Sony's Newest Macro Lens! Sony 70-200mm F4 G OSS ii Macro Review
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- Опубліковано 16 чер 2024
- Reviewing Sony's Newest Macro Lens! Sony 70-200mm F4 G OSS ii Macro Review
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0:00 Intro & Specs
1:05 Build & Features
2:54 Performance
5:21 Sharpness
8:08 Distortion & Vignetting
9:05 Image Stabilization
9:56 Value
10:57 Conclusion
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I don't usually too excited about a new F4 lens, but this thing is incredible! What do you think?
I think it's stupid af. in that price get the 100-400gm and have a good day :D
@@architecture_logs What is stupid is to buy a 100-400 when you need a light 70-200!
Is the Sony FE 90 mm F 2.8 Macro G OSS Full Frame better than this lens? I’m trying to decide because I’m ready to buy 90 mm but I’m not sure
@@vincep2485 i have both lenses both lenses have different characters but for macro i think the 90mm is better but the 70-200mm is great as well.
@@vincep24851:1 90 but you are limited to 90
Wow I'm super excited about this lens definitely shaking up my Sony camera wish list. Thanks for the heads up you were on this quick. ^^
Best review till now for this lens
Appreciate it. 👊
The child @3:18 is most adorable! Fantastic job Stef. I am considering selling my Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro and Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS to get this new beauty!
Great video. A superb lens!
hahaha why?
Seems like a great lens with wonderful features. I wish Sony had spent an extra dollar or so and machined Arca Compatible grooves onto the tripod foot - like Tamron and Sigma.
Would you recommend this 70-200 F4 macro and the Tamron 28-75 g2 combo for events and sport videography over the Tamron 35-150? I know the Tamron 35-150 doesn't have stabilization but it's heavier and my FX3/A7IV both have IBIS... but I am not sure how's the 35-150's autofocus speed for fast moving subjects. especially when people run towards the camera... I know the Macro lens would probably handle it.
Great review as usual! What do you think comparing this lens to Tamron 70-180? Is it worth extra money for its macro capability and built quality?
Might try and do a video on all the 70-200 options. Lots of work so bear with me.
Dude, really nice review.Just one question, this lens or the Tamron 35-150. Cheers buddy.
Both
Which one for video this one or 2.8 mk ii?
How compare with 70-200GM 1 for quality ? which one is better for G2 with GM1 ?
It looks great but I wish they had made the tripod foot the same as on the 200-600 and 70-200!
I really like this new lens but I just got the Tamron 70-180 not long ago 😒 I also just got the Sony 24-70 f2.8 ii so think I have spent to much as this is just a hobby ☺
That Tamron is still a better deal I suppose. Letting in twice the light.
@@Kunal0915 Yes I agree I do like the Tamron lenses since they a much lighter for walking around
Why? Why doesn't Sony put an Arca Swiss Plate on the Sony Tripod Assembly?
Nice lens! Wish it was longer focal and darker, would insta buy for aps-c, 200mm is a bit too short for my use and teleconverter kills quality too hard on aps-c.
Very good looking 😊
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1st like 1st view 1st comment i want the feiyu pocket camera
If you were a going to buy one lens for landscape/portraits/travel and you were choosing between this lens and the amazing Sony 135 GM 1. 8, which would you pick? They are both the same price and i can’t afford both.
Get the Samyang 135. Its almost as good as the GM, a third of the cost.
Portraits I love a 135mm. Landscape and travel, I would rather a wider zoom.
70-200 GM II for me, worth every penny.
And another hype!
Just my experience. Nothing more.
Will the bokeh come out nice as close to f2.8 ?
It has 9 aperture blades so bokeh quality is very nice for me. Not quite at the F2.8 level but you also get the macro ability and compression there looks very nice. Check out my photo examples
@@StefanMalloch Can u please compare normal as well as portrait photography of these two lens & also night time photos & videos capacity 🙏🏻🤩
Should i buy f4 or f2.8 version 1 ?
I would buy this personally.
does a tc fits it? what a review is that? the old 70-200 g couldn't work with a tc..
Yes
should i get this or F2.8 GM ii?
Check how deep your pockets are....
Why is there no aperture ring? I find this one of the most important things while doing either photography or video.
why does it cost so much?
Nice to see you. No ring? Same as the old F4 70-200. The bigger story is why does it almost tickle the cost of the 2.8?
