Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 70-200mm
Combining XA elements and Super ED glass, this f/2.8 telephoto zoom delivers edge-to-edge sharpness and suppresses chromatic aberration across the 70-200mm range. Its constant aperture enables reliable subject separation and faster shutter speeds in changing light, while the integrated Optical SteadyShot stabilizes handheld shots at longer focal lengths. This lens is best for portrait and wedding photographers who need fast, accurate autofocus tracking and consistent exposure control during live events.
Focal length 70-200mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Sony E
stabilization Yes
Weight 2839 g
lens type telephoto
15 Overall Score
Price $2,790
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong versatility (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average build (0th percentile)
- Below average social proof (2nd percentile)
- Below average macro (12th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 70 |
| Focal Length Max | 200 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 2.8 kg / 6.3 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 70-200mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 70-200mm | 28-300mm | 16-300mm | 18-55mm | 12-35mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 2839 | 590 | 615 | 205 | 306 | 495 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | HLA | pulse stepping motor | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 70-200mm | 53.8 | 13.9 | 0.3 | 11.9 | 17.4 | 21.6 | 79.2 | 2.1 | 79.3 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 97.7 | 82.5 | 62.3 | 83.2 | 96.3 | 70.5 | 97.9 | 50.7 | 79.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 53.8 | 88.4 | 60.8 | 85.3 | 99.1 | 81.8 | 99.7 | 80.5 | 99.2 |
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 Compare | 84.5 | 80.2 | 83.1 | 95.2 | 53.9 | 81.8 | 82.7 | 86 | 92.2 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.8 | 85.7 | 83.3 | 48.1 | 86 | 87.6 | 80.3 | 86 | 96.4 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 84.5 | 85.7 | 69.8 | 40.8 | 83.5 | 87.6 | 76.9 | 53.6 | 98.4 |
Price
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