Sony 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II

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  • Опубліковано 11 лип 2023
  • In this video I check out the all-new Sony 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II. If you'd like to read more about it or buy your own, you can check it out here: geni.us/70-200MACRO
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 81

  • @jayhalloween
    @jayhalloween 11 місяців тому +10

    Slightly more versatile version of the a all rounder. Can’t complain.

  • @onnie1968
    @onnie1968 11 місяців тому

    Thank you Arthur great review bro 👍🏼

  • @NassanOkean
    @NassanOkean 11 місяців тому +4

    Great lens

  • @DrDuu
    @DrDuu 11 місяців тому +4

    Great lens update. I saw a comparison with the old lens FE 70200 f4 which I‘m still using. The new lens is much sharper, more details and have a better contrast. But the price level is high.

  • @HAHHAHAAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA
    @HAHHAHAAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA 11 місяців тому +1

    Just when I was about to drop money on getting back my 24 to 105 definitely adding to cart

  • @ruff1draft
    @ruff1draft 11 місяців тому +2

    This 70-200 F4 on the Sony A74 would be awesome

  • @andreaskaphengst8121
    @andreaskaphengst8121 11 місяців тому +3

    I would look into the 100-400 instead. It can also be used for macro and is also compact although I don’t know the specs in comparison to the 70-200.

  • @stevenwaldstein2249
    @stevenwaldstein2249 20 днів тому

    Thank you. Did you end up buying this lens? Have you used it with the latest compact C bodies like the A7RC or A7CII? If so how does it perform? I’m considering it but looking for feedback from an experienced owner. Take care.

  • @marcinchmielewski897
    @marcinchmielewski897 5 місяців тому

    Hello Arthur. Thank you for all your content, you convince me to sony 6400 😀 and tamron 17-70 f2.8. It would be great to see your opinion about the new tamron 70-180 f2.8 G2 which can be great companion to my set up

  • @amirz6440
    @amirz6440 11 місяців тому +1

    thank you for the great video.
    would you recommend this for A6700? or would you suggest something else with similar specs?

    • @slam5
      @slam5 10 місяців тому +1

      I'm curious about this too as I'm consider whether I should upgrade to the 6700 or a7iv or r4(used).

  • @ThirdyAntonio
    @ThirdyAntonio 11 місяців тому

    Can you do a comparison between the first version?

  • @awangnurrani8549
    @awangnurrani8549 11 місяців тому +2

    Have 70-350mm n never regret it..
    But this lens Look very good & cool ...
    -A6700 OR 200-600MM G LENS-

  • @redskinfaithful
    @redskinfaithful 9 місяців тому

    How do you think it’ll do for shooting indoor sports?

  • @onerugrat
    @onerugrat 11 місяців тому +1

    did you try this on a crop sensor?

  • @adrianwongmedia
    @adrianwongmedia 11 місяців тому +2

    Think it is great lens. This is great for Macro food and product photography/videography especially for Aspc users. They are missing a 90mm-105mm macro lens in the lens up.

    • @adrianwongmedia
      @adrianwongmedia 11 місяців тому

      @@daniellehotsky1776 They are missing a Full frame equivalent to 90-105mm macro lens for apsc users. I own 90mm for my fx3.

    • @epgui
      @epgui 11 місяців тому

      ​@@adrianwongmedia Why would you want a shorter focal length macro lens? I mean I know they exist, but they seem like a bit of a novelty or for super niche situations. The farther you are from your subject (ie.: the longer the focal length, all else being equal) the more space you have to set up studio lights without your lens casting shadows on your subject. If anything, it's surprising that they don't have an even longer macro lens.

