{"product_id":"sony-fe-70-200mm-f-4-macro-g-oss-ii-lens-sony-e","title":"Sony FE 70-200mm f\/4 Macro G OSS II Lens (Sony E)","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSony FE 70-200mm f\/4 Macro G OSS II Lens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Ultra-Compact, Half-Macro Telephoto Marvel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor years, the classic 70-200mm f\/4 has been the go-to lens for travel, landscape, and outdoor photographers who wanted professional telephoto reach without the back-breaking weight of an f\/2.8 lens. With the \u003cstrong\u003eSony FE 70-200mm f\/4 Macro G OSS II\u003c\/strong\u003e, Sony completely reinvented this staple focal length. By completely redesigning the optical formula and utilizing an extending barrel, they delivered a Mark II lens that is 15% lighter and drastically shorter than its predecessor, allowing it to easily slip vertically into standard, everyday camera bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, the defining triumph of this lens is its groundbreaking close-focusing capabilities. It is the world's first zoom lens in its class to offer \"half-macro\" (0.5x) magnification across the \u003cem\u003eentire\u003c\/em\u003e zoom range. This completely changes how you pack for a trip—you can capture a sweeping mountain landscape at 70mm, zoom to 200mm for a distant wildlife shot, and then step right up to a flower to capture microscopic details without ever having to switch to a dedicated macro prime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Lens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnprecedented Macro Capabilities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thanks to a highly advanced floating focus mechanism, this lens boasts a maximum magnification of 0.5x at every single focal length. It can focus as closely as 10.2 inches (0.26m) at the 70mm wide end, allowing you to capture stunning, highly detailed close-ups with gorgeous background blur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiraculously Compact:\u003c\/strong\u003e By moving away from an internal-zoom design, this lens retracts down to just 5.8 inches (149mm) long and weighs only 28 ounces (794g). It eliminates the heavy, front-weighted fatigue traditionally associated with telephoto lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeleconverter Ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike many compact telephotos, this lens fully supports Sony's 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters. Attaching the 2.0x teleconverter doesn't just give you 400mm of reach—it transforms the lens into a staggering true 1.0x (1:1) life-size macro lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlistering Quad XD Autofocus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Driving heavy macro elements is a monumental task, but this lens utilizes four precision XD (Extreme Dynamic) Linear Motors. The autofocus is up to 20% faster than the original version, completely whisper-quiet, and flawlessly tracks erratic subjects for both high-speed photography and cinematic video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstant f\/4 Aperture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your exposure will not unexpectedly darken as you zoom from 70mm to 200mm. This is absolutely crucial for maintaining consistent exposure during video recording and manual photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro-Level Stabilization (OSS):\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in Optical SteadyShot works in tandem with your camera's IBIS to ensure crisp handheld photos. It includes Mode 3 framing stability, which provides a highly stable viewfinder image when tracking erratic, unpredictable sports and wildlife action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70-200mm (approx. 105-300mm equivalent on APS-C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ef\/4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ef\/22\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-Frame (Sony E-Mount)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLens Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19 Elements in 13 Groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Elements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Advanced Aspherical (AA), 1 Aspherical, 1 Super ED, 3 ED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImage Stabilization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes (Optical SteadyShot with 3 Modes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutofocus Motor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuad XD (Extreme Dynamic) Linear Motors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Focus Distance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.2 in \/ 0.26 m (at 70mm) to 16.5 in \/ 0.42 m (at 200mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Magnification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.5x (Half Life-Size Macro)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e72 mm (Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (Diameter x Length)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.2 x 5.8 in \/ 82.2 x 149 mm (Retracted)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28 oz \/ 794 g (Without tripod mount)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThings to Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo achieve its miraculously short storage size and travel-friendly footprint, this Mark II version utilizes an \u003cstrong\u003eextending zoom barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike the original Sony 70-200mm f\/4 (which zoomed internally), the front of this lens physically telescopes outward as you push toward 200mm. If you plan to balance this lens on a motorized video gimbal, you will need to be mindful of its shifting center of gravity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecondly, because the lens prioritizes a highly compact design, it relies on an \u003cstrong\u003ef\/4 maximum aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e. While f\/4 is perfectly adequate for daytime sports, landscapes, and well-lit studio work, it lets in exactly half as much light as a faster f\/2.8 lens. This means it is not the ideal lens for extremely dark environments (like indoor gymnasiums or dimly lit wedding receptions) unless you are willing to push your camera's ISO higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, optical purists should be aware that to keep the glass so small and light, this lens relies heavily on \u003cstrong\u003edigital lens corrections\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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