Evolved G Master F2.8 telephoto zoom

• World’s lightest¹ large-aperture 70-200mm F2.8 telephoto zoom lens
• F2.8 constant aperture for extraordinary exposure and depth of field
• Spectacular resolution from XA (Extreme Aspheric) and Aspheric lens elements
• Suppressed chromatic aberration from Super ED and ED elements
• ED aspherical lens elements correct spherical and chromatic aberrations
• Four XD (Extreme Dynamic) linear motors for fast, precise autofocus
• Nano AR coating II suppresses reflections, flare and ghosting
• Beautiful bokeh from 11-blade circular aperture and XA lens element
• Close minimum focusing distance of 1.32 ft at 70mm / 2.69 ft at 200mm
• Dust and moisture resistant for robust reliability⁴

Unprecedented image quality

Exquisite G Master bokeh

 

Fast, precise AF supports creative shooting

Four of Sony’s original XD (Extreme Dynamic) Linear Motors, two for each of the lens’s focus groups, deliver high thrust e!ciency that boosts AF speed by up to 4x compared to the previous model² for fast, precise continuous autofocus and tracking for stills and movies. AF tracking while zooming is improved by approx. 30%² which greatly increase chances of getting the shot even with subjects moving rapidly towards the lens.

 

 

 

The lightest¹ in its class

This lens offers outstanding optical quality and autofocus in the world’s lightest¹ F2.8 70-200mm zoom. XD Linear Motors and magnesium alloy barrel components result in an overall weight of just 2.3 lb. 

Professional control and reliability

Flexible focus control is provided by features such as Full-time DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Linear Response MF, and a focus-range limiter. An aperture ring with switchable clicks and an iris lock provides extra exposure control. MODE 1, 2, and 3 optical image stabilization³ ensure sharp images in different shooting conditions and a dust and moisture resistant design⁴ plus fluorine-coated front element maximize reliability in tough environments.

 

G Master series lenses take imaging and expression to previously unattainable levels with a stunning blend of extremely high resolution and softly dissolving background bokeh.

 

 

Lens Controls

 

 

 

 

 

 

[1] Focusing ring [2] Focus hold button [3] Zooming ring [4] Iris ring [5] Focus-mode switch [6] Full-time DMF [7] Focus-range limiter [8] Shake compensation switch [9] Shake compensation mode [10] Iris lock [11] Tripod collar ring

[12] Mounting index [13] Tripod mount [14] Iris click

 

 

 

 

 

[1] Extreme aspherical lens (XA) lens [2] Aspherical lens [3] ED (extra-low dispersion) aspherical lens [4] Super ED glass [5] ED (extra-low dispersion)

MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) describes how well a lens can reproduce fine details, measured as the degree of contrast achieved between finely spaced lines.

[1] Contrast (%) [2] Distance from optical center of lens (mm) [3] At 70mm / Max. aperture [4] At 70mm / F8 aperture [5] At 200mm / Max. aperture [6] At 200mm / F8 aperture [7] Spatial frequency [8] 10 line pairs / mm [9] 30 line pairs / mm [10] R: Radial values T: Tangential values