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Pros Pros
  • Fast, accurate, and silent autofocus performance
  • Exceptional image quality with high sharpness and beautiful bokeh
  • Highly effective optical stabilization
  • Robust, weather-sealed build quality
  • Competitive pricing and feature-rich design
Cons Cons
  • Limited burst rate and lack of teleconverter support on E-mount
  • Heavier and larger than competing lenses
  • Awkward zoom ring placement and lens hood interference
  • Difficult-to-remove tripod foot
  • Minor optical issues like vignetting and corner softness

Launch price Launch price $1,499
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 70-200mm f/2.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E, L-Mount · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS, 7.5 stops (CIPA)
Close focus Close focus 65 cm (0.19x)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Dual High-response Linear Actuator (HLA)
Weight & size Weight & size 1335g (2 lb 15.1 oz) · 90.6 x 207 mm (3.57 x 8.15 in)

Announcement date Announcement date December 7, 2023
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,499
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E, L-Mount
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom
Lens line / series Lens line / series Sports

Elements Elements 20
Groups Groups 15
Special elements Special elements 6 FLD, 2 SLD, 3 aspherical elements
Coatings Coatings Super Multi-Layer Coating, Nano Porous Coating
Front fluorine coating Front fluorine coating Yes

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 70mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 200mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 11

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 34.3° - 12.3°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Dual High-response Linear Actuator (HLA)
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 65 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.19x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes
OIS rating OIS rating 7.5 stops

Aperture ring Aperture ring Yes
AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes

Weight Weight 1335g (2 lb 15.1 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 90.6mm (3.57 in)
Length Length 207mm (8.15 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing
Barrel material Barrel material Magnesium, CFRP, TSC
Internal zoom Internal zoom Yes
Tripod collar Tripod collar Included

Lens hood Lens hood LH860-01, cover-type, included
Teleconverter compatibility Teleconverter compatibility 1.4x and 2.0x (L-Mount only)