Unprecedented image quality

Image quality is superb throughout the zoom range at all focusing distances. Two aspherical elements, one an XA (extreme aspherical) type, ensure high resolution throughout the image area. Two ED (extra-low dispersion) glass elements, two Super ED glass elements, and one ED aspherical element minimise chromatic aberration, while Sony's Nano AR Coating II subdues flare and ghosting. High-performance 1.4x and 2x teleconverters are available.

Exquisite G Master bokeh

Beautiful G Master bokeh is achieved through advanced optical design, an F2.8 aperture, and a new 11-blade aperture unit. An XA element manufactured to 0.01-micron surface precision suppresses onion ring bokeh, and the new aperture unit helps to deliver natural circular bokeh. Close-up bokeh is superb too, with a minimum focusing distance of just 0.4 m (1.32 ft) at 70 mm and 0.82 m (2.69 ft) at 200 mm.

Fast, precise AF supports creative shooting

Four of Sony's original XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motors deliver high thrust efficiency that boosts AF speed by up to 4x3 compared to the previous model. When tracking an approaching short-distance runner, for example, tracking while zooming is improved by approx. 30%4 compared to the previous model, greatly increasing chances of getting the shot. 

The lightest in its class

This lens offers outstanding optical quality and AF in the world's lightest F2.8 70–200 mm zoom. XD Linear Motors and magnesium alloy barrel components result in an overall weight of just 1,045 g (36.9 oz); approx. 29% lighter than the previous model. Advanced design improves balance, while a constant barrel length further contributes to easy, agile handling.

Professional control and reliability

Flexible focus control is provided by features such as Full-time DMF, Linear Response MF, and a focus-range limiter. An aperture ring with switchable clicks and an iris lock provides extra exposure control. MODE 1, MODE 2, and MODE 3 optical image stabilisation ensure sharp images, and a dust- and moisture-resistant design plus fluorine-coated front element maximise reliability in tough environments.

Lens Configuration

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

[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 Chart

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 centre 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