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Sony G Master 70-200mm f/2.8

Lucille

New member
What ever happened with this lens?

I haven't read a word on it, wasn't it suppose to be released by now?
 

Christopher

Active member
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.
 

Annna T

Active member
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 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.

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What ever happened with this lens?

I haven't read a word on it, wasn't it suppose to be released by now?
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.
 
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ohnri

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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.
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.
 

hcubell

Well-known member
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?
 

Lucille

New member
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?


I could care less about DXO, I have seen Guy's real world tests, and I have seen many images from the 24-70mm that are killer, I love its rendering, you can worry about DXO as that is your choice.

I trust the users of that lens found here more then DXO.
 

iiiNelson

Well-known member
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.
 

Slingers

Active member
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.
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.
 

Jim DE

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I'm just glad that I have no need for a lens like that because I am sure I would be standing in line like the rest willing to empty my wallet for it and TC's. This is a no brainer for me as I don't use the 70-200 f2.8 I have for my A mounts on my A mounts as it is.

Ahhh a painless and anguish free new lens introduction. At least for me. For all those in line I hope it's the best dang 70-200mm ever built!!!!
 

Pradeep

Member
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.
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':rolleyes:

I am holding off on the Sony 70mm and beyond for now as I am waiting for the next generation of the A7 series to come up with the AF and frame rate of the a6300. I mainly use the longer zooms for wildlife and it is hard without very good AF and a rapid frame rate.
 

Lucille

New member
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.


Honey, when the HepKitty is out shooting, I attract attention regardless of a white lens....






 

ohnri

New member
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?
I'll go with actual photos. They are excellent.
 

Lucille

New member
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 was shot at f/2.8:




I do love shooting wideopen, and this lens gives some wonderful pop, I love its background compression and subject rendering:






I need to use it some more, this isn't going to be a lens I use a lot, yet the telephoto focal length was a hole in my lens lineup and this one fills it nicely, the few shots I have shot with it have certainly got my attention, it has it all, great subject/background separation and pop, great color and outstanding sharpness, and I have found it autofocuses fast on my A7S and A7R II, but doesn't seem to happy on my A7.

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.
 

seb

Member
Lucille, thanks for your short review and the pictures. Very helpful.
As you, I prefer primes. But I have the 16-35/4 + 28-70/3.5-4.5 to cover my shooting range with a zoom for situations, where I need it. So, I'm still on the fence about the telerange zoom: 70-300/3.5-5.6 G or 70-200/4 G or 70-200/2.8 GM? Maybe I should rent each for a weekend... :)
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.
 
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