  • @NetvoTV
    @NetvoTV 8 місяців тому

    I thought to get my get first camera with tele lens because ccloser cann covered with iPhone 15, 70-200 f4 can shoot macro which is more capability, butAPSC 70-350 has more zoom, which should i choose? How about Rx100 Vii and RX10 iV, are they worth it, I hope ew version with Exmor T going to release tho. I thought to get 20-70mm F4 and pair with 70-200 F4 but as I realoised closer can cover with iPhone 15, I also noot surre if A7Cii/A7CcR are worth it since the big lens wont get benefit from smaller camera body and the EVF experience isn't going to be as good as full size A7. I also.thought to get Hasselblad X2D with single 28mm (22mm FF eq.) because I love its image quality and color and I can crop in a lot too, I also thought to get Leica Q3 which is good overall in one package, also Leica D Lux 7 which is ggoodd enough in a small beautiful package but I hope fixed lens camera can start at ultrawide with good macro too. I focus on Sony because it has that unique ultrawide to tele 20-70mm F4 lens and I Love Sony more, but if I won't get it but a super tele, should I get other brand? Any other brands has small super tele that has macro too like Sony 70-200mm F4 and good in video with minimum rolling shutter? But I still not sure, any advices and suggestions?

  • @bioliv1
    @bioliv1 11 місяців тому

    Do you think I should sell my GM 100-400 and replace it with this lens + a 1.4 teleconverter?

  • @tiborbalogh4181
    @tiborbalogh4181 11 місяців тому

    Will Sigma make 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art with Sony E mount?

  • @fcfdroid
    @fcfdroid 11 місяців тому

    I swear I feel like I'm a part of this family 😭😂 Cool lense! I'm going to need a macro lense for hair on bugs legs and a regular one for vlogging and semi-senic pics. Any recommendations?

  • @travissmarion
    @travissmarion 11 місяців тому +4

    I get that Sony needs to refresh their lens, but I really don't think anyone was screaming for this lens. What do the people want...
    1. A revised 85mm F1.4 (or F1.2) GM II.
    2. A newer 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
    3. Copy Canon and make a 28-70mm F1.8-2.0

    • @adamadel6958
      @adamadel6958 6 місяців тому

      Hey you got your 16-35 😉

  • @timgurr1876
    @timgurr1876 11 місяців тому +1

    Can’t tell from watching on my iPad, but I think the clarity/brilliance of the photos are not up to such of a prime lens?? Is that a compromise one gets with a zoom lens?

    • @Jarek_73
      @Jarek_73 11 місяців тому

      I think it rathers speaks about the time the author paid to this review. His former reviews were totally excellent now I have a feeling he is too busy with his family life so he just took the lense to a family trip and killed two birds with one stone.

  • @ightmurder
    @ightmurder 11 місяців тому +2

    Will you review the FE Viltrox 16mm?

    • @ArthurR
      @ArthurR  11 місяців тому +1

      I dont have that one in, but i do have the 75mm.

  • @Htbaa
    @Htbaa 11 місяців тому +13

    I’ve had the first version for 2 years now I think and when I saw this I was wondering if it would be worth an upgrade (for my usage it never is), but I really like internal zoom for my lenses so I’m good 😊.

    • @ThirdyAntonio
      @ThirdyAntonio 11 місяців тому +8

      Not having an internal zooming was my deal breaker

    • @Vantrakter
      @Vantrakter 11 місяців тому +1

      @@ThirdyAntonio I like internal zoom too although it's not a hard line and depends on how much things extend. Yet I seem to read more comments saying it should have been a clone of the Canon RF 70-200/4. Something about a photo of that lens collapsed makes peoples' thoughts stop. Like the collapsed state size is all that matters. I think taking tcs and being a halfway macro are good additions that the Canon cannot do. I wish the Canon- "small and compact!" people would just get the Canon lens.

  • @epgui
    @epgui 11 місяців тому +9

    Very interesting lens, but if you already have a 70-200mm f/2.8 II and are looking for a macro lens, it's hard to justify getting this one. For me, the external zoom is already a deal breaker (even more so for macro work). The 0.5x magnification makes me think that this lens shouldn't even be called macro at all: normally macro means 1x. I wish they would have kept things simple and released a prime 180mm or 200mm macro instead. Now that I could definitely use.

    • @AllCarsUnited
      @AllCarsUnited 11 місяців тому +2

      Exactly. This is not a macro lens. It's almost like calling every Tamron lens a macro lens

  • @barneymovie1
    @barneymovie1 11 місяців тому

    excellent

  • @LJAR95
    @LJAR95 11 місяців тому

    Do you think this is worth it for APSC’s? 👀

  • @RandumbTech
    @RandumbTech 11 місяців тому +4

    I currently have the 70-200 GM ii and seriously considering swapping it out for this one. I never bring it with me anywhere because it's too long and I have to carry a big bag to accommodate it. I also don't bring my 90mm macro with me anywhere because it's such a specialized lens. Yet, with my stupid Ricoh GR iiiX, I use macro mode all the time so I know that I'd use it. I also have the 2X tele which makes this new lens so versatile. Decisions, decisions....

