Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS - 2021 Review w/ Sony A7III (Shot on A7S III)

[@TheHybridShooter]

*Sony A7C vs Sony A7III* - 10 Differences, 5 Similarities - bit.ly/A7CvsA7III *Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G* Review w/ Sony A7III - Near-perfect II - bit.ly/SonyFE20mmF18G *Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN vs Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD* - bit.ly/Sigma24-70vsTamron28-75

[@pawelmod3292]

@@SpyrosCh what do you mean? what is more simple for you? (honest question)

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@SpyrosCh I don't think so, there is plenty of "simple" lens review out there. I actually intend make more in-depth reviews in the future.

[@k.o.t.o.n.]

@@TheHybridShooter helo! how many fps does it give on sony a1?

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@k.o.t.o.n. I have no idea.

[@k.o.t.o.n.]

@@TheHybridShooter cant find it anywhere i knoe the gm can do 30 and the 24-105g too, this i cant find..

[@ivandraganov1355]

I got tired of waiting for Sigma to release their 70-200mm lens and bought this one a couple of weeks ago. So far I'm very happy with it. Turns out it is way better than I had anticipated. And don't you worry lads...it's way sharper than what you would see in the various reviews on youtube.

[@Steph_davis]

Good to know, ta

[@juanpablosaenz444]

Sigma is really sleeping. I’m about to do the same

[@rollymr]

If u don't need f2.8, this lens the best for travel light 👍

[@nojokefyt]

of course on DXO its for a A7rii lens its 35 PIXEL sharpness out of the 42 which is like top7 on the that camera for sony lens

[@nojokefyt]

@@rollymr f4 is good enough....I mean ppl act like they shoot in pitch black I just did a night shoot yesterday and I kinda like the pics more at night lol

[@animaxxx4429]

"hello my friends" , cheers me up every time. Please review new Fujifilm XE4. I want to know your opinion on it compare to xt30 and x-s10 as hybrid camera. It is mainly targeted to photographers but I believe it have better specs than XT30 for video. Waiting for your review !

[@TheHybridShooter]

I will try to review it as soon as possible.

[@animaxxx4429]

@@TheHybridShooter Waiting for it. ❤️

[@PhotoTrekr]

I've owned Canon and Sony 70-200mm f2.8 lenses. While great lenses, they are big and heavy. So, I now shoot the 70-200mm f4 Sony lens. It produces very sharp images and is much smaller and lighter than the f2.8 version. Since I mainly shoot landscapes, I don't really need a faster lens. It's great for travel too.

[@Kaalpurush_Katha]

Sir Plesse tell what is difference between 70-200 F2.8 vs 70-200 F4

[@bobmiettinen844]

@@Kaalpurush_Katha f2,8 lets in more light to the sensor and it has a faster aperture. It becomes bigger/heavier because of the 2,8 aperture.

[@nelsonmoore2999]

​@@bobmiettinen844 I have a question? would use the f2.8 of f4 for concert photography I'm debating on which to get

[@bobmiettinen844]

@@nelsonmoore2999 concert sounds more like a work for the 2,8, but f4 is great if you have a camera that can take a bit of ISO

[@olegvorkunov5400]

I have Tamron 28-75 and going to complete my range with Sony 70-200 f/4 and Sigma 100-400 f/4.5 f/6.3. On a wide range, I have not decided yet. Probably just a prime one, like 20mm f/1.8. Anything above 70mm must be with OOS, that is why I am rejecting any Tamron lens above 70mm.

[@billx4266]

Nice! This is a review i was waiting for, most reviewers do only the 70-200 GM. Will this lens perform good on a higher MP sensor you think?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Good is very relative term, but it should be sufficiently sharp for 42 MP sensor.

[@billx4266]

@@TheHybridShooter Thx

[@von_Hagen]

I personally used the 70-200 F4 on my A7RIII, very happy with it's performance but compared to a friend's Sigma 105 it was probably 10-20% less sharp (both on A7RIII). The two of us could easily distinguish between each other's lenses on client shoots, but clients didn't see any difference. I ended up selling mine but only because I had approx. $1200 into it (used), which in my opinion was still too much based on what I could get for the same money from other lenses.

[@billx4266]

@@von_Hagen Its for an A7RIV...

