

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