Description

In addition to an ideal zoom range for nature, sports, and other photography that requires a bit more “reach” that a mid-range zoom provides, this lens offers outstanding corner-to-corner sharpness from 70mm to 200mm in a compact, lightweight unit that is a perfect match for compact full-frame E-mount bodies like the α7 series. Being a G Lens it can also produce smooth, creamy background bokeh.

Superior G Lens rendering
State-of-the-art optics in a compact, lightweight lens with constant F4 maximum aperture offer the appealing, expressive image quality that the G Lens lineup is famous for. G Lenses are manufactured to exacting tolerances and individually tested to ensure that each and every unit meets the same high standards of image quality and creative control.

Optimum sharpness and bokeh in one lens
Precision AA (advanced aspherical) elements, super ED glass, and the Nano AR coating work together in an advanced optical design to deliver high resolution throughout the entire image at all focal lengths. A 9-blade circular aperture extends the lens’s expressive capabilities by contributing to gorgeous background bokeh with natural highlights.

Lightweight mobility and smooth control
This compact, lightweight full-frame E-mount zoom lens maximises mobility as well as balance with α7 series bodies. Internal focusing is an advantage too, maintaining constant lens length for better all-around handling. All controls, including focus hold and focus range limiter switches, have been designed for intuitive operation so the user can concentrate on the image.

Always sharp and clear
Built-in Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilisation compensates for camera shake that can blur images when shooting handheld. Sharp, clear telephoto shots are easier to achieve, and indoor shots in dim lighting can be captured without the need to boost ISO sensitivity and risk increased noise.

Panning modes
The first image stabilisation mode switch in an α lens provides a “panning mode” that allows Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilisation to remain active while panning. This makes it possible to capture dynamic horizontally panned shots while effectively minimising shake induced blur in other axes.

Lens Specifications

• MOUNT: Sony E-mount
• FORMAT: 35mm full frame
• FOCAL-LENGTH (MM): 70-200mm
• FOCAL LENGTH (35MM) (APS-C): 105-300mm
• LENS GROUPS / ELEMENTS: 15/21
• ANGLE OF VIEW (35MM): 34°-12°
• ANGLE OF VIEW (APS-C): 22°-8°
• MAXIMUM APERTURE (F): 4
• MINIMUM APERTURE (F): 22
• APERTURE BLADES: 9
• CIRCULAR APERTURE: Yes
• MINIMUM FOCUS DISTANCE: 1-1.5m (AF) / 1-1.35m (MF) (3.28-4.93ft (AF) /3.28-4.43ft (MF))
• MAXIMUM MAGNIFICATION RATIO (X): 0.13x
• FILTER DIAMETER (MM): 72mm
• IMAGE STABILISATION (STEADYSHOT): Optical SteadyShot™