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Pros Pros
  • Versatile 0.5x macro capability across the zoom range
  • Fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus
  • Excellent image sharpness and high contrast
  • Compact, lightweight, and portable design
  • Effective optical image stabilization
Cons Cons
  • Lens barrel extends when zooming
  • High price point
  • Optical distortions and vignetting in RAW files
  • Lacks a dedicated aperture ring
  • Limited low-light performance due to f/4 aperture

Launch price Launch price $1,699.99
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 70-200mm f/4
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS
Close focus Close focus 26 cm (0.5x)
Filter thread Filter thread 72mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor XD Linear Motor
Weight & size Weight & size 794g (1 lb 12 oz) · 82.2 x 149 mm (3.24 x 5.87 in)

Announcement date Announcement date July 12, 2023
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,699.99
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom
Lens line / series Lens line / series G

Elements Elements 19
Groups Groups 13
Special elements Special elements 3 ED, 1 Super ED, AA and aspherical elements
Coatings Coatings Nano AR Coating II
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/4
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 34° - 12°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor XD Linear Motor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 26 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.5x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes

Aperture ring Aperture ring No
AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes

Weight Weight 794g (1 lb 12 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 82.2mm (3.24 in)
Length Length 149mm (5.87 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 72mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing
Internal zoom Internal zoom Yes
Tripod collar Tripod collar Included

Lens hood Lens hood ALC-SH176, petal, included
Teleconverter compatibility Teleconverter compatibility 1.4x and 2.0x