[@von_Hagen]

@@billx4266 Still applies.

[@h-dawg969]

I really want this lens. I think it’s so worth it when comparing prices for this and the 2.8 I’d be more than happy enough with f4 I image.

[@andreyv1]

Excellent review. I'm looking to pick up a used one for use with my A7III. Do you think the F4 is good enough for occasional portrait photography?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Yes, I think so.

[@AverageDadMTB]

Yeah. Just nail the depth of field.

[@davelee7736]

Hey man, love your videos! I was wondering if you can tell me what your thoughts on the autofocus speed (eye autofocus, etc ) Would it be fast enough for run and gun professional work?

[@architecture_logs]

Hi, he did mention that 🙂- basically it has ability to use your sony model af to the fullest. It is recommended to use on a73 / a7c 24mp cameras - I am using the a7c and the af is just fast as it is with my 20 1.8 G and 28-75 2.8 Tamron - hope it helped.

[@architecture_logs]

Ty friend, very professional video. clear to understand and informative. I am going to use this lens with my A7c - Just bought it today. I am an architect so just a hobbyist photographer - I hope I will enjoy it as much as you do.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@ampuero24]

Hello, would you recommend it for my sony 6400? For sports photography, especially for the price, the weight, the stabilizer, it attracts me.

[@dancygr]

I just want to say I love your videos mate! Well done !

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@dancygr]

@@TheHybridShooter wow I just noticed you have the Viltrox 24mm f1.8!! I thought it was supposed to be released by now but hopefully soon! Any preview of it's performance? Basically I'm asking if you think it's good for someone on a budget! Cheers again!

[@TheHybridShooter]

I haven't tried it yet, but I will make a review as soon as the weather allows me.

[@peteT269]

Have you tried the Sony 70-300? Not white or fixed aperture, but perhaps even more versatile for travel.

[@TheHybridShooter]

No, I haven't, I prefer F4 and better optical qualities over the extra 100mm. It is the best compromise for me.

[@alchemist_x79]

Nice review. I usually carry the 70-300G with my a7RIII when I know I won't be doing any serious birding and want to save the weight and not carry the 100-400GM. I have often wondered if I should sell the 70-300 to help fund this lens instead. I've used the GM version in the past and it's nice, but not worth the price for what I shoot. Not interested in the Tamron 70-180 or 70-300 either.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you! If you are willing to sacrifice reach for better optical qualities and constant F4 aperture it makes sense. I much prefer this lens over 70-300.

[@vladimirivanov6353]

Exactly ...OSS...is so important ...Thank you for sharing !

[@jakobjohannsson1045]

Very professional review. Well done!

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@alansarpy]

LOVE this lens! had it.. sold it.. BOUGHT IT AGAIN!!

[@johnaronson5974]

I also have an a7III, have you used the super 35 mode to get a bit closer to your subjects with this lens?

[@TheHybridShooter]

No, I never use Super35 on 24MP sensor, I don't like the results.

[@thatsreallyamoon]

@@TheHybridShooter yeah I also just... Never want to crop in. :( I didn't leave m4/3 to cut down my sensor size again. That was one thing I miss about m4/3 lenses and system. You could get a lot of zoom range with fill sensor coverage.

[@roxabe1992]

What is better lens for you Sony a7III or a7c? I have to choose one of them but I am not sure :(

[@TheHybridShooter]

I have made a video about that: bit.ly/A7CvsA7III

[@Bubble5555]

Should I consider trading in my Sony 90mm macro for this lens?

[@TheHybridShooter]

90mm is a very different type of a lens, so I can't answer that.

[@ariamaseerwatham]

Always look forward to your videos. another well done video with lots of info on this lens.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@JC-sm7so]

Again, nice review bro! 👍 you made me decide that this is better than the Tamron counterpart. More power! 👍

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@kingweddingmedia]

I used to have this, loved it, had to sell it due to financial issues. When I re-bought a telephoto zoom, I got the tamron, but barely used it as it just wasn’t as nice a lens to use. It also got sold and now I’m looking at buying a telephoto zoom again and I’m probably going to go back to this as I miss how versatile it is. The only negative is low light, but I’d rather use a prime in low light situations anyway.