    • @thepkeezy
      @thepkeezy 11 місяців тому

      I’m in the exact same position. I have both, I use the 90mm for the macro primarily; the 70-200 mark 2 is pretty dang amazing when the occasion for its use does arise.
      Do I sell the two lenses and get this instead? Am I going to hate life not having that f2.8?

    • @RandumbTech
      @RandumbTech 11 місяців тому +1

      @@thepkeezy I actually decided to go a different direction. 🤣 I picked up a Tamron 28-200 this weekend to fill the void. So far I am LOVING the results from it! It's as sharp as my 24-105 G lens (which I now plan to sell). For $650 on sale you can't go wrong. That way I can keep my 70-200 GM ii for those situations that require it along with the 90mm macro.

    • @zweiche
      @zweiche 6 місяців тому +1

      What did you decide to do? i have 90macro and 24-70gm2 , i was thinking to add 70-200gm2 till i see your comment …

    • @RandumbTech
      @RandumbTech 6 місяців тому +1

      @@zweiche I bought the new 70 200 G f4 Macro - and LOVE it! Still have the other two lenses and may eventually sell them, but the new lens comes with me everywhere. The only reason to get the 2.8 version is if you shoot sports often or are a portrait photographer. For everything else, the f4 is absolutely fine. Good luck!

    • @zweiche
      @zweiche 6 місяців тому

      @@RandumbTech glad you liked it ! How did you like macro performance , do you consider selling 90macro or f2.8gm2

  • @hkum7148
    @hkum7148 9 місяців тому +3

    Hello Arthur
    really would like to know how to choose between
    70-200 F4 GII VS 70-350 VS 70-180 ??

    • @heySirius707
      @heySirius707 Місяць тому

      I'd choose 70200 f4

    • @hkum7148
      @hkum7148 Місяць тому

      @@heySirius707 finally i purchase 70200F4

  • @alex_espi619
    @alex_espi619 8 місяців тому

    Compatible with a6000?

  • @ulisesgonzalezzuniga7550
    @ulisesgonzalezzuniga7550 11 місяців тому +2

    would this make sense in APSC if you own the 70-350mm?

    • @amirz6440
      @amirz6440 11 місяців тому +1

      My question as well

  • @yannguerin3164
    @yannguerin3164 11 місяців тому

    Could someone explain the ".5 magnification and 1 to 1 magnification? I've never understood this I'm the camera world. TIA 😊 at the 5:08 timestamp

  • @Bluesky35102
    @Bluesky35102 11 місяців тому +2

    It's not the topic of this video, but do you think sony will release a refreshed version of a 18-200mm for APSC, now that a6700 is out? That's the perfect travel combo imo, but no good 18-200mm is available...

    • @coder543
      @coder543 11 місяців тому

      The Tamron 18-300mm is better than the Sony 18-200mm, and it has a longer reach on top of being better.

    • @Bluesky35102
      @Bluesky35102 11 місяців тому +2

      @@coder543 Meh, at 300mm it's really not sharp. At this point I would go with the sony 70-350... I really just want a new good 18-200 :x

    • @slam5
      @slam5 10 місяців тому

      @@Bluesky35102 I completely agree. the 70-350 is a really good lens! I love mine.

  • @webdaddy
    @webdaddy 11 місяців тому +1

    I assume the teleconverter(s) are extra, so it's really not a 1:1 macro unless included. Is it?

    • @pawelmod3292
      @pawelmod3292 11 місяців тому

      Yeah, sure. Teleconverter x2 is included and Sony is including also 135mm 1.8 GM if you need to shot in low light…

  • @jims-tse
    @jims-tse 9 місяців тому

    Lowlight test?

  • @HagaishiSama
    @HagaishiSama 11 місяців тому

    Strictly looking at this lens from a macro standpoint, do you think it's better than the Sony G 90mm f/2.8??