@@POVwithRC $1700 vs $2800?
@@StefanMalloch Yeah true dat!
Isn't the Tamron 70-180 f2.8 a better deal at half the price?
Depends on your needs. Sony is smaller, sharper and more versatile with macro capabilities.
Can I use for wildlife photo or video
For sure. A little short in terms of focal length but an incredible performer!
@@StefanMalloch thanks
Is this better than the Sony 90 mm macro lens?
Its not a standard true 1:1 macro lens out of the box without the 2x tc so different beast imo.
If you turn on lens correction in camera distortion disappears?
How do you know?! The lens isn’t even on the market yet.
@@BenSussmanpro what i asked and what you answered, read my statement/question again
@@BenSussmanpro he just did a review of the lens, wtf????
Let’s be honest. It’s not just over 700grams. It is more like 800grams.
True I kinda misspoke and the weight in writing is at the same point.
Wow it's so heavy at 800g
I can see a lot of focus breathing at 3:09!
Yeah, it's a macro lens.....
@@evrythingis1 It will be hard to take focus bracketed shots and take video as a result!
@@VeeTravels If you want to rack a shot from macro to infinity without cropping the even a small percentage, or have the perspective change even slightly, ... then I guess? I mean, is that worth even mentioning? Why has everyone suddenly started acting like focus breathing matters on the internet, while in the real world it isn't a consideration of any significance for 99.99% of users?
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I thought it was internal Zoom.
So did I. And I am sad that it is not.
I prefer it not to be because to fit in my camera bag better.
@@POVwithRCat least for me, now it's clear to buy FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II it's faster and more premium quality.
At this price and size, I wish they made the focal range 50-200 or 70-280, even at the expense of losing the teleconverter compatibility and some macro capabilities, and kept the aperture ring like on all new G lenses. For now, the value of this lens is at most 4/5.
Some people just never happy
Sony cant please everybody can they
Sony did not include a case with this FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II Lens. Seriously cheap Sony!
Too expensive for a f4.
Really cheap for a 140mm-400mm macro lens though.
Ha! you can get the 70-200m1 + 90mm macro for less the price :D silly
Check your math
This is definitely not a macro lens. A Macro lens is a true 1:1 throughout the focal range. In my opinion anyone would be better served spending their money on a 100-400mm Sony lens than this one. This lens is in no way worth $1700. This is more like a $1200 lens and I am definitely a hard pass on it. Sony wants you to buy a teleconverter to make this a true macro lens and then you’re over $2000 into a cheap lens.
100-400GM is a lot more expensive with a much bigger footprint, more range and also no macro capabilities. Not sure those are comparable and in the end the best lens depends on ones needs.
@@StefanMalloch not sure how you figure such a large footprint I have the 70-200 GM2 lens and they’re the exact same size sitting beside each other on the table. The 100-400 is .36 magnification and with the 1.4 teleconverter is the same magnification as the new lens half macro you are referring to with a focal range of 560mm at f/8. In order for this new lens to be a true macro lens at 1:1 you also have to buy a $500 teleconverter to go along with it then you are the same price basically as the 100-400 which is a far superior lens. You’re right it depends on one’s needs but this new lens is absolutely not worth $1700. This lens should be no more than $12-$1300 max for what you’re getting.
i got mine for $1300, only reason i pulled the trigger. I purchased it along side the tamron 70-180 2.8 G2 to compare @@sh1209macro
@@sh1209macro This thing is a 140-400mm 1:1 macro lens if you want it to be, that alone makes it literally the only lens of it's type, and can command any price they want. Go ahead and look up what a 200mm or 400mm 1:1 macro lens costs and get back to me.
@@sh1209macro In my case, this lens suits me perfectly. I need a 70-200 to extend from my already existing 24-70, however the GM2 is too large to fit in my bag with the camera attached. I paid about $1k AUD less for the lens and 2x teleconverter from the early adopter package which is about $600 AUD less than GM2 by itself.
So a 1:1 magnification, small form factor, great quality lens for what I paid for, I have no complain. If was any other lens, I’d be less satisfied. So there isn’t a wrong lens, just wrong needs.
It's still just a zoom, with macro features. Stop confusing people with thinking they get a macro lens because the zoom has macro name on it. They are still just close-up lenses.
The lens has a flat field and was deigned for macro performance. You know that it's a 140-400mm F8 with 1:1 macro when you put the 2x converter on it right?