Sony - FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II Full-Frame Compact Telephoto Zoom Lens - Gray

Sony’s advanced lens technology comes together in a compact, lightweight 70-200 mm F4 telephoto zoom G Lens that delivers exceptional optical and AF performance as well as unique half-macro (0.5x magnification) versatility throughout the zoom range. Impressive handling and mobility make it an excellent choice for a wide range of photo and movie applications.

• Spectacular G Lens rendering and corner to corner resolution: Excellent corner-to-corner resolution and contrast throughout the zoom range are achieved by combining AA (advanced aspherical) and aspherical lens elements.
• Eye-opening close-up performance: This is the world's first zoom lens in its class to offer half-macro capability1 throughout the zoom range. Minimum focusing distance is 10-1/4 in. at the wide end and 16-1/2 in. at the telephoto end of the zoom range.
• Fast, precise, quiet autofocus and tracking matches high-speed cameras: Four of Sony's original high-thrust XD linear motors work in conjunction with precision floating focus groups to achieve extremely fast, accurate focus drive.
• Optimized for refined movie performance and imagery: Linear Response MF ensures that manual focus responds directly and linearly to subtle control. The breathing compensation function provided in compatible α series cameras is fully supported, reducing unwanted image shifts while focusing.
• Top-class performance with teleconverters: The FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II is fully compatible with Sony's 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters. In addition to increasing maximum focal length, the 2.0x teleconverter make it possible to shoot life-size 1:1 macro at all focal lengths.
• Compact, lightweight, mobile, reliable, and easy to use: This innovative lens offers a rare blend of performance and compact mobility. It is 3/1/4 in. (82.2 mm) in diameter by (5-7/8 in. (149 mm) in length at the wide end of the zoom range and weighs just 28.1 oz.
• Versatile high performance 70-200 mm telephoto/macro zoom: An extremely useful telephoto zoom range of 70-200mm makes it easy to capture a range of distant subjects with outstanding clarity and contrast. The FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II is a great choice for movies as well as stills.
• Outstanding image quality at all focal lengths: Precision AA (advanced aspherical) and aspherical lens elements, three ED glass elements, and Super ED glass work together in an advanced optical design to deliver excellent corner-to-corner resolution.
• Superb sharpness, clarity, color and bokeh in one lens: State-of-the-art optics deliver stunning sharpness, clarity, color, and contrast, while exquisitely smooth full-frame bokeh is enhanced by a circular 9-blade aperture mechanism and carefully optimized spherical aberration.
• Convenient, direct creative control of lens functions: In addition to 2-position AF/MF and OSS ON/OFF switches, 3-position switches are provided for focus range limit and image stabilization mode selection.
• Linear Response MF for precise, repeatable manual focus control: Linear Response MF ensures that the focus ring responds directly and linearly to subtle control when focusing manually.
• Front fluorine coating repels fingerprints, dust, water and oil: The front lens element features a fluorine coating that repels water, oil, and other contaminants, while making it easier to wipe off any contaminants or fingerprints that do become attached to the lens surface.
• Dust and moisture resistant5 design for reliability in challenging conditions: An updated dust and moisture resistant design provides extra reliability for outdoor use in challenging conditions.
• Petal shaped, bayonet mount lens hood ALC-SH176 supplied: Round-shaped, bayonet mount lens hood ALC-SH176 is supplied, and also available separately as an optional accessory.