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...

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

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

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.

Extremely sharp; Constant f/2.8 aperture; Includes tripod collar

Expensive; Big and heavy; Noticeable distortion

The price tag reflects the build quality and performance of Sony's fast 70-200mm f/2.8 G lens. Compatible with APS-C format and 35mm sized sensor cameras, it covers a focal length range of 105-300mm with the former.

its the best 70-200 f2.8 lens ever and the only option for e mount anyways. its a little expensive though

After investing into the sony e mount range, this lens was my next step. My wife covers me in shooting the 24-70 nikon, and she wishes to stick with it. This lens creates the best images from a 70-200 lens I have ever seen.

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)($2,499.00 at Amazon) 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. If you can't justify its price, Sony also sells as slower, but longer zooming, 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6($2,499.00 at Amazon) for around $900. The lens features a light gray finish, with black focus and zoom rings. It's big, measuring 7.75 by 3.5 inches (HD), and heavy at just under 3 pounds. There is a tripod collar, which lets you mount the lens directly to a tripod or monopod. This provides better weight distribution and balance, lessening stress on your camera's lens mount. There are a number of switches on the lens—one to toggle auto and manual focus, one to let the camera control Direct Manual Focus or to engage it full time, and one to choose a limited focus range (3 meters to infinity) or to let the camer...

The Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 Telephoto Zoom Lens is extremely sharp at every focal length, but costs more than most cameras.

Extremely sharp; Constant f/2.8 aperture; Includes tripod collar

Expensive; Big and heavy; Noticeable distortion

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.

I have only just briefly tested this lens at various focal lenghts and f stops on the Sony A7 III. What can I say The lens performs at all tested focal lenghts (70, 100, 135 160 and 200mm) and at the tested f-stop 2.8 - 5.6 really excellent!

excellent optical performance fast AF solid built

weight price

The Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 G Master is a professional telephoto zoom lens for Sony's Alpha mirrorless cameras. Announced in February 2016 with the FE 24-70mm f2.8 GM and FE 85mm f1.4 GM, they launched Sony's flagship G Master lens brand that aims to deliver the highest resolution and best-looking...

For a great many photographers, professional and amateur-alike, a 70-200mm lens represents the longest focal length f/2.8 aperture lens they can afford. But thankfully, the versatility afforded by a 70-200mm f/2.8 stabilized lens is immense.