Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II

The ultimate lightweight professional telephoto zoom lens

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94/100
LENS SCORE
Features 19
Performance 20
Durability 19
Price 16
Usability 20
Brand Sony
Model SEL70200GM2

Key Features

OPTICS 17 elements in 14 groups with XA, Super ED, and ED glass elements
AUTOFOCUS Four XD Linear Motors for fast, precise, and quiet AF
STABILIZATION Optical SteadyShot (OSS) with three distinct modes
APERTURE 11-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh
DESIGN Lightweight construction weighing only 1045g
CLOSE FOCUS Minimum focus distance of 0.4m at 70mm
TELECONVERTER Compatible with Sony 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters
COATING Nano AR Coating II to suppress flare and ghosting
WEATHER SEALING Dust and moisture resistant design for harsh environments
CONTROL Independent rings for focus, zoom, and aperture
FOCUS LIMITER Full-range and infinity-to-3m focus limiter switch
L-FN BUTTONS Three customizable focus hold buttons
ZOOM Internal zoom mechanism for consistent balance

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus ring
Zoom Ring ✓ Present Internal zoom
Aperture Ring ✓ Present De-clickable
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present OSS On/Off
Focus Limiter Switch ✓ Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✓ Present 3 buttons
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present Internal zoom design
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present 3 modes
Weather Sealing ✓ Present Dust and moisture resistant

How-to Use Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Mount Sony E-mount
Focal Length 70-200mm
Max Aperture f/2.8
Min Aperture f/22
Elements/Groups 17/14
Min Focus Distance 0.4m (1.32 ft)
Max Magnification 0.3x
Filter Thread 77mm
Aperture Blades 11 (circular)
Stabilization Optical SteadyShot
Weight 1045g
Dimensions 83 x 200 mm