    • @highwayman1224
      @highwayman1224 11 місяців тому

      No.....

    • @Vantrakter
      @Vantrakter 11 місяців тому +1

      That depends entirely on your usage scenarios. Dragonflies? Then yes if money is no concern. Tele-macro can be useful for things a 90/100mm can't realistically reach. That said I'm not abandoning my 90G, I was wishing for something better for dragonflies than the 200-600 but it isn't going to be this 2000e+ thing

  • @pascalkrzeminski7341
    @pascalkrzeminski7341 11 місяців тому

    I will buy this lens if the price drop.

  • @kalkydra
    @kalkydra 3 місяці тому

    We could have made it smaller... look at the size of the 200mm zoom lens in the rx100 VII...

  • @victorcarmelo8606
    @victorcarmelo8606 11 місяців тому

    Still looks big and bulky. Personally would have preferred a totally manual 70-200 or 50-180 diminutive lens. Regards.

    • @robertjpayne60
      @robertjpayne60 10 місяців тому +1

      Look at the Tamron 70-180mm f2.8 for something lighter.

  • @brentschmogbert
    @brentschmogbert Місяць тому

    Are you, by any chance, related to the guy from Hoovies Garage?

  • @Locomotioned
    @Locomotioned 11 місяців тому

    Maybe its time to move one from sony a6000 :(

  • @lichuuuuu
    @lichuuuuu 11 місяців тому +4

    I AM SO GETTING THAT.... When I save up the money...

  • @Openbaffle
    @Openbaffle 11 місяців тому +3

    Sony should have made the magnification ratio to 1:1 for macro, it would have been a killer of lens..

    • @Vantrakter
      @Vantrakter 11 місяців тому +8

      And physically impossible

  • @pf4773
    @pf4773 9 місяців тому +1

    The sony 70-350mm is less than half the size, less than half the weight, with a much longer reach, and much cheaper :).

  • @pf4773
    @pf4773 9 місяців тому +1

    For an international traveler such huge lenses are impossible to consider. They are simply impractical.

  • @terryhuimy
    @terryhuimy 10 місяців тому

    You pretending to be a paparazzi took me completely off guard

  • @WingMan1964
    @WingMan1964 11 місяців тому

    I just watched Tony Northrup’s review of this lens and it is not sharp at 200mm. I’m really disappointed in the overall image quality. I’ll have to pass.

  • @peanut_tech
    @peanut_tech 11 місяців тому

    how dare you mention my hair

  • @jamesmeyer1325
    @jamesmeyer1325 11 місяців тому

    Cute kids - they look like their mom, lol!

  • @james0321
    @james0321 11 місяців тому +2

    I was expecting (and hoping for) a smaller and lighter PZ model, much like they'd done with the 16-35 f4. That would have been an instant upgrade for me.
    An external zoom is a disaster and only degrades weather resistant capabilities.
    Intentionally making it longer to make it compatible with a tele converter is another mistake that annoys the vast majority of shooters to appease a minority that would just buy more appropriate lenses for the job, anyway.
    I'll pass on this model. Such a shame.

    • @highwayman1224
      @highwayman1224 11 місяців тому

      I highly doubt it annoys the "vast" majority of shooters..... 🙄😂

    • @james0321
      @james0321 11 місяців тому +1

      @@highwayman1224
      Are you saying you think the majority of people prefer it to be longer so it's compatible with a teleconverter?
      What percentage of people do you think will prefer a larger lens with tele converter capability rather than a more compact lens?

    • @highwayman1224
      @highwayman1224 11 місяців тому

      @@james0321 nope, I'm just saying that you saying that the vast majority of people is stretching it a little out of proportion....

    • @james0321
      @james0321 11 місяців тому +1

      @@highwayman1224 I don't think so at all. I would say a minimum of 90% of people would prefer a more compact lens over using a teleconverter. Would be an interesting poll, nonetheless.

  • @user-bp3el6ql6t
    @user-bp3el6ql6t 6 місяців тому

    NOT HEAVY! THESE DAYS I WANT FE 24-240 ; VERSUS 70-200

  • @ightmurder
    @ightmurder 11 місяців тому +3

    First!