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First Impressions: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS G Master Lens with 2x Teleconverter

First Impressions: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS G Master Lens with 2x Teleconverter

When we were first introduced to Sony’s new high-end line of G Master lenses for its Alpha 7-series mirrorless cameras, only the 85mm f/1.4 prime and the 24–70mm f/2.8 zoom had made it to their final iterations. Now, the FE 70–200mm f/2.8 GM OSS G Master lens is starting to make its way over from Japan and onto store shelves. I had a chance to shoot with one of the first of these full-frame E-mount zooms to make the trip, as well as Sony’s new 2X teleconverter, which is designed specifically for use with the 70–200mm G Master zoom.

The lens will be available for $2,600, which isn’t unexpected for a pro lens. The 1.4X and 2X teleconverters will cost $550 each.

First Impressions: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS G Master Lens with 2x Teleconverter

Tech Info: f/2.8 for 1/40 sec at ISO 400, 200mm

First Impressions: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS G Master Lens with 2x Teleconverter

Tech Info: f/2.8 for 1/100 sec at ISO 1600, 70mm

First Impressions: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS G Master Lens with 2x Teleconverter

Tech Info: f/2.8 for 1/60sec at ISO 400, 70mm

First Impressions: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS G Master Lens with 2x Teleconverter

Tech Info: f/2.8 for 1/400 sec at ISO 1000, 179mm

First Impressions: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS G Master Lens with 2x Teleconverter

Tech Info: f/2.8 for 1/400 sec at ISO 1600, 142mm

First Impressions: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS G Master Lens with 2x Teleconverter

Tech Info: f/2.8 for 1/400 sec at ISO 800, 70mm

First Impressions: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS G Master Lens with 2x Teleconverter

Tech Info: f/3.2 for 1/1000 sec at ISO 160, 200mm

First Impressions: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS G Master Lens with 2x Teleconverter

Tech Info: f/3.2 for 1/1000 sec at ISO 200, 200mm

First Impressions: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS G Master Lens with 2x Teleconverter

Tech Info: f/3.2 for 1/1000 sec at ISO 800, 132mm

First Impressions: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS G Master Lens with 2x Teleconverter

Tech Info: f/3.2 for 1/1000 sec at ISO 500, 200mm

First Impressions: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS G Master Lens with 2x Teleconverter

Tech Info: f/3.2 for 1/1000 sec at ISO 800, 200mm

First Impressions: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS G Master Lens with 2x Teleconverter

Tech Info: f/3.2 for 1/1000 sec at ISO 640, 195mm

First Impressions: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS G Master Lens with 2x Teleconverter

Tech Info: f/3.2 for 1/1000 sec at ISO 100, 200mm

First Impressions: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS G Master Lens with 2x Teleconverter

Tech Info: f/3.2 for 1/1000 sec at ISO 100, 111mm

First Impressions: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS G Master Lens with 2x Teleconverter

Tech Info: f/3.2 for 1/1000 sec at ISO 250, 198mm

First Impressions: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS G Master Lens with 2x Teleconverter

Tech Info: f/2.8 for 1/2000 sec at ISO 400, 200mm

First Impressions: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS G Master Lens with 2x Teleconverter

Tech Info: f/3.2 for 1/1000 sec at ISO 200, 200mm

First Impressions: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS G Master Lens with 2x Teleconverter

Tech Info: f/2.8 for 1/2000 sec at ISO 200, 137mm

First Impressions: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS G Master Lens with 2x Teleconverter

Tech Info: f/2.8 for 1/2000 sec at ISO 160, 200mm

First Impressions: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS G Master Lens with 2x Teleconverter

Tech Info: f/2.8 for 1/2000 sec at ISO 250, 200mm

First Impressions: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS G Master Lens with 2x Teleconverter

Tech Info: f/2.8 for 1/2000 sec at ISO 125

First Impressions: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS G Master Lens with 2x Teleconverter

Tech Info: f/2.8 for 1/2500 sec at ISO 160

First Impressions: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS G Master Lens with 2x Teleconverter

Tech Info: f/5.6 for 1/2500 sec at ISO 640

First Impressions: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS G Master Lens with 2x Teleconverter

Tech Info: f/6.3 for 1/2500 sec at ISO 640

First Impressions: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS G Master Lens with 2x Teleconverter

Tech Info: f/6.3 for 1/2500 sec at ISO 640, 342mm

First Impressions: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS G Master Lens with 2x Teleconverter

Tech Info: f/6.3 for 1/2500 sec at ISO 800, 308mm

First Impressions: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS G Master Lens with 2x Teleconverter

Tech Info: f/2.8 for 1/2500 sec at ISO 400, 70mm


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