Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS

Compact, versatile telephoto zoom for full-frame E-mount

Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Sony
Model SEL70200G

Key Features

OPTICS 15 elements in 21 groups including AA and ED glass
APERTURE Constant f/4 maximum aperture with 9-blade circular diaphragm
AUTOFOCUS Dual linear motor system for fast, quiet AF
STABILIZATION Optical SteadyShot (OSS) image stabilization built-in
MINIMUM FOCUS 1.0m (3.29 ft) minimum focusing distance
FILTER SIZE 72mm front filter thread
CONSTRUCTION Dust and moisture resistant design
ZOOM Internal zoom mechanism keeps lens length constant
FOCUS LIMITER Switch to restrict focus range for faster acquisition
COMPATIBILITY Full-frame E-mount coverage, compatible with 1.4x/2.0x teleconverters
COATING Sony Nano AR coating to reduce flare and ghosting
MOUNT Metal mount with weather-sealed gasket
WEIGHT Approximately 840g (excluding tripod mount)

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✓ Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✓ Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present Internal zoom design
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

How-to Use Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Focal Length 70-200mm
Aperture Range f/4 - f/22
Format Full-Frame E-mount
Elements/Groups 21/15
Diaphragm Blades 9 (Circular)
Min Focus Distance 1.0m (3.29 ft)
Max Magnification 0.13x
Filter Thread 72mm
Stabilization Optical SteadyShot
Focus Motor Dual Linear Motor
Weather Sealing Yes
Dimensions 80 x 175 mm
Weight 840g