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I have both the Canon 70-200mm F4 and the Sony FE 70-200 F4; I prefer the Canon and regret that purchase now that the A7rm2 can do PDAF with the Metabones smart adapter. I find the Canon sharper at the longer focals. Plus the Sony is more cumbersome than the Canon which has a smaller diameter.I was thinking the same thing today. And my next thought was, how good is the current 70-200 f4 ? I'm asking as on canon or Nikon the f4 zooms were amazing.
I have just read at Sonyalpharumors that the lens will be delayed until September because of the damages resulting from the Kumamoto earthquake to their plants there.What ever happened with this lens?
I haven't read a word on it, wasn't it suppose to be released by now?
It is top notch. Using Eye Detect AF puts it in a unique category which is not attainable with adapted lenses.I was thinking the same thing today. And my next thought was, how good is the current 70-200 f4 ? I'm asking as on canon or Nikon the f4 zooms were amazing.
Please look at the DXO test of the FE 24-70 f/2.8. Very disappointing test result. Clearly inferior to the Canon 24-70 f/2.8 II, yet more money. WTF! Sure, go ahead and charge the big premium, but only if you can deliver the goods. Will the same apply to the FE 70-200 f/2.8?It is top notch. Using Eye Detect AF puts it in a unique category which is not attainable with adapted lenses.
Of course, the big 70-200 GM has now been priced and the lens with TC's can all be pre-ordered for just ~$4,000.
Please look at the DXO test of the FE 24-70 f/2.8. Very disappointing test result. Clearly inferior to the Canon 24-70 f/2.8 II, yet more money. WTF! Sure, go ahead and charge the big premium, but only if you can deliver the goods. Will the same apply to the FE 70-200 f/2.8?
The white lens do attract a lot of attention. This time last year I was on a day tour to a wetland in Malaysia and I was using the 70-200/4. I attracted a group of interested tourists because they saw the colour then noticed the A7S. Then I got a lot of questions from people in my group about the lens because of the attention.I guess the lens is shipping now in USA. I wish Sony would back away from white optics. I genuinely despise white lens bodies. A textured matte black like the A7RII body would be preferred v. the smooth finishes on other lenses if they want to differentiate the G/GM class lenses.
In the sea of smartphones on selfie-sticks and such, a white lens definitely stands out and may generate unwelcome attention. My wife and kids used to walk a little distance behind me when I went with mine, often telling tourists - 'we're not with him'The white lens do attract a lot of attention. This time last year I was on a day tour to a wetland in Malaysia and I was using the 70-200/4. I attracted a group of interested tourists because they saw the colour then noticed the A7S. Then I got a lot of questions from people in my group about the lens because of the attention.
I let it full size, so you can pixel peep: :ROTFL::worthless:
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The white lens do attract a lot of attention. This time last year I was on a day tour to a wetland in Malaysia and I was using the 70-200/4. I attracted a group of interested tourists because they saw the colour then noticed the A7S. Then I got a lot of questions from people in my group about the lens because of the attention.
I'll go with actual photos. They are excellent.Please look at the DXO test of the FE 24-70 f/2.8. Very disappointing test result. Clearly inferior to the Canon 24-70 f/2.8 II, yet more money. WTF! Sure, go ahead and charge the big premium, but only if you can deliver the goods. Will the same apply to the FE 70-200 f/2.8?
Meh, this lens is ok..
I have never been much of a zoom shooter, I always prefer primes, but of course one need s telephoto zoom. I want to give this a workout at the dragway, one of the main reasons I bought it and also for some upcoming Weddings.Hmm... What is your verdict?
You use fast aperture as a style element and the f2.8 is why I'm interested in this lens. It would be great if you can share your thoughts around this.
I have never been much of a zoom shooter, I always prefer primes, but of course one need s telephoto zoom. I want to give this a workout at the dragway, one of the main reasons I bought it and also for some upcoming Weddings.
The images I have seen shot wideopen at f/2.8 have incredible clarity and sharpness, this lens rocks. The lens is a tad heavy and rather unbalanced on the small A7 bodies, but I don't care, i'll use it anyways. I have had cheaper zooms on my A65 and micro 4/3rds cameras, never have I had one that renders like the 70-200mm G Master. It renders in a special way. I took a quick image of the sky as the sun was headed down, I just liked the way it looked and wanted to see how this lens would render, and I found it to be lovely...
This lens wins in the IQ department, I suspect anybody that loves the 70-200mm range will just adore this lens, the look it renders, is simply special.