Sony AF 70-200mm F2.8 G
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12 years ago
Great Lens
I was tossing up between this lens and the Sigma and Tamron lenses. This is definitely the more expensive of the three but its quality is beyond compare. Sharp images and quick, accurate focusing.
13 years ago
Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 Telephoto Zoom Lens
If you're an event shooter with a Sony camera system, it's likely that the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 Telephoto Zoom Lens ($1,999.99 direct) is a lens that is essential to your kit. It retains a maximum f/2.8 aperture throughout its zoom range, and is quite sharp.
Pros:
- Extremely sharp
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- Includes tripod collar
Cons:
- Expensive
- Big and heavy
- Noticeable distortion
13 years ago
Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G SAL-70200G
Image Quality: This is truly the best 70-200 lens on the market. The images that it produces are worthy of the G moniker in every way. I couple it to the A700 and focus is fast and accurate. Images are sharp across the entire f range and focal length.
Pros:
- Amazing images
- Wonderful bokeh
- Top-notch constrution quality
- Fast focus
Cons:
- Expensive
- Heavy
- Hard to find in Canada
- Attracts attention
13 years ago
Incredible lens
Hoard all your nickels, dimes, and quarters. Do everything necessary to get this lens. You simply get what you pay for and this lens is worth the expense. The first picture I snapped with this lens on my a77 made my jaw hit the ground.
Pros:
- Sharp image
- great contrast
- beautiful bokeh
Cons:
- NONE
13 years ago
The 70-200mm f/2.8 lens is very popular, thanks to its speed and versatility, but is the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G worth spending your money on? The Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G is available only for Sony DSLRs.
14 years ago
Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G SAL-70200G review by slawrencephoto
I would recommend this lens to anyone. I traded my 70-300G for this lens and although I miss the extra 100mm the image quality more than makes up for it.
Pros:
- IQ
- Sharp
- Build Quality
Cons:
- Weight
14 years ago
A built-in lens motor for faster automatic focusing with high torque at low speed, quick start/stop response, and quiet, smooth operation.
16 years ago
The Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G is without doubt an excellent lens. Don't be fooled by the fact that it's based on a 7-year old Minolta design - it's at least a match for the more recent third party options from Tamron and Sigma, and only just outperformed by Nikon's very latest (and pricey) 70-200mm F2.8...
Pros:
- Excellent image quality on full frame
- very good on APS-C
- Superb build quality
- Fast
- silent autofocus with manual override
- Well-placed AF stop buttons
Cons:
- A bit soft wide open at the telephoto end on APS-C
- No dust or moisture sealing (which we'd expect in a 'Pro' level lens
- Slightly suspect image quality at closest focus (very soft indeed at F2.8
- Extremely expensive compared to third party alternatives
16 years ago
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G review
Sony's 70-200mm F2.8 G may be based on a 2003 Minolta design, but it's still the best fast telezoom available for Alpha mount users. However it's very pricey in comparison to the Sigma and Tamron alternatives, which are almost as good.
Pros:
- Professionals and advanced amateurs looking for high optical performance from a telephoto zoom
Cons:
- Applications which favor portability and convenience over all-out image quality
16 years ago
Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G
This is the sort of lens that you whip out (or perhaps the more apt term is lug out) when you want to make a statement. Its focal length covers a generous reach from a more standard 70mm through to a telephoto 200mm and weighing in at 1.34kg it's certainly likely to cause a large protrusion in your...
Pros:
- Excellent build quality
- Fast maximum aperture
Cons:
- Incredibly heavy
- Incredibly expensive meaning it's really only suited to full-frame Sony dSLRs
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