[@abusakibabdullah1]

Will you take the Tamron 70-180 f2.8 instead of this?

[@TheHybridShooter]

No.

[@BassPlayerAvailable]

Could you put chapter markers in your video please? Excellent video.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, unfortunately not, production of these videos is already very time consuming.

[@dyong888]

Nice video Hybrid Shooter. I have the same lens and the A7 (original) and the A7r4. On the first camera the image quality was only so so. I reckon its only 12 effective mega pixels based on sharpness. I have the 24mm GM and the 55mm 1.8 Sony Zeiss as comparison. So I never liked the 70-200 f4 G lens. On the a7r4 the images are totally unacceptable. Maybe I have a bad copy? What do you think?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Perceived sharpness is definitely way more than 24 MP, as you can see in the sharpness test in this video. The overall sharpness on 24 MP sensor is very good. I don't know about A7R IV.

[@dyong888]

​@@TheHybridShooter With my copy of the 70-200 f4 G lens, even on the A7 original I can see it is not performing well. Its not even resolving the 24mp. The Sony Zeiss 55mm f1.8 blows the 70-200 G lens out of the water. I also have the Tamron 70-180 f2.8 Di III. This Tamron blows my 70-200 f4 G lens out of the water too. So I'm really surprised with your test results. Maybe I have a bad copy.

[@TheHybridShooter]

In that case, you definitely have a very faulty copy. The sharpness of 70-200mm F4 and Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 is about the same.

[@sachintharavindu3356]

Wht is your opinion on the 70-300mm G, compared to the 70-200mm?

[@TheHybridShooter]

I haven't tested 70-300mm but it seems like it is not great optically, so 70-200 F4 is the best compromise for me.

[@sachintharavindu3356]

@@TheHybridShooter well, I enjoy your videos, so I employ you to test it out if you can, since it's in the same price range and offers more. I use it, and don't find any drawbacks in the optical quality department. Would like to hear your thoughts.

[@TheHybridShooter]

I'm not very infested in that lens due to variable aperture, F4 is the highest that I would go on telephoto zoom, so I don't intend to make a review of that one.

[@domes_fotoblicke]

Tough Decision for me, because i also shoot alot of dogs and also sometimes Landscapes.. dam. Great Video to this Lens!

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@richardpcrowe]

I use this lens on my A7iii as well as with my crop sensor Sony bodies. It would cost me an extra couple of hundred U.S. Dollars to sell this lens and to purchase the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 lens. I think that I will keep using the f/4G OSS lens. The cost vs benefits doesn't add up to selling the Sony and purchasing the Tamron...

[@petofisanyi2420]

Is it better than the Fujinon 55-200mm ??

[@TheHybridShooter]

It is different type of lens, not comparable.

[@charruaporelmundo]

I made incredible images with this lens on 2017 In Austria, with just a7iii sensor. The lens may not be as sharp as the tamron, but absolutely no one will notice that and I'm kind of unhappy that tamron cheap out their lenses way to much, no even a tripod collar?, no OSS?, absolutly no true that oss will make the lens bigger, see batis 85 or sigma 100-400 dgdn. . I only will trade this lens for a possible sigma 70-200 if it come as good as the 100-400. A year ago pop up a rumor about that Sigma which could only weight 1.050kg. At the time I couldn't believe it but after the Sony g2, that can be indeed possible.

[@ChrisFlores22]

Have you compared this lens with the tamron 70-180? Which do you prefer?

[@TheHybridShooter]

I prefer this one, as I have explained.

[@ChrisFlores22]

@@TheHybridShooter thanks!! So even in low light the Sony is the way to go with the a7iii?

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@ChrisFlores22 With stills, yes, in video, it depends on the situation.

[@kosmonavttochkaru2355]

Я сегодня выбираю. sony 70-200 f4 или f2 .

[@slowlife7786]

Great information really enjoyed the video!

[@just_eirik]

I want this so much! What is the image quality like when you zoom in to 200mm and use a wide open aperture and focus on something that is very far away? I’m asking because I recently tried the Ned 70-300 from Fujifilm, and the image quality was terrible when shooting with those settings (only 300mm instead of 200) and focused at stuff far away.

[@TheHybridShooter]

That depends on the weather and temperature, due to the atmospheric haze.

