Sony
FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
A strong pick in the camera lenses line-up, with F4 up front.
72/100
F4Sony EFull-frameTelephoto zoom0.5xXD linear motor
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Why we rate it
- Constant aperture (zoom)
- Rounded aperture
- Macro lens
- Above-average aperture blades
- No weather sealed
Score profile
Scored against the camera lenses classWhere the FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Mount and format
MountSony E
FormatFull-frame
Optics
Focal length min70 mm
Focal length max200 mm
Lens typeTelephoto zoom
Max apertureF4
Max aperture (f-number)4
Constant aperture (zoom)Yes
Aspherical elements2
ED / LD elements4
Aperture blades9
Rounded apertureYes
Focusing
Max magnification0.5
Macro lensYes
Autofocus motorXD linear motor
Internal focusingYes
Stabilisation
In-lens stabilisationYes
Controls
Aperture ringYes
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Who it's for
Is the FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II right for you?
Buy it if
Made for creators
Photographers and content creators who want a camera lense that delivers without fuss, and this one fits.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need weather sealed, in which case a higher-tier camera lense is the better call.
Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
good
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II worth it?
For most buyers, yes. It scores 72/100 against other camera lenses, a strong result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II?
Its constant aperture (zoom) stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II?
The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II scores 75/100 versus this one at 72/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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