Sony Expands the Range of Shooting Possibilities with introduction of the FE 70-200MM F4 Macro G OSS II Lens™ offering Supreme Image Quality and AF Performance

“FE 70-200MM F4 Macro G OSS II” telephoto zoom lens with compact and light-weight design.

World’s first^[1] half-macro capturing with a most magnification of 0.5x all through the zoom vary

12^th July 2023, Sony introduces the telephoto zoom lens “FE 70-200MM F4 Macro G OSS II” (product identify SEL70200G2) that covers focal lengths from 70mm to 200mm with an F4 most aperture, suitable with 35mm full-frame α™ (Alpha™) E-mount sequence.

The FE 70-200MM F4 Macro G OSS II is a compact, light-weight telephoto zoom lens that can be utilized in a variety of conditions. Not solely does the FE 70-200MM F4 Macro G OSS II comprise excellent high-speed and high-performance AF which can be distinctive to G lenses, that is the world’s first¹ zoom lens to supply half macro functionality all through the zoom vary, with a most magnification of 0.5x[2] all through. In addition, with a teleconverter (bought individually[3]), super-telephoto capturing as much as 400mm and life-size 1:1 magnification macro capturing all through the whole zoom vary is feasible[4].

This launch marks Sony’s 50^th full-frame E-mount lens[5]. Since the very first lens, Sony has remained dedicated to supporting the inventive actions of photographers and videographers by bringing collectively the newest applied sciences and increasing the E-mount lineup that covers each full-frame and APS-C dimension codecs.

A compact and light-weight mannequin succesful of wonderful capturing from distant to close-up, and suitable with a teleconverter

With a complete size of 149mm and a weight of roughly 794g (excluding tripod mount), the FE 70-200MM F4 Macro G OSS II is zoom lens can be utilized for a variety of functions, together with sports activities scenes, landscapes, wild birds, and even macro pictures.

Shooting from 70mm to 200mm, the lens additionally allows the world’s first¹ half-macro capturing², with a most magnification of 0.5x all through the zoom vary. The superior aspherical lenses contribute to uniformly wonderful corner-to-corner decision and distinction. In addition, ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass suppresses chromatic aberration.

It additionally helps a high-performance teleconverter[6] (bought individually³). With a super-telephoto of as much as 400 mm (equal to 600 mm when utilizing with an APS-C digicam)⁴, you may seize distant topics in a bigger dimension, alongside with stunning bokeh. When the SEL20TC is connected, it’s potential to take macro pictures at as much as 1:1 over the whole zoom vary.

Fast autofocus and wonderful video recording efficiency

Sony’s distinctive XD (excessive dynamic) linear motor will increase the autofocus pace by as much as 20%[7]. Tracking efficiency for shifting objects has additionally improved roughly twice as a lot in comparison with the earlier mannequin⁷, so it continues to trace the goal topic with excessive accuracy. Whilst focus monitoring efficiency throughout zooming has additionally been significantly improved[8]. When paired with the flagship α1 physique, it’s potential to shoot high-speed bursts at as much as 30 frames per second.

In addition, a brand new MODE3[9] setting of SteadyShot has been added that optimises the digicam shake correction algorithm, emphasising framing stability when capturing shifting topics. By combining with a suitable digicam physique, you may extra successfully compensate for digicam shake and shoot steady films.

Intuitive operability and excessive reliability for protected use in harsh capturing surroundings

The FE 70-200MM F4 Macro G OSS II gives intuitive and safe operability that helps the photographers and videographers. In addition to a spotlight vary limiter and a full-time DMF swap that immediately switches from AF to MF (guide focus), the removable tripod mount included in the field gives a way of stability throughout super-telephoto and macro capturing.

In addition, the entrance lens factor includes a fluorine coating, which makes it straightforward to take away fingerprints, mud, oil, and different contaminants from the lens floor. The mud and moisture resistant design gives additional reliability for outside use in difficult situations[10] and expands the freedom of capturing.

Pricing and Availability 

The new FE 70-200MM F4 Macro G OSS II shall be obtainable by the finish of July for roughly 2,000€. It shall be bought at a range of Sony’s authorised sellers all through Europe. 

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[2] When utilizing a 35mm Full-frame sensor digicam. In the case of utilizing an APS-C sensor digicam, 0.75x equal magnification all through the zoom vary in the 35mm format.

[3] 1.4x Teleconverter Lens “SEL14TC” and 2.0x Teleconverter Lens “SEL20TC”

[4] With “SEL20TC”

[5] As of July 2023 product announcement.

[6] Maximum aperture with the 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters is F5.6 and F8, respectively.

[7] Compared to SEL70200G, Sony’s check situations

[8] Compared to SEL70200G, when capturing stills, Sony’s check situations.

[9] A software program replace could also be required. See Sony’s help web page on the net for digicam compatibility information.

[10] Not assured to be 100% mud and moisture proof.

[11]value will differ by area

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