Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- SEL70200GM2
- SKU:
- 12599242
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 5.0 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers appreciate the great light performance and image quality, along with its lightweight design. They also find the autofocus to be super fast. However, some customers note that the product is expensive.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Autofocus, Image quality, Weight
AMAZING Lens
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Just wow. Supremely versatile for Portraits, events, weddings. Amazing IQ and rendering. EXTREMELY fast AF. SHARP. Much lighter than predecessor.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CodyS,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL70200GM lens. We are glad to hear that you love it, and found it as an amazing lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 7-11-2025
Sony Social Support
Great lens, added value to my camera. Body.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This lens is a massive improvement over the original! Its features are great. I am able to take awesome pictures of the moon, cars, boats ,and events. It’s the perfect option for headshot photography. I use professionally and personally. I recently added, a teleconverter to this lens. The Sony 2x teleconverter has added additional reach to focal length of the lens. Make the 70-200mm f2.8 , a 140-400mm f5. Still creating quality photographs. Bird photography and wildlife photography is now better from this setup.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello MichelleM, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL70200GM2 is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (6/13/2025) Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Image quality
Insanely great lens!!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have been looking for a long telephoto for months and tested virtually every other lens for Sony e-mount including the original version of this lens (not so good) with my A7R IV. Every single one had an unacceptably high rate of out of focus and soft focus shots under many conditions. Up to this point I had resisted buying this lens because of the price. Finally after exhausting virtually all other cheaper possibilities I spent the money! I am happy to report it was the best money I have ever spent! This lens is beyond good it is insanely good and the best lens I have ever used in nearly every category. I went from an estimated 30% keeper rate with most other lenses to a 95% keeper rate with this lens! The auto focus accuracy, sharpness, and picture quality are off the charts and my customers have been astounded by the quality! I cannot say enough about this lens coupled with the A7R IVA. It is mind blowingly good both for portrait and sports coverage and produces spectacular results with the right body! I should mention it destroys the cheaper shorter range 70-180mm from a competing manufacturer. Also be careful listening to biased influencers that profit financially or from receiving early access to new products. They may claim "the video is not sponsored" but receiving early (often pre-production) access to hot new products can also benefit them in terms of video views. What do you think happens to the early access a manufacturer gives them if their last product review was negative? Bottom line is I do not write many glowing reviews but after spending a few weeks doing shoots with this lens I could not be happier!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JustinW, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL70200GM is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (5/16/2025) Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Image quality, Weight
Fantastic quality, but expensive
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sharp and quick, but expensive. If you are looking for the best of the best in this range - this is the lens, I'm using it a lot for travels, you can pair with extender and get even more reach. Reduced weight (from gen 1) is significant, quality is unbeatable, but you will have to pay quite a price to get it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Oleg, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL70200GM2 is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (9/6/2025) Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Autofocus, Image quality, Weight
Amazing lens!!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Crystal clear and fast focusing. Much lighter than my 100-400.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JosephG, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL70200GM2 is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (6/30/2025) Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Image quality, WeightCons mentioned:Price
Great Lens!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So lite for a 70-200, great light performance and image quality. I used so far for event photography. Great image stabilization. No complaints except the price, expensive! However you clearly get what you pay for.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kenster1,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback on our SEL70200GM2 lens. We're glad to hear that you're happy using our product and find it worth purchasing. Thanks again for choosing Sony!
If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.
