Sony has just officially announced the new Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II lens. It not only offers outstanding optical quality and advanced AF performance, but it is lightweight and allows for unprecedented shooting freedom and flexibility. Users can expect a clean and clear image from corner to corner throughout the entire zoom range, even when the aperture is wide open. Thanks to the two aspherical lens elements, including one XA (extreme aspherical) element manufactured to 0.01-micron surface precision, the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II effectively controls distance-related aberration variations to ensure outstanding resolution throughout the image area. It Evolved AF Performance for Stills & Video – Perfect for Sony A1 & FX6.
This new lens costs $2,798, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama.
Below are the detailed spcifications of Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II lens:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Zoom lens | |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
| Focal length | 70–200 mm | |
| Image stabilization | Yes | |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Sony FE | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F2.8 | |
| Minimum aperture | F22 | |
| Aperture ring | Yes | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 11 | |
| Aperture notes | Rounded blades | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 17 | |
| Groups | 14 | |
| Special elements / coatings | 1 ‘XD’ extreme aspheric, 1 ED aspheric, 1 aspheric, 2 Super ED, 2 ED elements | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.40 m (15.75″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.3× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Linear Motor | |
| Full time manual | Yes | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Distance scale | No | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Focus distance limiter | Yes | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1045 g (2.30 lb) | |
| Diameter | 88 mm (3.46″) | |
| Length | 200 mm (7.87″) | |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Colour | White | |
| Zoom method | Rotary (internal) | |
| Power zoom | No | |
| Zoom lock | No | |
| Filter thread | 77 mm | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
| Tripod collar | Yes | |
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