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The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS is a full-frame G Master telephoto zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture. It uses three aspherical elements including one XA element and Sony's Nano AR coating to control flare and keep bokeh soft across the zoom range. Optical SteadyShot and a fast autofocus system help at the long end. It suits portrait, event, sports and wedding shooters who want one fast telephoto zoom; it is large and heavy, and the lighter f/4 G version or third-party f/2.8 zooms are the main alternatives.
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Owners rate it highly for sharpness, bokeh and autofocus, and many call it a workhorse for weddings and events. The main complaints are weight and size, plus the cost next to the f/4 version.
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS (SEL70200GM) is a G Master telephoto zoom lens for 35mm full-frame cameras. It has a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, so exposure settings stay the same as you zoom in and out. That makes it easier to shoot in low light at any focal length.
The optical design uses 3 aspherical elements, including one newly developed Extreme Aspherical (XA) element. The XA element is meant to keep corner-to-corner resolution across the zoom range, reduce chromatic aberration and give soft bokeh. The lens also has 4 Extra Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements and 2 Super ED elements that further reduce axial chromatic aberration. Sony's Nano AR coating reduces reflected light, which helps limit flare and ghosting.
An onboard computerized image stabilization system helps keep shots sharp at maximum zoom. A motor drives the stabilization lens for fast response. A setting allows stabilization to be used while panning.