Rubychelle
2-26-2024
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Autofocus, Image quality
Wonderful lens
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This lens is excellent, autofocus is just right on the money. And how sharp lenses it's insane
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello TimothyT, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL70200GM2
is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (2/24/2026) Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Image quality, Weight
Fantastic 70-200 Lens
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Odds are you’ve seen other reviews online that go into full details. If not, go check them out. My personal experience is that the lens feels very light for a 70-200 and the image quality is fantastically sharp.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Jeremy, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL70200GM2
is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (8/25/2025) Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Image quality
Best lens
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My animal and landscape photos are amazing with this lens
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Messiking1981, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL70200GM2 lens. We are glad to hear that you love it and found it as a the best lens. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Regards, Larry 7-1-3-2026 Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Image quality
Crisp, lively images
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Lovely and stunning images! I started using this lens in replace of my 24-70 and wow… just amazing. The portraits are great. Shooting nature. Sports. Weddings. Anything! It is very heavy after a while.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ashalay, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It is great to hear you are amazed by the image quality and performance you are getting from this lens. We hope it continues to be a great asset to your creative kit. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 4-07-26 Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Autofocus, Image quality, Weight
Faster, sharper, lighter
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazingly light compared to version 1. I love having the aperture ring on the lens to go along with my primes. It’s super sharp, fast AF, and now at a weight I don’t mind carrying all day.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Weight
Worth every penny!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was skeptical about the reviews until I actually pulled the trigger and bought it. Big upgrade compared to the previous version. Not only is it lighter but it focuses faster too.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CaBucio,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback on our SEL70200GM2 lens. We're glad to hear that you're happy using our product and find it worth purchasing. Thanks again for choosing Sony!
If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.
Rubychelle
3-5-2024
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Autofocus, Image quality
100%
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony 70-200mm lens is a game-changer for my photography. Its zoom range offers incredible versatility, allowing me to capture everything from close-up portraits to distant subjects with ease. The image quality is outstanding, with sharpness and clarity that never disappoint. Autofocus is fast and accurate, perfect for capturing fast-moving subjects. It's a must-have for any serious photographer's kit.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi vikv8, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL70200GM2 lens. We are glad to hear that you impressed with lens's performance. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Regards, Larry 5-3-2024 Sony Social Support
Gorgeous pictures
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This lens is perfect for sports And every thing in between
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello REBECCAM, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL70200GM2 is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (6/8/2026) Sony Social Support
Great lens-poorly packaged
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing lens, literally amazing. Was not happy with how it was packed. There was dust all over the front glass and there was no back lens cover I had to buy one on Amazon. I registered the lens and didn’t see any scratches. But poorly packed for such and expensive purchase..
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JOSHUAS, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL70200GM2 is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (6/19/2026) Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Autofocus, Image quality
Best overall lens
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I took this out on a trip to china and korea and it was amazing. Sure it’s on the heavier side for travel but the pictures you get makes it worth it. Just bring a peak design clip and you should be fine. The pictures are sharp and the auto focus is lightning fast. You will not be disappointed if you pair this lens with an a7rv or another newer body.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jzx1,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about the SEL70200GM2 lens. We are glad to hear that you found it as a best overall lens. It's also great to hear the lens worked amazingly for you capturing sharp images with its lightning fast autofocus. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 10-18-2023
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Autofocus, Image quality
Best lens ever.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wow! All I can say is wow! I’ve been a photographer my entire life and this lense is a game changer. I took it out of the box, attached it to my camera and went to take photos of my daughter’s lacrosse game. Now it looks like I really know what I’m doing.
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Posted .Hi BigEZ, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL70200GM2 lens. We are glad to hear that you think our lens is perfect for sport photography. Thank you so much for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Pakorn (Sony Social Support)
- Pros mentioned:Image quality
Eony GM ii Lens
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's really a great telephoto lens One of the best in the market I really love using it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AbhinavV, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are happy to hear you are enjoying this lens. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 4-11-26 Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Image quality, Weight
The only telephoto zoom lens you need!!
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The 70-200 has been nothing short of amazing! The weight of the lens was super shocking! I thought it would be heavier because of the build, but it’s actually easy to carry for the day! The images that come out are astonishing! At 2.8-4.0 the bokeh is unmatched! Extremely happy I got this lens!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dresmooth32, Thank you for taking the time to share your review on this lens. We are happy to hear the performance and quality of this lens has exceeded your expectation. The weight on this lens is definitely a plus when taking this beast around town. Its so great to hear you are extremely happy with your purchase. Thank you for choosing Sony. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. -Linda Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Autofocus
Can’t get any sharper
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This lens is sharp, fast and on top of the 70-200mm game!! I wouldn’t change it for anything else Sony puts out.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EyekonPhotography,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about the SEL70200GM lens. We are glad to hear that you found this lens as sharp, fast, and on top of its class.Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry
Sony Social Support