Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM

$1,998
70-200 mm
autofocus 2.9x zoom lens
f/2.8
fixed aperture Sony SSM Built in focus motor

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 49 users at B&H Photo Video

"this lens is tack sharp with wonderful bokeh"

"used it mostly for taking pictures of small animals flowers and trees, and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised with the qualities of the results."

"I'm not complaining but I have to admit, this lens is heavy!"

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Sony SLT-A99.

horizontal angle of view
28.7 - 10.2°
70-200mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Sony SLT A57, Sony SLT A58 and Sony SLT-A37.

horizontal angle of view
19.1 - 6.7°
107-306.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

	Fixed aperture
	The same aperture at all focal lengths

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

	High max f/stop
	f/32

The Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) sports lenses

	Great wide angle lens
	70 mm

Cons

The Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

	Zoom lens
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Quite long
	197 mm

	Poor macro
	1:4.7 (0.2x)

The Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) sports lenses

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	70 mm
	Max focal length	200 mm
	Zoom range	2.9x
	Magnification	1:4.7 (0.2x)
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/2.8
	Wide maximum	f/32	above average
	Tele minimum	f/2.8	above average
	Tele maximum	f/32	above average
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	Sony SSM	above average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Sony Alpha (Full-frame)
	Length	197 mm	below average
	Diameter	87 mm
	Filter size	77 mm
	Weight	1.4 kg
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	28.8°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	10.3°	above average
	Wide vertical	19.5°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	6.9°	above average
	Wide diagonal	34.3°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	12.3°	above average
Angle of view (On Sony Alpha DT APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	19.1°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	6.8°	above average
	Wide vertical	12.9°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	4.5°	above average
	Wide diagonal	22.9°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	8.1°	above average

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Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

The Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) sports lenses

Cons

The Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

The Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) sports lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Sony Alpha DT APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM lens?

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