[@just_eirik]

@@TheHybridShooter Makes sense! I don’t think the temperature and atmosphere was affecting the photos I shot with the 70-300. It was under 10 degrees celsius outside. Or maybe that Is enough to ruin image quality?

[@TheHybridShooter]

It is also about the pressure, humidity and so on... it is a very complicated topic, it basically affects everything above 20m distance.

[@just_eirik]

@@TheHybridShooter Oh I see. Have you ever had results similar to this because of the atmosphere? Or does this look like bad optics to you? (Right click and open in a new tab to see the full resolution) m.imgur.com/a/rMRWsrm (If you are not to busy ofc. Please ignore me if I’m being annoying :))

[@TheHybridShooter]

Sure, I have had much worse results than that.

[@jgoodtime]

And what about the tamron 70 300 which is much smaller, much lighter and less expensive? I’m not a pro, it’s for travel photography

[@TheHybridShooter]

Also not stabilized, which is an instant deal-breaker for me at that focal length. Constant F4 is the limit for me on short to mid-range telephoto, so I am not interested in that one. It might be suitable for users with different preferences though.

[@peterdenes6353]

Hi, Can anyone help me on what material the lens hood is made of? I bought the lens with the lens hood cracked, and I would like to repair the hood. Thank you!

[@chabrpodsveti6336]

Hello, may i ask were in the menu can i change the fuction of the 3 buttons?

[@architecture_logs]

you go to the menu - You can scroll the personal setting there to the lens button and conveniently set it up for w/e you want it to do. there are tons of youtube films showing how to set menu functions for a73 and a7c. hope it helped a bit.

[@brunopelvillain9700]

Thanks for this video ! This is an old nice lens, but dont use it with the a7r4 : the results are pretty soft.

[@schoeferfilm]

Great review 👏 I bought this lens for my sony FX6 and I am very happy with it 😀 I uploaded some short clips 👌 best cinematic greetings from germany

[@oscarshen6855]

This lens is still very expensive considering its age. I wonder how adapted Canon lens will work because you can find EF 70-200mmf/4 lens at a very good price.

[@TheHybridShooter]

The age isn't relevant as long as it performs, which it does. Giving up native functionality with adapted DSLR lens isn't worth the savings. Buying Canon EF lens to use it on Sony with adapter is generally very bad idea.

[@tazztone]

this lens could be bought for under 600€ (after sony cashback). i did so

[@TheHybridShooter]

Congratulations!

[@tazztone]

@@TheHybridShooter thanks for your nice review as well

[@cosbro5389]

Enjoy the new lens....i just got the Panasonic 35-100mm 2.8 v2...love thats its indiscreet...Great price to value

[@ThirdyAntonio]

Are you from korea? you sound like you do

[@pawelmod3292]

Lol, there is quite a lot of shots from Korea out there, right? :-P

[@ThirdyAntonio]

@@pawelmod3292 your sarcastic comment is 7 months late lmao

[@pawelmod3292]

Haha, I know. I’m that fast. I hope that you appreciate it anyway! I’ve found that nice video only yesterday while I was looking for news for the newest 70-200 GM II. And somehow you question was a real enjoyment for me ;-) Cheers!

[@candhikadhanuwijaya2874]

Hello my friends :)

[@BroxSanje]

Wow nice

[@nazamsweet]

Well

[@arda_]

I was looking to buy this lens until Tamron dropped the 70-180.

[@TheHybridShooter]

So was I, and I also bought it when Tamron "dropped" the OIS in 70-180.

[@markrhodes5474]

Fantastic lens shame about the Sony camera body’s poor menu’s, ergonomics and colour gamut

[@TheHybridShooter]

I strongly disagree with poor ergonomic and colors. Sony also has new menu system for upcoming cameras.

[@Rattler]

@Mark Rhodes у тебя руки из задницы просто растут👎

[@illdaddyrod]

I had this lens and returned it. Saved up for the gm. I thought it was extremely slow and disappointing in low light. If you’re going to shoot outdoors in good lighting it was good. Nowadays there are better alternatives for the same price.

[@TheHybridShooter]

I don't think that there is better alternative, especially not for the price. As you can see in the video, the AF is instant even in the low light with both A7 III and A7S III.